How to create accessible learning environments - join AbilityNet at Bett 2026
Annie Mannion | 15 Jan 2026
Amy Low, CEO at AbilityNet, will be speaking at this year's Bett Education Technology show at London's ExCel centre next week.
You can catch Amy live in person on Wednesday 21 January, discussing 'Creating a learning environment that is accessible and inclusive by design', outlining how educational institutions can ensure their learning tools, websites and digital platforms meet accessibility standards.
Joining Amy in the discussion will be Professor Jennifer George, Professor of Computing at Goldsmiths University of London.
The event is free to attend for many educational and charitable organisations.
What's on the Bett Agenda?
Bett UK is the world’s leading event for education technology, which brings together more than 30,000 leaders across the education community for collaboration and discovery. Attendees will learn from CPD-accredited content, including talks on AI and EdTech innovation, to special educational needs and disability (SEND) and inclusion.
Amy Low and Jennifer George will be hosting the following session:
Creating a learning environment that is accessible and inclusive by design
Session Location: Higher Education Theatre, ExCel centre, London
Date: Wednesday 21st January 2026
Time: 14:40 – 15:10
Join an interactive session that guides delegates through the AbilityNet and McNaught Digital Accessibility Maturity Model for Higher Education and Further Education.
Attendees will be invited to undertake a high-level assessment on their own contexts and discuss short-term, medium-term and longer-term actions and interventions to highlight areas of strength, build on pockets of good practice, and plug gaps reducing legal risk and improving the student experience.
AbilityNet is delighted to have partnered with Bett this year. At the event you can visit Bett UK's SEND Village, which offers a dedicated space to highlight the importance of developing accessibility, equity and support for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
Special guest speakers at this year's event include Hannah Fry, Amol Rajan, Sir Martyn Oliver and more.
The event is free to attend for many educational and charitable organisations.
Get training in neurodivergence and accessibilityFurther resources
- Need help with Digital Accessibility in HE and FE?
- Blog: Download Easy Read versions of free disability and technology factsheet
