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.

  • Free webinar: Tips and tools for supporting disabled people in training and work

    Annie Mannion | 16 Sep 2019
    Disabled people have to apply for 60% more jobs than non-disabled people to secure a role, according to research from disability charity Scope.*And the unemployment rate for disabled people aged 16-64 is 8% compared with 3.3% for non-disabled people. **

  • Free webinar: Complying with HE Accessibility Regulations in month 1

    Mark.Gaddes | 22 Aug 2019
    This webinar provides an update on how Public Sector Bodies Accessibility Regulations are being implemented by universities and other HE (higher education) institutions. This is part of a series of free webinars we are hosting to support you on your journey to compliance.

  • Complying with HE Accessibility Regulations in month 1

    Mark.Gaddes | 21 Aug 2019
    This webinar provides an update on how Public Sector Bodies Accessibility Regulations are being implemented by universities and other HE (higher education) institutions. This is part of a series of free webinars we are hosting to support you on your journey to compliance.

  • How to test your digital resources for accessibility - upcoming HE workshops

    Annie Mannion | 05 Aug 2019
    On the 23rd of September 2019 all universities, HE and FE colleges, councils and other public sector bodies in the UK will be required to adhere to new web accessibility guidelines. With this in mind, our series of HE-focused workshops provide advice and tools to help you meet the requirements.

  • Developing and maintaining an accessibility statement for HE

    Mark.Gaddes | 22 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...

  • 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...

  • How computers can help manage stress

    Mark Walker | 06 May 2019
    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...

  • Dyslexia and Technology

    Alex.Barker | 12 Jan 2019
    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...

  • 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.