Karten Multi Media Project Wins Innovation Award

Photo: Project workers Richard Hunter and Juliet Fraser accepting the award for 'Most Innovative Centre in the use of Media Technology'

Project workers Richard Hunter and Juliet Fraser accepting the award for 'Most Innovative Centre in the use of Media Technology'

The Percy Hedley Foundation is proud to announce that the Karten Multi Media Project has won an award for 'Most Innovative Centre in the use of Media Technology'. The award was presented to disabled project workers Juliet Fraser and Richard Hunter at a conference in Birmingham on Tuesday 13th October 2009.

Juliet commented: "It was great to be short-listed and have the opportunity to attend the conference. We didn't expect to win and we were so excited and proud to accept the award."

The Multi Media Project was set up in January 2008 with funding from the Karten Network and it is situated on the Orion Business Park in North Shields as part of the Foundation's Adult Services. The studio space, control room and stop frame animation areas are fully accessible and the studio has adjustable workstations for wheelchair access.

Multi Media aims to develop projects initiated by the service users, as well as offering their services to community groups and businesses to enhance the effectiveness of their communication. Working alongside two coordinators, service users have planned and executed a number of successful projects, such as a training and induction DVD, a music film for a local band, a marketing DVD for a local college to name but a few.

Kevin Taylor, Media Coordinator said: "There are many different roles for people to try out, both in front of and behind the camera. Project Workers get involved in all areas of media from writing and directing to lighting and camera operation. We ensure that if there is an interest, there is a way to make the tasks accessible. It's a great way to work and I'm enjoying it very much. The award is just the icing on the cake."

 

The Percy Hedley Foundation aims to provide personalised, specialist services for disabled people. If you would like to find out about the media project or require any further information, please contact Marie Watts, Day Services Manager on 0191 238 1300 or if you prefer, email m.watts@percyhedley.org.uk.

< back