Expert Resources: Covid-19


These are the items that relate to Covid-19 found on the AbilityNet website. They may be factsheets, webinars, news stories, blog posts or reports.

  • Why does your workplace need a diverse workforce?

    Annie Mannion | 01 Sep 2021
    Jonathan Mosen MNZM, CEO of Workbridge, was our 16th guest in our Accessibility Insights series.

  • How the European Accessibility Act will affect the UK

    Annie Mannion | 26 Jul 2021
    Susanna Laurin, Chief Research and Innovation Officer at Funka, and Representative of International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP), shares her thoughts on the European Accessibility Act.

  • British Heart Foundation shares how workforce inclusivity has evolved

    Annie Mannion | 05 Jul 2021
    Ursula Dolton, Chief Technology Officer at British Heart Foundation (BHF) shares her insights into how diversity and inclusion in the workplace has changed over the last 10 years.

  • Richard Morton of UK Government shares insights on digital strategy

    Annie Mannion | 03 Jun 2021
    Get insights from Richard Morton of the UK government's Central Digital and Data Office (CDDO), which monitors and enforces UK legislation on web and app accessibility.

  • Smart home: tech tips for independent living

    Sarah Botterill | 04 May 2021
    This FREE webinar took place on 01 June 2021Technology at home can enable people with disabilities to maintain their independence. You can use your voice to set reminders, turn on lights and to manage your heating and much more.AbilityNet’s Robin Christopherson told us how he has embraced smart...

  • Initiative aims to make virtual, augmented, and mixed reality accessible

    Annie Mannion | 27 Apr 2021
    From the iPhone to the more recent virtual reality and augmented reality developments, Larry Goldberg, Senior Director and Head of Accessibility at Verizon Media discusses emerging technologies in this free June 2021 webinar.

  • Technology help for people with Learning Disabilities

    Sarah Botterill | 06 Apr 2021
    This FREE webinar took place on 27 April 2021Three in four people (74.6% of people) with a learning disability believe their wellbeing has been affected by the impact of coronavirus, compared with 37 percent of non-disabled people.

  • GAAD co-founders discuss hybrid events and the GAAD pledge

    Annie Mannion | 24 Mar 2021
    It's Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) on Thursday 20 May 2021, and we are marking GAAD by chatting with the two co-founders of the annual event (now in its 10th year), Jennison Asuncion and Joe Devon, who discuss accessibility training, hybrid events and the GAAD pledge.The rise of hybrid...

  • Tablets for seniors: Keep in touch with loved ones during Covid-19

    Sarah Botterill | 06 Jan 2021
    This webinar took place on 26 January 2021Technology has played a pivotal role in helping to keep us connected with love ones during Covid-19.In this webinar, we heard from the makers of devices designed with older users in mind (KOMP and GrandPad) and from people who are distributing them in the...

  • The Prime Minister: Back to school on digital inclusion

    Robin Christopherson | 28 Sep 2020
    Head of Inclusion, Robin Christopherson, focuses on how the government is faring when it comes to digital inclusion.