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Morning. Sat observing usability/accessibility testing being carried out on our behalf by AbilityNet.
It's amazing watching people going in fresh to a system you've spent a lot of time on. The stuff they focus on differing vastly from what I'd expect them to.
This is why we test!
It's amazing watching people going in fresh to a system you've spent a lot of time on. The stuff they focus on differing vastly from what I'd expect them to.
This is why we test!
November 18, 2024 at 10:29 AM
Morning. Sat observing usability/accessibility testing being carried out on our behalf by AbilityNet.
It's amazing watching people going in fresh to a system you've spent a lot of time on. The stuff they focus on differing vastly from what I'd expect them to.
This is why we test!
It's amazing watching people going in fresh to a system you've spent a lot of time on. The stuff they focus on differing vastly from what I'd expect them to.
This is why we test!
Our panel today:-
Fawn Hunkins-Beckford, Neurodiversity Network ambassador, Arden University
Piers Wilkinson, Senior Policy and Campaigns Lead, Diversity and Ability
Lucy Woodcock, Accessibility Team Lead, AbilityNet
Hector Minto, Technology Evangelist, Microsoft
Chaired by Alice Chapman #ALTc24
Fawn Hunkins-Beckford, Neurodiversity Network ambassador, Arden University
Piers Wilkinson, Senior Policy and Campaigns Lead, Diversity and Ability
Lucy Woodcock, Accessibility Team Lead, AbilityNet
Hector Minto, Technology Evangelist, Microsoft
Chaired by Alice Chapman #ALTc24
September 5, 2024 at 8:54 AM
Our panel today:-
Fawn Hunkins-Beckford, Neurodiversity Network ambassador, Arden University
Piers Wilkinson, Senior Policy and Campaigns Lead, Diversity and Ability
Lucy Woodcock, Accessibility Team Lead, AbilityNet
Hector Minto, Technology Evangelist, Microsoft
Chaired by Alice Chapman #ALTc24
Fawn Hunkins-Beckford, Neurodiversity Network ambassador, Arden University
Piers Wilkinson, Senior Policy and Campaigns Lead, Diversity and Ability
Lucy Woodcock, Accessibility Team Lead, AbilityNet
Hector Minto, Technology Evangelist, Microsoft
Chaired by Alice Chapman #ALTc24
Hi, I can highly recommend AbilityNet for support for ND folk negotiating technologies to support/assist with work.
abilitynet.org.uk/workplace
They are amazing. Disability is so personal but they've got a lot of experience in the field.
abilitynet.org.uk/workplace
They are amazing. Disability is so personal but they've got a lot of experience in the field.
Workplace Services | AbilityNet
abilitynet.org.uk
September 3, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Hi, I can highly recommend AbilityNet for support for ND folk negotiating technologies to support/assist with work.
abilitynet.org.uk/workplace
They are amazing. Disability is so personal but they've got a lot of experience in the field.
abilitynet.org.uk/workplace
They are amazing. Disability is so personal but they've got a lot of experience in the field.
I recommend Abilitynet both if you're into tech, but also they have free and paid for webinars which are very helpful
abilitynet.org.uk
#DigitalSkills
#DigitalTools
abilitynet.org.uk
#DigitalSkills
#DigitalTools
December 6, 2024 at 8:59 AM
I recommend Abilitynet both if you're into tech, but also they have free and paid for webinars which are very helpful
abilitynet.org.uk
#DigitalSkills
#DigitalTools
abilitynet.org.uk
#DigitalSkills
#DigitalTools
As well as being free for online attendance, this #digital #accessibility event is managed by AbilityNet who are ace.
![Checkbox, plus text: The data that is collected will be used by AbilityNet to plan and manage the event for which you registered, as well as to contact you with relevant details about the event.
By placing this order I also agree to the organizer's terms. [link on organizer's terms]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:uazmzngljte5e2mhcm2n52kq/bafkreifddnva5ctfdccijr5condpla2ys4da3lth3kdeku2pfseamw3ctq)
April 30, 2026 at 10:21 AM
As well as being free for online attendance, this #digital #accessibility event is managed by AbilityNet who are ace.
Myth of Autistic/ND "Superpowers". Yes! Navigating a world not set up for way brains work is harsh.
Great point from Lucy Woodcock from AbilityNet about bringing qualities like kindness and patience into work makes it more human for all.
Great point from Lucy Woodcock from AbilityNet about bringing qualities like kindness and patience into work makes it more human for all.
November 12, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Myth of Autistic/ND "Superpowers". Yes! Navigating a world not set up for way brains work is harsh.
Great point from Lucy Woodcock from AbilityNet about bringing qualities like kindness and patience into work makes it more human for all.
Great point from Lucy Woodcock from AbilityNet about bringing qualities like kindness and patience into work makes it more human for all.
Ps thanks to AbilityNet for hosting us.
November 12, 2024 at 9:21 PM
Ps thanks to AbilityNet for hosting us.
