And the chosen charity is... AbilityNet!

When Technica Solutions, a managed IT support company asked for recommendations on LinkedIn for a charity that uses technology to benefit others, the overwhelming response was ‘AbilityNet’. That introduction led to a new relationship that means AbilityNet is now the beneficiary of a dynamic company that is determined to give something back to the community.

Explains Technica Solutions’ partner, Craig Fisher: “Our desire to launch ‘Technica in the Community’ and support AbilityNet is rooted in our will to inspire others and raise awareness, which is part of the ethos of how we operate."

Vanessa Fisher of Technica Solutions was recommended to speak to AbilityNet after enquiries on LinkedInDetermined to experience AbilityNet’s work first hand and gain a thorough understanding of our services, the Technica team spent a day finding out about the problems that face disabled and elderly people online and how their needs are often overlooked when designing apps, ticketing or payment systems for everyday transactions.

Says Business Development Manager, Vanessa Fisher: “I learnt how AbilityNet helps companies improve their websites, databases and other IT systems and was particularly fascinated to hear about the accessibility testing services that AbilityNet provided to the London 2012 Games.” Technica was also thrilled to discover that AbilityNet’s volunteer-led, IT Can Help service providing free advice to disabled people in their homes, is particularly active in their home county of Hertfordshire – a facility which Vanessa and her colleagues are keen to promote to their network.

Says AbilityNet CEO, Nigel Lewis: “We are absolutely delighted that Technica has selected AbilityNet as their charity partner and we look forward to their support and working with them to help the most in need to engage and benefit from technology within our digital society."

For each client received by recommendation, Technica Solutions will be making a direct donation to AbilityNet.

Find out more about Technica at www.technicasolutions.co.uk