Expert Resources: digital inclusion


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

  • What does the new normal mean for the workplace?

    Sarah Botterill | 14 Sep 2021
    The phrase  “new normal” has been bandied around a lot but what does it mean for the workplace, and how do we ensure that where and how we work is inclusive?Covid-19 has driven, perhaps, the biggest change to the workplace in decades.

  • AbilityNet Live! Free events about technology and disability

    Mark Walker | 07 Sep 2021
    In response to the Coronavirus emergency AbilityNet began 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 and upcoming accessibility events.

  • Partnership creates literal lifeline

    Saba Salman | 05 Aug 2021
    From Herts People First, Alex Morris has provided ongoing and emergency support thanks to Digital Lifeline – a government emergency response fund - and tech help from AbilityNet.

  • Top tips for dyslexia and technology

    Annie Mannion | 04 Aug 2021
    This webinar will take place on Tuesday 5 October 2021, at 1pm BST.To help mark Dyslexia Week (4 - 10 October 2021) Dafydd Henke-Reed, Head of Accessibility at AbilityNet will share his expert advice about dyslexia and technology.   Register for the webinar

  • How AbilityNet helped Dot Project create inclusive guidelines for online training

    Annie Mannion | 19 Jul 2021
    With the documentation provided by AbilityNet, Dot.Project focused on a set of six, achievable priorities for accessibility of its partners' training sessions and online meetings.

  • The language of diversity and inclusion: definitions

    Stuart Andrews | 15 Jun 2021
    Diversity and inclusion is a hot topic and one that is racing up the corporate agenda. But what does it mean?  And how does it relate to digital accessibility? This article explores key terms you may come across and signposts you to some further resources you may find helpful.

  • How to conduct remote usability testing

    Annie Mannion | 14 Apr 2021
    "Carrying out research remotely means you can include people from pretty much anywhere, but they might live in an area where there’s poor internet coverage," says Raphael Clegg-Vinell speaking about the challenges associated with different types of usability testing.

  • How to boost your accessibility prowess

    Annie Mannion | 18 Jan 2021
    Develop your skills in digital accessibility and inclusivity with AbilityNet's online training courses.

  • Learn how to win hearts and minds for accessibility

    Annie Mannion | 24 Nov 2020
    Join AbilityNet's upcoming webinar aimed at higher education and public sector professionals, taking place on Tuesday 1 December 2020, 1pm GMT. 

  • Disabled people mean business

    Sarah Botterill | 21 Nov 2020
    At Google's London HQ in 2019 TechShare Pro as abuzz with excitement as accessibility leaders called on businesses to embrace Inclusive Design, innovation and cultural change.