Netbuddy is the first online resource of its kind offering hundreds of handy tips and simple yet ingenious suggestions from people with everyday experience of special needs.
If you are looking after someone with a learning disability – whether you’re a parent, carer, teacher, therapist or another professional – you’ll find some great ideas at www.netbuddy.org.uk
You can use the site in a number of different ways. Either search for a tip in a specific area, such as ‘repetitive behaviour’ or ‘sleeping’. Or you can post a question on the interactive forum. You can also search for practical help in the information packs. Plus you’ll find loads of useful links to other sites and resources.
If you have a bright idea you want to share, you can submit your own tips, download a video or offer some suggestions on the forum. Netbuddy Co-Director Deborah Gundle, who’s son has learning disabilities, said:
“The idea for Netbuddy came about when my son was small. I spent so much time and energy solving day-to-day problems, which I felt sure other people had overcome before me. I had no idea where to go to find the solutions I was looking for, and I started to think it would be really useful to create a practical resource.”
Together with Co-Director, Linda Goldberg, Deborah hopes Netbuddy will be the place people go to find solutions, help others and connect with like-minded people who understand learning disabilities. Linda said: “We want everyone to tell their friends, families and colleagues about Netbuddy, because that’s the only way we’ll grow. We need people to like us on Facebook and Twitter, blog about us, pass the word on to any groups or forums they belong to, put a Netbuddy link on their website, or encourage other websites to do so…this project is all about people getting involved.”
For example, from the mum who has sewn a toy tiger’s tail onto her son’s pants to persuade him to wear clothes in the house to tips on nutrition and age-appropriate presents. And that’s just in the first few days!
Netbuddy is a non-profit organisation. None of the information on the site will be used for commercial gain. Visit www.netbuddy.org.uk
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