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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.

  • How tech changed Christmas for older people

    Guest Blogger | 07 Jan 2021
    AbilityNet volunteer brightened up a lady’s Christmas by introducing her to tech. 
  • Make Alexa part of an amazingly accessible 2021

    Robin.Christopherson | 06 Jan 2021
    Accessibility features highlighted in the new Alexa Accessibility Hub are helping people be more connected, entertained and independent. 
  • Tablets for seniors: Keep in touch with loved ones during Covid-19

    Sarah Botterill | 06 Jan 2021
    This webinar took place on 26 January 2021Technology has played a pivotal role in helping to keep us connected with love ones during Covid-19.In this webinar, we heard from the makers of devices designed with older users in mind (KOMP and GrandPad) and from people who are distributing them in the...
  • AbilityNet Live! Free events about technology and disability

    Mark Walker | 04 Jan 2021
    In response to the Coronavirus emergency AbilityNet has been running a series of live online events to help share useful information for disabled people and their carers and employers. See below for details, as well as recordings of past events.
  • New Accessible TV Guide rolls out on Freeview Play at Channel 555

    Robin.Christopherson | 29 Oct 2020
    Freeview today announces the first roll out of its award-winning Accessible TV Guide.
  • Four ways My Study My Way can help you at university

    Annie Mannion | 25 Aug 2020
    University of Warwick student Rachael Tinde reviews student wellbeing website to outline what it offers students.
  • Judging the 2020 Tech4Good Awards and the finalists revealed

    Robin.Christopherson | 20 Aug 2020
    Find out about the judging process and how to sign up for the winners' announcement ceremony in September.
  • Help every disabled person in the UK get the key kit they need

    Robin.Christopherson | 24 Jun 2020
    Take a survey to help prioritise assistive technology products that every person with a disability should have access to.
  • How to use technology to reduce social isolation

    Sarah Botterill | 22 Jun 2020
    The COVID-19 crisis has forced many of us into a period of physical distancing— currently, 1.5 million people are self-isolating for health reasons. In reality, many older and disabled people were already more likely to be isolated from the rest of society. 
  • Fighting loneliness with technology: AbilityNet LIVE!

    Sarah Botterill | 17 Jun 2020
    Charities have worked hard to get digital devices to lonely and isolated people in the community. In this webinar, we'll explore the impact technology can have in terms of reducing isolation and loneliness. We'll explore who can access these services, and how. We will also explore how AbilityNet...
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