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.

  • 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!

  • Accessibility takes centre stage at charity tech conference

    Sarah Botterill | 07 Nov 2019
    Accessibility was put centre stage at the Charity Technology Conference. The Civil Society invited AbilityNet Accessibility and Usability Consultant, Adi Latif to close the CPD accredited conference in its 14th year. Adi wowed charities with his personal story and in explaining how bad design...

  • Colleges urged to apply for EdTech funding

    Annie Mannion | 06 Nov 2019
    Get funding to share your inspirational success story about digital accessibility best practice within your institution.

  • Free self-help support for students with My Study My Way

    Mark.Gaddes | 05 Nov 2019
    The statistics about the number of students not getting the support they are eligible for at university make grim reading. That's why AbilityNet is pleased to announce My Study My Way lite - a free online tool that enables students to get the most out of their university experience.

  • Smart Home Help for disabled people

    Sarah Botterill | 31 Oct 2019
    November 3 is smart home day. AbilityNet’s Service Development Manager Adam Tweed looks at how the internet of things is turning smart homes into a reality.

  • How you can adapt technology if you've had a stroke

    Sarah Botterill | 28 Oct 2019
    World Stroke Day is 29 October 2019. AbilityNet information and support can help stroke survivors adapt their technology following an ischaemic attack.Around every five minutes someone suffers a stroke in the UK, according to the Stroke Association.

  • How online health forums can help people with MS

    Claudia.Cahalane | 16 Oct 2019
    AbilityNet explores the range of online forums and Facebook pages available for people with multiple sclerosis (MS). What can they help with and how?