About AbilityNet.
The UK's leading authority on adapting and adjusting computers for individual needs,
helping over 165,000 people a year.
Introduction.
AbilityNet is a national charity that support people of all ages use computers through alternative and adaptive computer technologies. This includes people who experience difficulties while working on a computer workstation in their day-to-day lives.
AbilityNet's strength lies in the enormous and wide-ranging experience of its staff which informs a free, impartial and wide-ranging information and advice service, available to all.
We support people with any type of access difficulty from a bad back or whiplash to dyslexia and quadriplegia, and provide services to many professional bodies, employers and government departments. AbilityNet has a unique focus on access technologies, so we’re able to keep our expertise up-to-date with the latest technologies as they develop.
Through centres across the country, we provide a range of services on all aspects of computer use for those who experience difficulty, including individual assessment of technology needs and adapted computer equipment with full training.
We also offer practical training and consultancy on system and workstation adaptations.
Top Quality Services.
Above: AbilityNet's Mini-Kit - the first step to accessibility.
AbilityNet maintains high quality services and aims to help others attain the same standards.
We aim to:
- Improve the quality of life and independence of anyone with any disaibility who wishes to use a computer and needs help to do so.
- Maintain the highest standards for independent expertise and advice relating to accessible and adaptive technologies.
- Reach increasing numbers of people through sharing expertise with appropriate partners and organisations across the UK.
We provide:
- Free advice & information on any aspect of the use of a computer by someone with a special requirement
- Individual assessment of technology needs
- Adapted computer equipment with full training and technical support
- Kits of specialist hardware and software tailor-made for an organisation's requirements
- A wide range of courses and workshops
- Consultancy for employers on system and workstation adaptations
- Consultancy on both web and software accessibility
To talk to someone in person about how we can serve your requirements call our Advice & Information Service on Tel: 0800 269545, or send us your enquiry by e-mail to enquiries@abilitynet.org.uk.
Alternatively you can find out more about us on the AbilityNet website - www.abilitynet.org.uk.
Select this link to locate your nearest AbilityNet Centre.