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ICT4Autism
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ICT4Autism is a UK-based charity which raises money to purchase and supply ICT equipment for children with autism and other neurological conditions. History ICT4Autism was founded early in 2010 when following the diagnosis of her own son's autism a governing deed was drawn up between the founding trustee and two other trustees. This document forms the basis of the charities work and obligations. For a time ICT4Autism acted as a non-profit organisation until registered as a charity in its own right. Status ICT4Autism officially registered with the Charity Commission on 27 July 2010 under reference number 1137474 and has an entry in the online charity database maintained by them. Patron ICT4Autism is supported by popular radio and television presenter "Paul Ross". Paul Ross recently said of the charity "I am delighted to lend my support to this wonderful and worthwhile initiative. Autism has long been one of the forgotten conditions, yet the impact it has on children and their families is immeasurable, so it is fantastic to be involved in such a positive and deserving project." Work To Date ICT4Autism has raised in excess of £10,000 and presented ICT equipment to a nember of special needs children. It is also involved in work to develop systems for use in Special Educational Needs schools with Sony Europe. The main focus of this work at this time is with Saxon Hill Community School. Partners ICT4Autism is working with Sony Europe and Crick Software. Staff * Sally Huggett (Founding Trustee) * Alison Baldwin (Trustee) * Elizabeth Smith (Trustee) * Anne Ogden (Treasurer) * Courtney Baldwin (Events Manager) Publicity ICT4Autism works very closely with The LIME Magazine which signposts a lot of the work carried out by the charity. The charity also has its own website located at , this website highlights events. See Also
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