Virtual support space for amputees launched

Twitter provided a  link to this URL  (thanks @EnableOT), a virtual space for amputees to provide support. This is a great web 2.0 application for people who may find it difficult to get out and about and meet others in the same position in the physical environment. http://dusanwriter.com/index.php/2009/11/02/virtual-support-space-for-military-amputees/

I think this sums up how I feel about this, that we can use applications already out there- we don’t need to be doing anything different or special in order to be making good use of the internet for the benefit of people we deliver services to. There are so many things like this out there- it’s just a case of altering our head spaces to accommodate it. Hmm….it’s something to think about…now we just have to deal with digital exclusion…more on that another time!

About Claire

I am an Occupational Therapist, who writes about health, particularly mental health. I am interested in social media and Web 2.0, and where these technological advances can support wellness and health.

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