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So, from the word go, the

website had a welcoming feel,

did not appear complicated

for the user. An extended

conversation about

ACCESSIBILITY soon emerged

particularly around people

with learning difficulties andthe website's ability to

address those concerns.

Also the fact that MENTAL

HEALTH had been separated

out from DISABILITY reflects

the extensive research the

Barnwood Trust has carried

out with the views of the

community. It was felt that as

valid as this is, DROP is

composed of people withimpairments be they physical,

mental or sensory and a

heading which encompassed

both mental health and

disability would reflect our

position.

DROP was able, with Yoke's

help to create a group on

the test site of which we will

have many members.

Another pleasing feature was

the way members could feel

protected through the use of 

a USERNAME and a significant

amount of time

The aim of 'You're Welcome'

as described by the Barnwood

Trust is "to foster more

inclusive, vibrant communities

in the county; communities in

which everyone can feel a part,

 join in, and take care of each

other." How better to signifythis inclusivity but to allow

DROP access to half a day

where we, disabled people can

have direct design influence

with Yoke, a Bristol based

ethical design company at the

Barnwood Trust based in

Ullenwood, Gloucestershire.

Given the complexity and

timescales bound up in this

project DROP was pleased thatso much had been done since

our last meeting a couple of 

months ago. What impressed

us was the energy and

enthusiasm the room held

despite the seemingly long

"time in the cave" that Yoke

designer Jay said summed up

his journey here.

The website proposal is clean,

clear and timely. Timely in the

sense that by September with

its launch, disabled people in

Gloucestershire will have a

website that is designed with

them in mind.

D I S A B L E D R E S P O N S I B L E O R G A N I S E D P E O P L E

was given over to what 'username' meant to someone with a learning difficulty

or mental health condition. Exposure, the unintentional release of personal data

and the use of AVATARS all had their place in this discussion and there are no

easy solutions.

With the conversation between us at DROP, Yoke and the Barnwood Trust

complete there was time to reflect on the welcoming, inclusive, strength based

approach demonstrated by all these three organisations. The fact that disabled

people like us have been consulted demonstrates Barnwood's trust in navigating

the medium of the web through the perspective of those it serves.