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.

  • Introduction to web accessibility for HE

    Mark.Gaddes | 09 Jul 2019
    The UK Public Sector Web Accessibility Regulations became law in 2018 and created a range of new responsibilities for universities, HE (higher education) institutions and other public sector bodies. Our workshops provides an opportunity for you to learn new accessibility skills and focus on the key...

  • HE Web Accessibility Training Programme - Summer 2019

    Mark.Gaddes | 01 Jul 2019
    The UK Public Sector Web Accessibility Regulations became law in 2018 and created a range of new responsibilities for universities, HE (higher education) institutions and other public sector bodies. This series of workshops provides an opportunity for you to learn new accessibility skills and focus...

  • Apps for dyslexia at university

    Sophie.Shearer | 27 Sep 2018
    There are some fantastic support resources available for students with dyslexia; support that is likely to be equally useful to students without dyslexia. In support of World Dyslexia Awareness Week we’ve pulled together apps, advice and support we think is most valuable to students with dyslexia.

  • Can tech help improve the experience of international students?

    Sophie.Shearer | 24 Sep 2018
    Can inclusive tech offer the UK HE sector a way of attracting international students? Sophie Shearer joined university leaders at Westminster to discuss the Higher Education Commission Report Launch.

  • How computers can help manage stress

    Mark Walker | 06 Jan 2016
    Work and study pressures, together with the ‘always on’ culture, can be significant causes of stress.

  • How Computers Can Help Reduce Stress At Work

    callum.grantham | 05 Feb 2015
    This session will illustrate to HR professionals how more effective use of computers can help people feel more organised in their work, reduce stress and prevent expensive tribunal claims.

  • Dealing with Dyslexia in Education

    callum.grantham | 20 Jan 2015
    This webinar marked Dyslexia Awareness Week and provides information about some of the tips and techniques for dealing with dyslexia in education. It is NOT a technical webinar but will be of interest to people with dyslexia and family and friends who support them, as well as Disability Advisers...

  • Dyslexia and Technology

    Alex.Barker | 12 Jun 2012
    Dyslexia is a condition that affects the learning processes involved with reading, spelling and/or writing. It is estimated that dyslexia affects approximately 1 in 10 people with 1 in 25 being classed as severely dyslexic. It is what we now recognise as a neurodiverse condition. Neurodiversity...