A digital world accessible to all

Established in 1998 AbilityNet is a pioneering UK charity tranforming the lives of older and disabled people and working with organisations of all types and sizes to build a digital world that is accessible to all

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Free webinar: Tips to make your smartphone easier to use

Join us on Wednesday 26 February at 1pm GMT for a FREE webinar on tips to make your smartphone easier to use.

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About our services

We support a wide range of users; from older or disabled people looking for help with their technology to digital professionals advocating for accessibility and inclusion best practices within their organisation.

Free Technology Support

Get help from our friendly volunteers who provide technology support to older and disabled people, anywhere in the UK

Digital Accessibility Services

Speak to our consultants who help organisations ensure their digital services are accessible and comply with law

Workplace Services

Learn how we work with employees and employers to help disabled people achieve their full potential​ in employment

Resources and Insights

Use our free webinars, factsheets and other online resources to learn more about accessibility, disability and technology​​

 

Why choose AbilityNet

We are a founding member of the International Association of Accessibility Professionals and a leading expert in all areas of digital and assistive technology. Highlights of the impact we made last year follow.

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1.5 million visits to our online advice and information resources

 

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12,236 accessibility issues identified and advice on solutions provided

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19,091 hours of free technology support for older and disabled people

 

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4,031 people trained on accessibility and inclusion topics

Sharing our expertise

As part of our work in digital inclusion we offer trustworthy independent advice and information. We share this in a variety of ways including on our website, when responding to calls to our helpline and at events.

 

What our clients say

Last year our Free Technology Support clients gave us a customer satisfaction rating of 95% and our Digital Accessibility Services clients gave us a customer satisfaction rating of 98%.

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"I was in a desperate mess with my computer. I found the service very supportive, extremely patient and tailored to my needs. It's good to know there's help out there…”

Free Technology Support client

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“The project was excellent – the recruitment, interaction with researchers, the report… you took us beyond our knowledge of what being truly accessible means...”

Digital Accessibility Services client

 

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