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D2L Brightspace Asynchronous CI Training.Collaborative Indigenous Learning Bundles.Welcome from the AVP (Teaching & Learning).Of course, all this was only possible with the help of staff in personal care institutions. On top of that, we have received several testimonials from centres where the tablets are also used for more recreational purposes, making it possible to play music, look at photos or set up new activities. Indeed, the distribution of these devices not only provides a solution to the problem of loneliness and isolation, but also helps to bridge the growing digital divide. Two months later, we realised that our action allowed us to go even further and meet deep and real societal needs. Virtual Hugs is a project that was initially launched in a context of crisis in order to meet an urgent and immediate need: enabling elderly people to stay in touch with their loved ones. In the first months of the project (FY20), we have already delivered 2,063 devices, directly impacting 20,630 individuals and indirectly impacting 41,260 lives. Thanks to Virtual Hugs (launched in FY20 and continuing in FY21) we’ll deliver approximately 4,000 devices, directly impacting 40,000 and indirectly 80,000 lives. Used devices were handed over to Close The Gap, which were responsible for refurbishing, disinfecting and sending them to institutions and money was used to buy new or used devices. We simply set up a website to collect monetary donations and equipment. At the end of May, we worked together with the Flemish Agency for Persons with Disabilities (VAPH). Receiving financial support from the Flemish government significantly boosted our delivery capacity and after a few fruitful weeks, we extended our scope to centres that take care of people with disabilities. In addition to this, we were keen to launch a nationwide campaign. Bringing comfort and support to the elderly people seemed obvious to us, given the extreme health circumstances. Initially, our efforts focused on rest and care homes. Jointly created by Deloitte, Close The Gap and the VUB (Vrije Universiteit Brussel) in response to a clear demand from healthcare institutions in the early days of confinement, Virtual Hugs helps patients and the elderly to (virtually) connect with their loved ones. Well-disinfected mobile devices allow people to reconnect to each other in a totally secure manner. To alleviate the problem of loneliness while respecting measures of social distancing, we employed the use of mobile technologies. Very quickly, doctors sounded the alarm that isolation could significantly deteriorate the mental health of confined populations, especially those who could not be visited. In the midst of the lockdown, we launched a simple and spontaneous project that aims to bring a little warmth and wellbeing to those who have been isolated during confinement.
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