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Who we areInnovations in Dementia CIC is managed by three co-directors, Rachael Litherland, Steve Milton and Nada Savitch, who combine many years experience of work in the dementia field. We work closely with advisers who have dementia. We call
this group of people ThinkTank. All passionately believe in the human rights and potential of people with dementia and are committed to practically demonstrating how a more positive approach can work in practice. Rachael, Steve and Nada have experience in user involvement, accessibility, training, research and information. We work with people with dementia in a variety of ways:
She is an experienced public speaker, having represented the programme at numerous key national and international conferences. Rachael leads our work with involving people with dementia, communication and inclusion. Email Rachael at rachael@innovationsindementia.org.uk
Steve leads our work around training, disablity rights and policy work. Steve leads our work around training, disablity rights and policy work. Email Steve at steve@innovationsindementia.org.uk
Nada leads our work around technology, computers, websites and accessibility. Nada is also interested in how websites can be better designed for people
with dementia. Email Nada at Nada@innovationsindementia.org.uk
If you would like to know more, please email us at ideas@innovationsindementia.org.uk Innovations in Dementia CIC, PO Box 616, Exeter, EX1 9JB Registered as a community interest company No. 06046815. © Innovations in dementia CIC 2011
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Rachael
Litherland has worked with older people and people with dementia
for the past 10 years. With a background in psychology and advocacy, she
developed and managed the national “Living with Dementia”
programme for the Alzheimer’s Society between 2000 and May 2006.
This included providing leadership on issues relating to the involvement
and support of people with dementia and supporting people with dementia
in service and information development, campaigning and self-advocacy.
Steve
Milton has worked in social care since 1987 as a researcher,
writer, trainer, and service manager.
Nada
Savitch has a background in information work and worked as website
manager for the Alzheimer’s Society for almost six years. During
this time she provided support and training to groups of people with dementia
who were interested in using computers. She also worked on a consultation
basis with people with dementia to design websites and to develop new
and accessible computer software.