Help with using this website

This is a list of the most popular questions asked about using this website. We have built the site using a social networking model, which allows individuals and users to connect with each other more easily, support each other and share information. This is your community online - the more you put in, the more you will get out of the experience!

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1) How do I register?

To the right of the page, there is a orange box with the words Register now! in it. Click on this to take you to the registration form. Once you have filled in your details, we will send you email confirmation of your registration; please be sure to verify your account by clicking on the link we send you. Then you can log in to the website!

 

2) How do I register my organisation?

First, you have to register as an individual (see above in 1) but make sure you tick *I would like to add my organisation*; this will allow you to later add your organisation's details to the online database of DPOs and to the Map of DPOs. Once you have registered and your email has been verified, you can log back in to the website and add your organisation to our database. Once logged in you will see a *User Menu* on the right hand side of the page. Choose *Add your organisation details* and follow the instructions to add your entry.

 

3) How do I add my organisation to the Map of DPOs?

You must first have followed steps 1 and 2 above. Then log in to the website and look for the User Menu on the right hand side of the screen. Choose *Add your organisation to the map* and follow the instructions.

 

4) What are the benefits of registering on this website?

By becoming a registered user or member of this website, you can talk to other people and organisations online. You can comment on news articles and blog posts, write your own blog post and become an active member of our community! You can send messages to your friends, set up connections and manage your profile. You can also add your own organisation to our database and add your organisation to the Map of DPOs across the country.

 

5) How can I tell who else is online?

All registered users or *members* of this website that are online are displayed in a list under Who is online on the right hand side of the page. You can simply click on their name in the list to view their profile.

 

6) How do I send a private message?

Click on the person in the Who is online list to the right hand side of the screen. Their profile will be displayed. Look for the message box; simply type in your message and click on the send button. 

 

7) How do I check my new messages?

Browse to the User menu to the right of the screen, choose My Profile and at the bottom of your profile is a series of tabs. One is called My Inbox and this is where you receive new messages.

 

8) How do I use the news archive?

The news archive works by filtering information, so you can search the archive by *subject* or *date*. For example, if you are looking for an article called *UK Government finally ratifies UN Convention*, you could type in *UK Government* into the first field and the search would bring up all articles with the words *UK Government* in. You can then narrow your search by using the date fields.

Or you can search just by date; for example, choose a month from the drop down field, and the search will return all articles posted that month. Or you can just browse the monthly archives to the right hand side of the page.

 

9) Can I add an event to the calendar?

At the moment, all event listings come through Disability Lib. If you'd like us to add an event for you, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 

10) How do I blog?

You must be a registered user or *member* in order to blog. Then you can log in and choose Blog from the main menu. Click on Write New Entry and a window will pop up; simply write your blog post in this window and your entry will be published.

 

11) What does the *Feed* button mean on the blog page?

Our blog contains constantly updated content, which means it can be available to you as an RSS feed. You can find out more about RSS Feeds at What is RSS.com. There is also a great video on YouTube which explains RSS very well and talks you through how it all works!

 

12) Do you moderate this website?

Blog posts and comments are currently not moderated before publication. That means anything you write as a comment or as a blog post will not be checked before it is published. We do, however, monitor comments and posts closely and we will take down anything that is offensive or defamatory. If you find a comment or post offensive, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it