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. They have an excellent library of factsheets which are free to download and provide advice and information about how computers and other digital technologies can help people with a range of conditions and impairments.
Written by their specialist team of assessors and accessibility consultants they give detailed information on a wide range of assistive technology, services and related organisations. Many give a step by step guide to help you set up your computer and software (assistive technology) to meet your individual requirements.
AbilityNet now also has a range of Easy Read versions of some of its factsheets available to download:
- Communication Aids [PDF]
- Dyslexia and Technology [PDF]
- Keyboard and Mouse Alternatives [PDF]
- Vision Impairment and Computing [PDF]
- What is a Screen Reader? [PDF]
- Voice recognition [PDF]
- Making your screen easier to see [PDF]
- How to look after yourself when you use computers [PDF]
- Technology for people who are hearing impaired [PDF]
- How disabled students can get support to study [PDF]
- How to make documents accessible [PDF]
- Computers and osteoarthritis [PDF]
- Autism and computers [PDF]