News and Blogs

  • Annie Mannion | 26 Jan 2022
    The Business Application Software Developers Association has announced today a free aid to help businesses support their accessibility agenda.
  • Robin Christopherson | 12 Jan 2022
    The latest version of the software that powers iPads and iPhones - iOS 10 - includes significant improvements for people with tremors or other dexterity issues that will take their access to a whole new level.
  • Sarah Botterill | 11 Jan 2022
    As a digital professional you know that digital accessibility benefits staff, customers, profit margins and drives brand value – and it’s the right thing to do. But there are always competing priorities and it's not always easy to convince senior leaders to make the investment you need. 
  • Sarah Botterill | 06 Jan 2022
    Parkinson’s disease or Parkinson’s is a long-term neurological condition. It causes problems in the brain that worsen over time.In the UK, around 145,000 people are living with Parkinson’s. Symptoms of Parkinson’s develop slowly over the years and vary from person to person. However, people living...
  • Sarah Botterill | 06 Jan 2022
    How does Parkinson’s affect your ability to use technology?AbilityNet county coordinator for Cambridge, Andrew Harding, has insight into living with the condition. He also runs a support group for Parkinson’s and supports people in using technology through his volunteering for us.“The fundamental...
  • Kelly Chan | 06 Jan 2022
    To help you get even better value this year, we have a 10 for the price of 8 bundle on our training courses for you and your team to enjoy. 
  • Robin Christopherson | 14 Dec 2021
    Discriminating against your employees with dyslexia has been against the law since the first disability discrimination legislation was introduced over 20 years ago. But it's in the news today as a result of Starbucks employee Meseret Kumulchew winning her disability discrimination case.
  • Sarah Botterill | 06 Dec 2021
    AbilityNet has worked with Age UK to help close the digital inclusion gap for older people in Wilshire in the wake of Covid-19 through a pilot called Click & Connect.The pilot, which included Age UK, AbilityNet and Wiltshire Sight, explored barriers to technology among older people and has...
  • Sarah Botterill | 01 Dec 2021
    Digital accessibility is a constantly evolving task, but you can accelerate past competitors by embedding a culture of digital accessibility.
  • Sarah Botterill | 30 Nov 2021
    AbilityNet’s exclusive survey of C-Suite professionals reveals what the C-Suite thinks about digital accessibility. Below are ten critical statistics are taken from the survey.We’ve also listed related links that answer some of the issues raised.