Expert Resources: education


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

  • How computers can help manage stress

    Mark Walker | 02 Aug 2021
    Work and study pressures, together with the ‘always on’ culture, can be significant causes of stress. If not managed, stress can lead to long-term sickness, anxiety and depression. There are many ways you can use your computer, tablet and/or smartphone to become better organised, more productive...

  • Promoting an accessibility agenda within a university

    Sophie Stevens | 10 Mar 2021
    Join us in our free webinar on Tuesday 13th April to learn how University of Derby works with senior leaders to promote accessibility.

  • Dyslexia and Technology

    Alex.Barker | 07 Mar 2021
    Dyslexia is a learning difference that primarily affects the processes involved with fluent reading and writing. It is estimated that dyslexia affects approximately 1 in 10 people, with 1 in 25 classed as severely dyslexic. It is what we now recognise as a neurodivergent condition. Neurodivergence...

  • What are the digital accessibility gaps in further education?

    Annie Mannion | 25 Aug 2020
    With one month left before the deadline for the Public Sector Bodies Accessibility Regulations 2018 we discuss the further education sector with Vikki Liogier of the Education and Training Foundation.

  • How to support students remotely in the transition to higher education

    Annie Mannion | 30 Jun 2020
    As Covid-19 has scuppered plans for face-to-face open days, My Study My Way online tool can help prepare students for their time at university.

  • What is the best lockdown learning for you?

    Adam Tweed | 02 Jun 2020
    If you have begun to explore the world of online learning as a means of exercising your mind during Covid-19 lockdown, our suggestions might be of interest.

  • HE Update and Accessibility Maturity Model for Higher and Further Education

    Mark.Gaddes | 12 May 2020
    This webinar took place on 27 May 2020. Below you will find a webinar recording, slide deck and transcript.Learn about the Accessibility Maturity Model for Higher and Further Education that AbilityNet and McNaught Consultancy have developed based on Alistair McNaught's existing model. Also receive...

  • Three gems of accessibility wisdom about education

    Annie Mannion | 04 Mar 2020
    Read about the key accessibility-related talking points from the event including its focus on inclusion, Accessibility Statement regulations, and EdTech provision improvements.

  • Free webinar: Procurement - checking external products are accessible

    Annie Mannion | 04 Feb 2020
    This webinar will focus on how you can ensure you procure accessible solutions for your needs from external suppliers. You’ll learn how Leeds Trinity University has been developing processes for working with partners to ensure online accessibility.

  • Public Sector Bodies Accessibility Regulations - Procurement: checking external products are accessible

    Annie Mannion | 03 Feb 2020
    This webinar focused on how you can ensure you procure accessible solutions for your needs from external suppliers. Learn how Leeds Trinity University has been developing processes for working with partners to ensure online accessibility.