News and Blogs

  • Sarah Botterill | 08 Jul 2021
    Why should you invest in digital accessibility? What is the return on investment, and how do you measure success? Our infographic below includes a range of related statistics.We'll share these numbers and more on our upcoming webinar on The Business Case for Digital Accessibility. Hear from global...
  • Annie Mannion | 08 Jul 2021
    Learn from Richard Morton of the UK government's Central Digital and Data Office (CDDO) about how he helps review, monitor, report and enforce the Public Sector Bodies Accessibility Regulations across Public Sector organisations.
  • Robin Christopherson | 07 Jul 2021
    Amazon recently added to their growing family of ‘Echo Show’ products with an updated version of their 10” model. The big, bright 10” screen displays information such as weather, recipes, Wikipedia articles and photos, and here Robin Christopherson shares more about the update.
  • Annie Mannion | 01 Jul 2021
    Follow through on the promises you made in the recruitment phase is one of the tips shared on our recent webinar about accessible onboarding.
  • Sarah Botterill | 30 Jun 2021
    Spurred by the impact of Covid-19, telecom companies are offering services designed to close the digital divide and create equal access to technology.BT has launched its low-cost fibre package, Home Essentials, as research reveals that access to technology is essential for those on low incomes. 
  • Sarah Botterill | 28 Jun 2021
    AbilityNet is proud to announce our partnership with Be My Eyes, an innovative app that provides real-time video assistance for individuals who are blind and visually impaired. From June 28, AbilityNet support staff will be able to field calls from the specialised help section of the App. 
  • Annie Mannion | 25 Jun 2021
    Join our free webinar with Lloyd's on Tuesday 29 June at 1pm BST: 'How to excel at inclusive onboarding and induction'.
  • Annie Mannion | 24 Jun 2021
    A summary of mobile apps regulation deadline information, plus dos and don'ts for accessible eLearning from Susi Miller.
  • Saba Salman | 22 Jun 2021
    Leannda Ward is pretty tech-savvy. The 30-year-old, who was born blind, has used digital devices since she was a child. During the lockdown, she even got herself some DJ CD decks and started mixing music at home in North East Lincolnshire. 
  • Saba Salman | 22 Jun 2021
    The first thing Stacey Webb did with the new tablet she got through the government’s Digital Lifeline Fund was a web search for her sister’s birthday gift.AbilityNet is helping support people with learning disabilities to make the most of the devices they receive through the national scheme.During...