Adapting Technology - Changing Lives

AbilityNet is a national charity helping disabled adults and children use computers and the internet by adapting and adjusting their technology.

Specially Adapted Toys and Games for Christmas

Many children with special needs are prevented from enjoying the toys and games their peers take for granted because their disability simply won’t allow them to operate the controls. Now parents of kids with physical problems which limit their motor skills and dexterity can make Christmas special with a new collection of specially adapted toys from Excitim Limited, called Dream-Products.

With prices ranging from £34 to £200, Dream-Products will make this an unforgettable Christmas for many disabled children who will be able to access the toys they love, perhaps for the first time.

Find out more about the specially adapted toys and how to purchase.

AbilityNet release low cost collections of support for disabled people wanting to use technology

AbilityNet are delighted to announce the release of two brand new pendrive collections of solutions to help everyone take the first steps with needing low cost assistive technology.

Visit our news pages for details of how to purchase AccessAT and AccessFun for only £16.99 each!

John Liddle of AbilityNet to speak at BETT 2009 on BSF, ICT and SEN

BETT 2009 14-17 January 2009, Olympia London

BETT is the world’s largest educational technology event running from 14th 17th January 2009. With over 700 exhibitors, a 4 day seminar programme and a significant SEN element, it is one of the key ways of finding out the latest in both mainstream and assistive technology innovative. This year’s seminar programme includes an AbilityNet presentation on “Building Schools for the Future, ICT and SEN – transformation for all”

Find out more BETT.

Disabled Entrepreneur of the Year

Leonard Cheshire Disability are holding the Stelios Award for Disabled Entrepreneurs on the 27th November 2008. This award, sponsored by Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou of easyJet fame who is known globally for being a serial entrepreneur, will award £50,000 to one lucky winner.

Find out more about the Stelios Award.

Intellect Annual Charity Ball – A night at the Moulin Rouge

Intellect are holding their 8th Annual Charity Ball in aid of AbilityNet. This year will be the 8th Ball and since its inauguration in 2000, Intellect has raised in excess of £320,000 for various charities including Barnardo’s, Leukaemia Research NCH, the TreeHouse Trust, ACE Trust and The Starlight Children’s Foundation. You can be a part of what is going to be a fantastic night and help AbilityNet to help people with disabilities to greater independence through Information Communication Technology.

Find out more about the Intellect Charity Ball.