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Projects AbilityNet are working on
Switched On Communities (SOC)
Within this three year programme AbilityNet is establishing a UK wide network of community partners who will in turn support over 200 locally based voluntary community organisations (VCOs) provide help an estimated 29,000 disabled people.
Switched On Communities is funded by the DSGi Foundation, the charitable foundation of DSGi, known for it’s PC World and Currys digital stores. Full details about this project and our partners can be found on the SOC website.
Remote Assessment Project for London
Bridge House Trust are funding a London-wide programme for AbilityNet to equip and train ‘Remote Assessment Centres’ in every borough. Each centre will be supplied with assistive technology kits and staff training. The aim is to ensure many more disabled people can use computer technology, and so enjoy greater independence and a more positive life in touch with others. The technologies used in this project will be low cost. The aim is that local communities will to be able to provide continuing support at the end of the project. The project started in November 2006. If you are interested in becoming a Centre, contact Jo Greenwell.
Full details about this project and our partners can be found on the RAPL website
Remote Assessment Project for Scotland (RAPS)
Funded by the Big Lottery for Scotland and learndirect scotland this project aims to provide support for up to 875 disabled people within 80 learning centres across Scotland over 2 years. The RAPS website includes online assessment software which you can use to help identify your needs.
ICT Hub
As the funding from Capacity Builders moves from the the ICTHub, AbilityNet continue working to improve the accessibility of the voluntary and community sector, to help them to make their services more inclusive and productive.
Some of the services we provide are; advice and information 0800 269545, producing and distributing resources IT accessibility and web accessibility, delivering training and support.
Easy Free and Quick Accessibility Guides
Easy Free and Quick Accessibility Guides are available with CD from AbilityNet. Call 0800269545 for information.
You can download this guide an CD as follows:
Easy, Free and Quick Accessibility Guides with CD (PDF 492KB) - Register for CD
The contents of the CD are available to download via bittorrent please email support@abiitynet.org.uk
How to Commission and Design Accessible Wesbsites
How to Commission and Design Accessible Wesbsites available with CD from AbilityNet. Call 0800 269545 for information
You can download this guide an CD as follows:
Easy, Free and Quick ICT Accessibility and How to Commission and Design Accessible Websites with CD (PDF 1.69MB) - Register for CD
Further information
And further details about AbilityNet’s work as part of th ICT Hub please contact enquiries@abilitynet.org.uk
To find out more about the ICT Hub please visit www.icthub.org.uk.
To register to receive our monthly newsletter giving information on free services, training and resources provided by the ICT Hub please email ictresources@ncvo-vol.org.uk.
AbilityNet and Arthritis Care support accessibility in Shetland
With funding from the Madam Betard Trust AbilityNet have linked with Arthritis Carein Scotland to enable greater access to technology and training for staff, volunteers and individuals within centres in Shetland and Glasgow. Through this collaborative working accessible kit and training we aim to provide improved services to older people and those with arthritis and rheumatism.
Visit the Arthritis Care website for further information.
Downloading documents
All our PDFs are made to be as accessible as possible. Contact our Web Master if you have any problems accessing the report.
Visit the online conversion tools for Adobe PDF documents page which allows you to convert PDF documents into HTML or text formats.