A digital world accessible to all

Established in 1998, AbilityNet is a pioneering UK charity transforming 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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Sign up for AbilityNet's European Accessibility Act (EAA) webinar series

Join us on Wednesday 30 April at 1pm BST for a session on the European Accessibility Act and get your questions answered by our expert panellists.

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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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1.3 million visits to our online advice and information resources

 

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10,243 accessibility issues identified and advice on solutions provided

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21,946 hours of free technology support for older and disabled people

 

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2,979 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 94% and our Digital Accessibility Services clients gave us a customer satisfaction rating of 97%.

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"Fantastic quick service which will make so much difference to this individual’s life, enabling independent living...”

Free Technology Support client

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“AbilityNet is our preferred partner - nothing is ever too intimidating or too much...I can’t say how much I've learnt....”

Digital Accessibility Services client

 

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