News and Blogs

  • Annie Mannion | 14 Sep 2023
    We nominated AbilityNet Tech Volunteer, Linda Young, for a free hotel stay as part of the Room to Reward scheme, to mark her tireless support for clients in Warwickshire.
  • Annie Mannion | 13 Sep 2023
    Why is accessible digital content important? Is accessibility required by law? How can I create accessible documents, such as PDFs? Find the answers here!
  • Freya Robinson | 08 Sep 2023
    Working from home can be a great way to improve your productivity and work-life balance, but it can also be challenging to stay focused and motivated. This blog post will discuss some tips on how to make remote working more effective with cost-effective, or even free, software solutions. 
  • Jessica Doyle | 07 Sep 2023
    Apps that deliver low-level ambient or ‘white noise’ can increase creativity, focus, and productivity, according to a study by the Journal of Consumer Research. These apps can combat digital distractions, such as that compulsion to check your smartphone, which we each do on average every 12 minutes...
  • Louise Aldridge | 06 Sep 2023
    In late September and October, AbilityNet will be supporting BT Group's BT Tea Rooms, free sessions for older people to improve their digital skills over a cup of tea, in Birmingham, Glasgow, and Bournemouth.
  • Annie Mannion | 01 Sep 2023
    Please complete a short survey to share your thoughts about digital accessibility, to help improve services and provision for disabled people. 
  • Robin Christopherson | 29 Aug 2023
    In August 2023, UK consumer support charity Citizens Advice published a guide to assist the energy industry in ensuring that everyone can take advantage of cleaner, more affordable energy.
  • Annie Mannion | 22 Aug 2023
    From sophisticated hand gestures to wrist movements, and the auto-call answer option, Apple's watchOS 9 developments will enhance your control of the device.
  • Sophie Stevens | 15 Aug 2023
    July 2023's Network and Learn took place with Procter & Gamble (P&G) who discussed how to make digital accessibility a transformation vs a one time intervention.
  • Freya Robinson | 11 Aug 2023
    The 2023 Tech4Good Awards have cast a spotlight on remarkable companies and individuals at the forefront of harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) for good.