A digital world accessible to all (original) (raw)
Established in 1998, AbilityNet is a pioneering UK charity transforming the lives of older and disabled people and working with organisations of all types and sizes to build a digital world that is accessible to all
Get ready for the European Accessibility Act
Prepare for the June 2025 deadline with AbilityNet's help! Join our free webinar on Wednesday 30 April at 1pm BST.
About our services
We support a wide range of users; from older or disabled people looking for help with their technology to digital professionals advocating for accessibility and inclusion best practices within their organisation.
Free Technology Support
Get help from our friendly volunteers who provide technology support to older and disabled people, anywhere in the UK
Workplace Services
Learn how we work with employees and employers to help disabled people achieve their full potential in employment
Resources and Insights
Use our free webinars, factsheets and other online resources to learn more about accessibility, disability and technology
Why choose AbilityNet
We are a founding member of the International Association of Accessibility Professionals and a leading expert in all areas of digital and assistive technology. Highlights of the impact we made last year follow.
1.3 million visits to our online advice and information resources
10,243 accessibility issues identified and advice on solutions provided
21,946 hours of free technology support for older and disabled people
2,979 people trained on accessibility and inclusion topics
Sharing our expertise
As part of our work in digital inclusion we offer trustworthy independent advice and information. We share this in a variety of ways including on our website, when responding to calls to our helpline and at events.
What our clients say
Last year our Free Technology Support clients gave us a customer satisfaction rating of 94% and our Digital Accessibility Services clients gave us a customer satisfaction rating of 97%.
"Fantastic quick service which will make so much difference to this individual’s life, enabling independent living...”
Free Technology Support client
“AbilityNet is our preferred partner - nothing is ever too intimidating or too much...I can’t say how much I've learnt....”
Digital Accessibility Services client
Join our mailing list
Receive news about how technology can help older and disabled people, the latest digital accessibility insights and updates about relevant webinars and other notable events