About Us
Multi Me is dedicated to transforming person-centered planning and support models through the integration of state-of-the-art technology and social media methodologies. Our product is deeply rooted in the principles of Person-Centred Planning (PCP), Circles of Support, and Multimedia Profiling (MMP). We aim to empower individuals with learning difficulties, as well as educators, healthcare professionals, and caregivers, to collaboratively and effectively pursue personalized growth and well-being. We are unwavering in our commitment to providing a distinctive and potent solution that transcends conventional boundaries, ensuring that person-centered approaches thrive in educational, healthcare, social care, and home-based settings. At Multi Me, our mission is to equip individuals and their support networks with innovative tools that promote inclusion, independence, and a brighter future.
The story
2006-2009 Big Ears Multimedia - freelance training in multi-media profiling using the Big Ears powerpoint templates pack. Various providers and London boroughs involved.
The Multime-dia Profiling resource pack produced by Big Ears Training.
2010 Multi-Me Ltd. incorporated. Built multi me beta using Adobe Flash technology (oops!)
MultiMe beta was an interesting concept. The account themes were super cool - will bring them back one day!
2010-2012 Piloting multi me beta. Scope Victoria from Melbourne, various SEN schools in UK and SEND Reform pilots in Manchester. Response positive, but watch out, iPad is about to kill Flash!
Naomi Rezzani and Chelsea Thorne from Scope Victoria in Australia talk about their experience using Multi Me as a communication profiling tool for people with profound and multiple learning disabilities.
2013. multi me version 1. built using HTML5 technology (better choice!)
Evelyn talks about Stephanie’s multimedia profile from early multi me pilot 2011, RBKC.
2013-2015. Various software pilots and early sales in UK. Involvement in Project ICICLE run by The Rix Center, UEL.
Powerful interview with Justin by Prof.Andy Minnion on Project ICICLE.
Judith talks about her experience on Project ICICLE and using the multi me secure social platform
2015. multi me Vs.2 a largely upgraded version with improved features. Bardwell School embed multi me Goals in school activities.
Attendees receive their certificates after a multi me course in Flintshire 2013
2017. multi me Vs.3 a largely improved version with better activity and social interaction. More sophisticated functionally based on user feedback and request. Introduction of My Diary feature co-developed for use at TreeHouse School.
2017-2019. Various major updates to the tools, Diary, Circle, Goals and Calendar. Introduction of RIX self-advocacy tool My Wiki was added to the multi me dashboard.
2017-2019. Piloting of My Wiki and multi me
The new multi me and My Wiki
Charlie Levinson - Founder & Director
After extensive research since 2008 involving The Rix Centre (University of East London) in helping to develop an early software prototype, Multi-Me Ltd. was formed in 2010 by Charles Levinson. Charles has a background in person centred planning and multimedia profiling. The Multi Me Beta platform was launched in July 2011, Multi Me Vs.1 in July 2012, Vs.2 in September 2015 and Vs.3 in December 2017.
Enjoys most, walks with my friends and family in nature but can’t seem to stop thinking about new ideas.
Sergey Alvinsky - Lead Developer
Software Engineer with thorough experience in fullstack web development. Graduated Gomel State university with profile computer science in 2014. Was working across a range of industry sectors including Social networks, jurisprudence, investment, data processing, etc. providing services on all phases of development life cycle.
Found of reading, dystopias and fantasy mostly=)
Gavin Brown - Marketing & Sales
I have been passionate about social media for many years, primarily helping people and organisations with facebook marketing. I am very happy to be part of the Mutli Me team as they have such a valuable product. Having family members with autism I fully understand the value of giving the best support to individuals with learning difficulties.
Finally, I am a guy who loves poetry and raw chocolate.
Partners
University of East London
RIX Research & Media. Multi-Me has had a long and very positive working relationship with Rix Reseach & Media on a number of software research projects. RIX Research & Media explores and develops ways of using new technologies to transform the lives of people with learning disabilities.