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.

  • AbilityNet Live! Free events about technology and disability

    Mark Walker | 20 Mar 2025
    AbilityNet's live online events help share useful information for disabled people and their carers and employers. Find out more about our upcoming accessibility events.

  • Key Accessibility Trends and Updates for Professionals

    Joe Chidzik | 20 Mar 2025
    From emerging technologies to policy changes, each month we share the stories that help you stay in touch with key trends that are shaping the future of accessibility.

  • Spotlight on Brighton Digital Champion John

    Annie Mannion | 30 Jan 2025
    Learn what being a Tech Volunteer in the Brighton area entails, and how you can join in with giving back to your community.

  • How Digital Champions deliver personalised support in Brighton

    Annie Mannion | 27 Nov 2024
    "To me it’s a miracle. I’m like a small child with sweets. It’s fantastic, absolutely fantastic!" says Susan of the digital skills support she received via AbilityNet to use her devices.

  • Government support for Get Online Week 2024

    Annie Mannion | 14 Oct 2024
    House of Lords launch for Get Online Week 2024 highlights free events and ideas for improving digital inclusion including webinars and workshops.

  • The difference a digital device can make

    Annie Mannion | 16 Sep 2024
    With funding from the Nominet Member’s Gift Hub, AbilityNet was able to gift 178 tablet devices to people who needed them, and feedback was overwhelmingly positive.

  • Bridging digital media literacy gaps in Birmingham

    Annie Mannion | 12 Sep 2024
    Learn how AbilityNet helped improve media literacy skills among residents of retirement villages in Birmingham, as part of Ofcom's 14-month initiative to boost digital media literacy skills within targeted groups across the UK.

  • What are 3 common AI myths?

    Alex.Barker | 03 Sep 2024
    If you believe some of the myths about AI (artificial intelligence), in a few years AI will mean that people don't need to work and that AI is going to be able to do all our jobs for us. Fortunately, it is a myth.

  • How disability impacts digital poverty

    Robin Christopherson | 02 Sep 2024
    As we approach End Digital Poverty Day on 12 September, it’s crucial to explore how disability can impact digital poverty, making it even more difficult for disabled individuals to participate fully in society.

  • How to manage in a digital world

    Alex.Barker | 01 Aug 2024
    If you need support with your digital devices, AbilityNet's tech volunteers are here to help you get to grips with the online world.