Comment

John Lamb

QWERTY rules »

Why inaccessible layout is so long-lived

Kevin Carey

A modest proposal »

Kevin Carey's money saving plans


Latest News

Families urged to apply for free technology »

10/08/2010

£24m Home Access assistive technology programme gets underway

Collaboration is key to assisted living »

10/08/2010

Suppliers told to work together to realise potential of smart living systems

Talking set top boxes out this summer »

10/08/2010

August sees introduction of software that can read out TV's electronic programme guides and screen prompts 

More News . . .

summer 2010 issue front cover

Subscribe to Ability

Ability is the UK's leading publication about people who have difficulty using off-the-peg IT. On our web site we have picked out a few of the great stories and features that appear in our current issue.

We provide insights into the products, strategies, techniques and skills required to deliver systems that can be used by everyone.

If you like what's here then join the thousands of  readers who buy, run and use accessible systems in business, in education, in healthcare by subscribing today.

Features

Draft raises web standards »

BSI standard to help managers make web products accessible 

Jonathan Hassell

Keyboards to the rescue »

Love them or loathe them, keyboards are here to stay, but there are ways of making them easier to use. See our guide to find the alternative keyboard most suitable for you

A finger-friendly Maltron keyboard

Technology for disabled students »

EA Draffen gives support professionals a heads up on the latest trends

EA Draffen of Southampton University


Ability's biggest ever issue

The next issue of Ability, published in October, will be the largest since the magazine started.

Among the features that will appear in the autumn issue are a comparative review of mobile phones designed for disabled and older users, an investigation into what training in assistive systems is on offer to users and a round-up of switches that can be used as an alternative method of controlling digital devices.

We will also be reporting from the IT room at St Dunstan's, the charity that supports vision-impaired service men and women. To read all this and more subscribe to Ability.

Computer troubles?

IT Can Help, which has been running a national network of volunteers since 1994, is looking for more clients. If you have a problem with your computer, need assistance installing new kit or are simply looking for impartial advice on what to buy you can request a free home visit by ringing 0800 269 545 or emailing help@itcanhelp.org.uk. Volunteers are recruited with care and have all undergone enhanced disclosure checks. IT Can Help works closely with AbilityNet.

 


We would like to thank our sponsors

UBS logo

                          This site is approved by 

Shaw Trust