Expert Resources: assistive technology


These are the items that relate to assistive technology found on the AbilityNet website. They may be factsheets, webinars, news stories, blog posts or reports.

  • Global leadership in accessibility

    Sarah Botterill | 09 Oct 2019
    Leadership is a key theme of AbilityNet’s upcoming TechShare Pro 2019. We speak to AbilityNet trustee Kush Kanodia about how his global travels inspired him to champion accessibility worldwide.

  • Free webinar: Tips and tools for supporting disabled people in training and work

    Annie Mannion | 17 Sep 2019
    Register for our upcoming webinar on 17 October about how technology can improve the experiences of disabled people in education and in the workplace.

  • I've found some top tech to help find my tech - or keys, or cat…

    Robin.Christopherson | 02 Sep 2019
    During the recent Prime Day sales, I snagged me some Tiles. These handy little items help me find my keys, my phone or whatever else I don't want to lose - and they're nice and accessible too.Giving your things a Bluetooth boostTracking your things using Bluetooth tiles isn't a new thing - just new...

  • Inclusive technology for disabled students: your questions answered

    Lizi Green | 04 Jul 2019
    On our recent webinar on 'Free Training on Inclusive Technology for Students' we shared some of our favourite free and low-cost apps that can help students facing barriers to learning related to focus, note-taking and organisation, time management and mental health. In this blog we answer your...

  • AbilityNet and RNIB celebrate their volunteers

    Mark.Gaddes | 18 Jun 2019
    Across the UK AbilityNet has a network of 300+ friendly, disclosure checked volunteers who provide IT (information technology) support to older and disabled people through home visits and remote support. Last week, at an event organised by AbilityNet and the Royal National Institute of Blind People...

  • Free Training on Inclusive Technology for Students

    Mark.Gaddes | 23 May 2019
    There is a great range of apps available to help students succeed during their studies, and many of them don't cost a thing. Join us as we offer advice and information.

  • Smartphone features for people with Hearing Loss

    Mark.Gaddes | 30 Apr 2019
    Over the last few years advances in technology have opened up communication options for people with hearing loss and deafness, particularly on smartphones.

  • Note-taking hacks for students with memory problems

    Jessica Doyle | 20 Mar 2019
    Continuing our Hack in the Box series, we highlight some of the ways that Google Keep can help students with memory problems.

  • Tech tips to help people with Parkinson's

    Mark.Gaddes | 04 Mar 2019
    On Thursday 11 April 2019, as part of World Parkinson's Day and joining efforts to #UniteForParkinsons, AbilityNet hosted a free webinar about Parkinson's and technology.

  • How the Techshare Pro audience responded to Slido

    Guest Blogger | 19 Feb 2019
    By Marta Valle, Accessibility and Usability Consultant at AbilityNet In part two of a two part blog, Marta shares how the Slido Q&A platform was received by the audience at Techshare Pro...