Expert Resources: stroke


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

  • Summer time and now reading is even easier

    Alex.Barker | 30 Jul 2018
    There are many ways to enjoy reading a book this summer. You can read books anywhere; on your commute, on your lunch hour or even on the beach. Find out how technology can allow you to experience the joy of reading, even if it's not following the conventional way you 'read' the book. 

  • Communication Aids

    Alex.Barker | 12 Jun 2018
    Many people have difficulty speaking or understanding what is being said, and this communication disability can be a huge barrier affecting every aspect of life. 2.2 million people are affected by communication problems include people with Aphasia, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Dementia, Head Trauma,...

  • Stroke and Computing

    Andrew.Manson | 12 Apr 2018
    Each year in the UK, around 150,000 people have a stroke. Most of these strokes are caused by a blockage cutting off the blood supply to part of the brain, but they can also be caused by bleeding in or around the brain. Without blood, brain cells become damaged or die. Depending on where it...

  • Using a computer after a brain injury

    Alex.Barker | 08 Mar 2018
    Between March 12 and 18,  it is brain awareness week.  The week is part of the global campaign to increase public awareness of the progress and benefits of brain research.

  • How changing the settings on your iPad and iPhone can help people with tremors and other dexterity difficulties

    Robin.Christopherson | 13 Jan 2017
    The latest version of the software that powers iPads and iPhones - iOS 10 - includes significant improvements for people with tremors or other dexterity issues that will take their access to a whole new level.

  • “My computers and tech are now a useable tool, rather than a mish-mash of equipment,” says Jannette, who had a stroke aged 24

    Claudia.Cahalane | 28 May 2016
    Jannette Connell was 24-year-old when she suffered a stroke, leaving her with mobility and memory difficulties, along with severely impaired sight. After years of struggling with computer equipment, AbilitNet's It Can Help volunteer service has been able to get her tech working for her.

  • Reducing workplace stress after a stroke

    Mark Walker | 13 Nov 2015
    Alex is in his 40s leads business development at a major law firm who uses all sorts of technology to make sure his life runs smoothly. What many of his colleagues and clients don't realise is that three years ago he suffered a minor stroke.

  • Surviving a stroke and learning to type again...

    Alex.Barker | 27 May 2015
    It's Stroke Awareness Month so we're looking at how can stroke survivors use computers.

  • Using your computer after a Stroke

    Alex.Barker | 29 Apr 2015
    Imagine for a moment that you couldn’t use one side of your body.  Your foot, leg, arm, or hand all stop working - sometimes temporarily, sometimes permanently.  This is how a stroke might affect you. Strokes happen when the blood supply to the brain is cut off, or is blocked. It also might affect...

  • Using a computer after a brain injury

    Alex.Barker | 02 May 2014
    Having a brain injury can cause many different issues but the use of a computer can certainly allievate some of these issues and make your day to day life that bit easier.What is a Brain Injury?A brain injury happens when the brain gets damaged in some way, either by a traumatic occurrence, for...