Expert Resources: assistive technology


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

  • Disabled People Working From Home - Free and Low-cost Software

    Mark Walker | 31 Mar 2020
    There is a lot of general advice and top tips about remote working being shared online but AbilityNet is keen to focus on people with disabilities and the challenges they will face in remaining productive.This session was delivered live on 1 April 2020 and is available as a recording, below. It ...

  • AbilityNet Live! Free events about technology and disability

    Mark Walker | 30 Mar 2020
    In response to the Coronavirus emergency AbilityNet is running a series of live online events to help share useful information for disabled people and their carers and employers.Webinar: Keeping in touch using technologyIt's tough being separated from loved ones. We'll show you how to stay...

  • The future of voice-first healthcare – in one handy, expert book

    Robin.Christopherson | 10 Mar 2020
    Meeting the experts in voice-first techToday (10 March) at an international healthcare conference* in Orlando, Florida a ground-breaking new book is being launched on how voice-first technology - like Amazon’s Alexa or Google’s Assistant - can be leveraged to revolutionise healthcare delivery and...

  • Loneliness: Ten ways tech helps you stay connected

    Sarah Botterill | 05 Mar 2020
    Technology can help to reduce loneliness and social isolation. Here are some tips for older and disabled people, or those in a period of forced isolationPeople can feel lonely and isolated for a number of reasons. Scope found that half of working age disabled people “always or often” feel lonely...

  • Three gems of accessibility wisdom about education

    Annie Mannion | 04 Mar 2020
    Read about the key accessibility-related talking points from the event including its focus on inclusion, Accessibility Statement regulations, and EdTech provision improvements.

  • Free webinar: Technology Help for Stroke Survivors and their Carers

    Sarah Botterill | 30 Jan 2020
    This FREE webinar offered information and support on how technology can make life a little easier for people after a stroke, and those who are caring for them. 

  • Top Assistive Tech of the Decade

    Adam Tweed | 18 Dec 2019
    As we enter 2020 we review an incredible world of technology, which includes machine learning, voice assistants the rise of smartphones and the advent of smart homes. There have been some incredible innovations. We highlight our top 10 assistive (AT) of the decade.

  • How to adapt your website for people with multiple sclerosis

    Annie Mannion | 28 Nov 2019
    With more than 100,000 people in the UK with Multiple Sclerosis*, your organisation, institution or workplace may need to meet the needs of a colleague, supporter or client affected by multiple sclerosis.

  • 5 Inspiring Tweets from TechShare Pro 2019

    Sarah Botterill | 21 Nov 2019
    Expanding the accessibility community. Top Tweets from TechShare Pro 2019

  • Subscribe to AbilityNet's new podcast!

    Annie Mannion | 13 Nov 2019
    Digital accessibility experts from Google, Microsoft, Barclays and more share their expertise on the brand new TechShare Procast!