Expert Resources: disability and technology
These are the items that relate to disability and technology found on the AbilityNet website. They may be factsheets, webinars, news stories, blog posts or reports.
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Sarah Botterill | 23 Feb 2021Disabled people feel lonelier and more isolated than others both before and during Covid-19*. Office of National Statistics (ONS) figures found that around 41% of disabled people feel anxious. One in ten disabled people is scared to go out, compared to 29% and one in 25 of non-disabled people*.
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Robin Christopherson | 12 Nov 2020Even after all this time inaccessible websites that lock out disabled people are the norm. It's time for the UK government to take punitive action against organisations that overlook the needs of disabled users.
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Robin Christopherson | 19 Oct 2020Award Judge Robin Christopherson introduces The Clarion, a digital instrument that enables disabled people to express their musicality.
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Sarah Botterill | 12 Oct 2020How to find the local support you need if you are an older or disabled person, caring for someone else in a period of self-isolation.
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Mark.Gaddes | 18 Aug 2020AbilityNet is also on the Tech Talent Charter for our efforts driving inclusion and diversity in the workplace.
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Mark.Gaddes | 17 Jun 2020We are pleased to announce AbilityNet has achieved Disability Confident Leader status as of 16 June 2020.
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Sarah Botterill | 09 Jun 2020During a time of social distancing, individuals and charities have adapted their ways of communicating with people with neurodiverse needs in order to keep in touch. We'll hear from them first-hand how they're embracing technology in innovative ways.
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Sarah Botterill | 20 Apr 2020This free webinar will explore how to stay safe online, particularly during COVID-19 when people are taking advantage of the crisis with email spoofing, phishing scams and more.
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Sarah Botterill | 08 Apr 2020How to find the local support you need if you are an older or disabled person, caring for someone else in a period of self-isolation.
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Sarah Botterill | 26 Mar 2020This FREE webinar will offer information and support on how you can stay connected with family and friends using technology during a time of social isolation - and to learn skills for when it is no longer necessary.
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