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AbilityNet

P.O. Box 94
Warwick
CV34 5WS

Tel: 0800 269 545 (General Enquiries - Home)
Tel: 01926 312 847 (General Enquiries - Work)
Tel: 01905 428 855 (Technical Support)
Fax: 01926 407 425
E-mail: enquiries@abilitynet.org.uk (General Enquiries)
E-mail: support@abilitynet.org.uk (Technical Support)
Website: www.abilitynet.org.uk

Description:
Computer guidance for individuals, professionals and employers.
In October 1998, the Foundation for Communication for the Disabled and the Computability Centre, both leading charities working in the field of assistive technology for disabled people, joined to form AbilityNet.

Aims:

  • To make mainstream computer technology accessible to people with disabilities.
  • To act as a central reference point for all aspects of the use of IT by those with disabling conditions, and to set new standards in accessibility.

Activities:

  • Offering comprehensive help to individuals, professionals and employers on all computer related issues, including purchase and application.
  • Development of its own website.
  • Free advice and information.
  • Individual assessment of technology needs.
  • A wide range of web courses and workshops.
  • A range of web accessibility and usability services.
  • Software accessibility and usability audits.
  • Consultancy for employers.
  • Supply of adapted computer equipment.
  • Web Accessibility Snapshot.
  • Assistive Technology Kits.

Please Note:
AbilityNet does not offer free technical support unless the equipment has been purchased through their supply centre based at AbilityNet Technical Centre, Worcester. If callers have any supply or support questions please contact them directly (please see technical support contact numbers above).

Local Groups:
AbilityNet Northwest based in Liverpool
AbilityNet South East based in Weybridge
AbilityNet based in Malvern
AbilityNet based in York
AbilityNet West based in Bristol
AbilityNet Scotland based in South Queensferry
AbilityNet Thames Valley based in Reading
AbilityNet based in London
AbilityNet East Based in Cambridge

updated 11/09/06

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