A digital world accessible to all

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

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Join us for AbilityNet's TechShare Pro 2025!

Taking place 12-13 November, AbilityNet’s ninth TechShare Pro conference will be held in London with Microsoft as its headline sponsor. In-person tickets are sold out, but you can still get an online-only ticket. Book your ticket for Europe's largest accessibility and inclusion event.

Have a question about the event?

Visit our TechShare Pro 2025 - Frequently Asked Questions page for answers to common queries about the event and technical support, including troubleshooting online access issues. If you cannot find the answer to your question or an issue persists please email techsharepro@abilitynet.org.uk or if you require an alternative method to get in contact you can call us on 0300 180 0028.

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Are you a carer for an older or disabled person?

Join our free webinar on Thursday 20 Nov at 1pm GMT to discover how digital tools - including AI - can make everyday tasks easier and help you feel more in control.

Register for the free Carers' webinar

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

Digital Accessibility Services

Speak to our consultants who help organisations ensure their digital services are accessible and comply with law

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.

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1.3 million visits to our online advice and information resources

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10,243 accessibility issues identified and advice on solutions provided

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21,946 hours of free technology support for older and disabled people

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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.

Our helpline

Call us for trustworthy, independent, one-to-one advice about disability and technology​

News and blogs​

Read the latest accessibility, disability and technology news we share​

Free Webinars​

Watch our webinars on a range of topics of relevance to a wide audience​

Free Factsheets​

Access online advice specific to a range of conditions and impairments​

My Computer My Way​

Use our free 'how to' guides to make your technology devices easier to use

TechShare Pro​

Participate in Europe’s largest annual accessibility and inclusion conference​

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%.

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"Fantastic quick service which will make so much difference to this individual’s life, enabling independent living...”

Free Technology Support client

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“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

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