Expert Resources: a11y
These are the items that relate to a11y found on the AbilityNet website. They may be factsheets, webinars, news stories, blog posts or reports.
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callum.grantham | 11 Mar 2014February’s AbilityNet webinar saw us join forces with SOCITM to give a practical overview of web accessibility. Our Head of Digital Inclusion, Robin Christopherson shared his expertise in the area, helping attendees with web accessibility queries. A key element of the webinar was the contribution...
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Alex.Barker | 10 Feb 2014So there’s no such thing as a free lunch. However the next best thing to free food has to be free computer technology. AbilityNet has always been at the forefront of helping disabled people get the most from computers and the internet and other digital technology. The people calling our helpline...
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Alex.Barker | 29 Jan 2014What is Raynaud's Phenomenon? Raynaud's phenomenon is a common disorder in which the small blood vessels in the extremities are over-sensitive to changes in temperature. In some instances it can be a sign of another issue. The effects of the condition include having white, red or blue, cold...
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Robin Christopherson | 15 Nov 2013The three main areas where language and techno-linguists get excited are broadly; talking to your computer, your computer understanding what you said, and your computer speaking back to you in as human-sounding a way as possible. Robin Christopherson, AbilityNet's Head of Digital Inclusion reports...
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Anonymous | 03 Oct 2013We're back with our monthly blog. This time we're looking at what adaptive technology would be helpful for people with Cerebral Palsy. What is Cerebral Palsy (CP) Cerebral Palsy is an umbrella term for a range of conditions which can cause difficulty with muscle control and movement. Additionally...
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Anonymous | 21 Aug 2013Smartphones open up a whole new world to people with visual impairments. In this blog AbilityNet's Head of Fundraising Rory Field talks about his experience with Fleksy, an app designed to make texting easier. Hi there,
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Anonymous | 17 May 2013As part of our Look No Hands! Campaign this blog looks at Motor Neurone Disease and what assistive technology can be life changing for people with MND.
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Anonymous | 16 May 2013What is Multiple Sclerosis, how does it affect people's lives and how can computer technology help? What is MS?
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Anonymous | 15 May 2013One of the UK's highest causes of disability is a Stroke. This article looks at what assistive technology can help those who survive a stroke.
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Anonymous | 14 May 2013Did you know that there are around 10 million people in the UK who have arthritis? What is Arthritis, how does it affect people's lives and how can computer technology help?