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Introducing a fresher, more inclusive Reason Digital.
The new and improved RD brand and website is our response to research revealing pressing issues with online accessibility.
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The smell of Parkinson’s: A design sprint
Walking into a group meeting for people with Parkinson's, Joy Milne, a retired nurse, recognised a smell that she had noticed on her husband 12 years prior to his diagnosis. This was the smell of Parkinson's.
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7 ways charities can embrace technology to improve their services
It’s no secret that the charity sector has been one of the hardest hit by COVID-19. Between the shops closing, volunteers unable to help, and a drop in fundraising opportunities, almost every aspect of a charity’s day-to-day has been impacted. And even though stores are allowed to open again soon, the whole sector will still be feeling the effects.
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5 digital swap outs to replace your cancelled fundraising events
56% of donors regularly attend fundraising events. But many charities are now cancelling these events due to distancing guidelines and are accepting the loss in income. But you don’t have to. You can let these events run - and even plan additional events - if you get creative. It makes sense. If you’ve already done the legwork running up to the event, why waste the work?
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How tech can keep your charity working through a pandemic
Charities can use tech to keep going during coronavirus restrictions, here's how:
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What Drupal 7 end of life means for your charity website
Drupal 7 will soon reach end of life. You must update your website now. If you fail to do this there’ll be no new security updates, hackers will take over your website, the pictures of your cat will be held to ransom for 8 bitcoins, which - just to top it off - you won’t be able to buy because they've nicked your credit card.
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Artificial intelligence health assistant to help half a million with chronic health conditions
In an unprecedented partnership, we and four UK health charities are coming together to harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) for good – creating the UK’s first AI coaching tool of its kind to support long term health conditions.
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The UK government’s Civil Society Strategy: Our thoughts
The UK Government recently launched its new Civil Society Strategy: Building a future that works for everyone, echoing Theresa May’s first speech as Prime Minister where she vowed to fight against “burning injustice” and to be “driven, not by the interests of the privileged few but by yours.”
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What ‘The Dress’ can teach us about perception and social good
Most of us woke this morning to a photo of a dress that divided us. Some of us saw a white and gold dress, others saw black and blue. We even argued about it. Some of us even made gifs. But can we learn something valuable from it?
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