IT classes for people with disabilities in Macclesfield 

The Disability Information Bureau (DIB), with support from Community & Voluntary Services Cheshire East (CVS), is delighted to have been awarded £10,000 to deliver its ‘Disability Inclusion, Digitally’ (DID) project through Cheshire East Council’s Cost-of-Living Community Response grant. The funding will allow DIB to offer IT classes supporting individuals experiencing barriers to online learning, to improve their digital skills and access to essential online services during the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. 

DIB’s new project will help disabled individuals in Macclesfield and the surrounding areas develop IT skills that enhance their ability to navigate online services, find better deals on essential goods, and apply for welfare benefits. The initiative will also provide tailored support for job seekers, including IT training for job searches and digital literacy for remote working opportunities. 

“The DIB is very skilled at helping people develop their IT skills at a pace that suits them, on a 121 basis or in small groups, giving them the confidence to navigate their way around online services” Interim DIB Manager Aoife Middlemass.

DID classes will range from basic computer skills, such as using a keyboard and mouse, to more advanced training in word processing and job searches. 

About Disability Information Bureau:

The Disability Information Bureau is a Macclesfield-based charity dedicated to empowering disabled people, those with long-term health conditions, vulnerable adults, and carers through services that enhance their wellbeing and independence. DIB offers support in welfare rights, job-seeking, mental health, and mobility assistance. Established in 1993, DIB is a leading advocate for disability inclusion across Cheshire East. 

Contact: 
Aoife Middlemass 
Interim DIB Manager / CVSCE Sector Development Lead 
aoife.middlemass@dibservices.org.uk 

01625 501759