The document outlines the development and implementation of the 'Newham Easy Read' web portal aimed at providing accessible information for individuals with learning disabilities. It emphasizes the importance of user-generated content and peer-produced materials to ensure relevant and sustainable transition information. The initiative is supported by various organizations and focuses on improving service-user participation and advocacy.

1. New media futures Sir Robin Wales – Mayor of Newham My New Media Life - 1st October 2008

2. New media futures The ‘Newham Easy Read’ web portal Andy Minnion, Jana Burton, Rasime Singh & Ajay Choksi with Laura Sparrowhawk, Jason Wilkinson, Zeeshan Naseer and Khobir Hussain My New Media Life - 1st October 2008

3. Newham Easy Read web portal Pilot development and implementation of transition portal for and with people with learning disabilities Accessible information Service-user participation Peer learning and support Multimedia advocacy ‘ Web 2.0’ - user generated content, rich media, online communities , distance learning Joint funded by SCIE, The Rix Centre and London Borough of Newham with support from BP & Jack Petchy Foundation LOGOS New Media Futures

4. The Road Ahead programme ‘ The Road Ahead’ - Norah Fry, Somerset People First (NSPF) Research charting available transition information for young people with learning disabilities and their families and what they service-users felt was needed ‘ Following the Road Ahead’ - NSPF, Tower Project Audit of available accessible transition information online, information provider strategies and feasibility study of web portal solution ‘ Beyond the Road Ahead’ - London Borough of Newham and East London organisations Pilot implementation of Transition Portal and satellite website project New Media Futures - ‘The Road Ahead’

5. ‘… there is a shortage of accessible transition information for young people and value of peer produced material in multiple media formats’ ‘ The Road Ahead’ ‘… trend for websites to be expensive, short-term projects. Peer-produced content is popular, accessible and relevant for young audiences. Web 2.0 technology provides affordable and sustainable potential with network and community building potential’ ‘ Following the Road Ahead’ ‘… the Newham Easy Read web portal provides accessible information, creates a framework for staff and service-user participation, for peer and professional advocacy and the joining up of transition services’ ‘ Beyond the Road Ahead’ The Road Ahead - findings New Media Futures - ‘The Road Ahead’

6. Process and participation Jana Burton – Strategic Lead for Adult Social Care: London Borough of Newham New Media Futures - ‘The Newham Easy Read portal’ How Newham Partnership for People with Learning Disabilities first got involved Why we have been involved Funding support from the London Borough of Newham How Newham Partnership for People with Learning Disabilities manage the website development now Next steps for improvement What opportunities The RIX Centre has provided CSCI Report

7. Process and participation – Rasime Singh: Accessible information Officer, London Borough of Newham New Media Futures - ‘The Newham Easy Read portal’

8. Process, product and scaffold Inclusion and participation Employability and citizenship New Media Futures - ‘The Newham Easy Read portal’ A new media framework

9. Local authority moderation and management Top level take-up and leadership Partnership of Borough’s communications, ICT and social care teams Accredited training and support for all participants Inclusive editorial, production and support team Accessible and rich-media capable ICT in the community New Media Futures - ‘Beyond the Road Ahead’ Sustainability