All the amazing people we'll meet, all the wonderful things we'll learn, today and tomorrow, about how to make the digital world accessible to all: feeling excited for #TechSharePro. Thank you, #AbilityNet team ❤️
November 12, 2025 at 8:01 AM
All the amazing people we'll meet, all the wonderful things we'll learn, today and tomorrow, about how to make the digital world accessible to all: feeling excited for #TechSharePro. Thank you, #AbilityNet team ❤️
That sounds cool! This link has a bit more information
TechShare Pro
AbilityNet TechShare Pro 202618 and 19 November 2026The Drum Wembley, LondonPlatinum sponsors: HSBC and MicrosoftNow in its 10th year our annual conference is Europe's largest event for the
abilitynet.org.uk
April 30, 2026 at 11:19 AM
That sounds cool! This link has a bit more information
Yeah the UK "Purple Pound" was valued at £446 billion, so it's unsurprising predatory tech companies want a slice.
Revealed: The latest value of the purple pound – AbilityNet's TechShare Pro 2025
YouTube video by AbilityNet
youtu.be
August 8, 2026 at 7:21 PM
Yeah the UK "Purple Pound" was valued at £446 billion, so it's unsurprising predatory tech companies want a slice.
Digital Ed/Digital Accessibility for University of Bristol. Most training etc I find out about via JISC mailing lists, informal conversations with contacts at other institutions (often via Social Media or direct emails), but also charities e.g. AbilityNet. Occasionally LinkedIn.
July 31, 2026 at 9:38 AM
Digital Ed/Digital Accessibility for University of Bristol. Most training etc I find out about via JISC mailing lists, informal conversations with contacts at other institutions (often via Social Media or direct emails), but also charities e.g. AbilityNet. Occasionally LinkedIn.
Today I'll be at TechShare Pro, talking about accessibility in games. If you're there too, come and say hi!
November 14, 2023 at 9:33 AM
Today I'll be at TechShare Pro, talking about accessibility in games. If you're there too, come and say hi!
Ok cool. Maybe abilitynet are worth a couple of quid then x
October 3, 2024 at 8:15 AM
Ok cool. Maybe abilitynet are worth a couple of quid then x
The programme for TechShare Pro 2025 is now live. This year's themes are #AI and #Accessibility, Neurodiversity and Inclusion, Legal and Business Impact, Career Development, and Inclusive Innovation. techsharepro.performedia.com/agenda/ #TechSharePro25
Programme - AbilityNet TechShare Pro
Programme - AbilityNet TechShare Pro
techsharepro.performedia.com
October 6, 2025 at 10:19 AM
The programme for TechShare Pro 2025 is now live. This year's themes are #AI and #Accessibility, Neurodiversity and Inclusion, Legal and Business Impact, Career Development, and Inclusive Innovation. techsharepro.performedia.com/agenda/ #TechSharePro25
Really interesting talk from Reading about student accessibility testing. Really difficult to pull off but sounds worth it. We had AbilityNet run accessibility testing for us late last year/early this year with folks with disability and it was an amazing experience. #DigAcc25
June 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Really interesting talk from Reading about student accessibility testing. Really difficult to pull off but sounds worth it. We had AbilityNet run accessibility testing for us late last year/early this year with folks with disability and it was an amazing experience. #DigAcc25
If all else fails, this might be worth looking at: abilitynet.org.uk
A digital world accessible to all | AbilityNet
abilitynet.org.uk
March 12, 2026 at 9:55 AM
If all else fails, this might be worth looking at: abilitynet.org.uk
Free Help with the Switch to Digital Landlines with AbilityNet
Thursday 17th April, 10am - 2pm
Spectrum Centre, Inverness
BT Group has partnered with AbilityNet and Neighbourhood Watch Scotland to provide people in Scotland with the information they need to prepare for the switch.
Thursday 17th April, 10am - 2pm
Spectrum Centre, Inverness
BT Group has partnered with AbilityNet and Neighbourhood Watch Scotland to provide people in Scotland with the information they need to prepare for the switch.
April 7, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Free Help with the Switch to Digital Landlines with AbilityNet
Thursday 17th April, 10am - 2pm
Spectrum Centre, Inverness
BT Group has partnered with AbilityNet and Neighbourhood Watch Scotland to provide people in Scotland with the information they need to prepare for the switch.
Thursday 17th April, 10am - 2pm
Spectrum Centre, Inverness
BT Group has partnered with AbilityNet and Neighbourhood Watch Scotland to provide people in Scotland with the information they need to prepare for the switch.
If you've got a spare 15 mins, please consider taking this survey of attitudes to digital accessibility for your workplace. It helps AbilityNet (a UK digital accessibility charity) no end.
They're a great organisation who help the elderly and disabled navigate the digital realm.
They're a great organisation who help the elderly and disabled navigate the digital realm.
Take the Attitudes to Digital Accessibility 2023 survey
How do you feel about digital accessibility? How is your organisation developing to meet digital accessibility goals and needs?
abilitynet.org.uk
September 23, 2023 at 9:25 AM
If you've got a spare 15 mins, please consider taking this survey of attitudes to digital accessibility for your workplace. It helps AbilityNet (a UK digital accessibility charity) no end.
They're a great organisation who help the elderly and disabled navigate the digital realm.
They're a great organisation who help the elderly and disabled navigate the digital realm.
Exhibitors include:
Synapptic Ltd
VisionAid Technologies Ltd
Seeing Solutions
Amazon.co.uk
AbilityNet
Optelec UK - solutions for Low Vision
HumanWare
Professional Vision Services
Computer Room Services
Associated Optical
Synapptic Ltd
VisionAid Technologies Ltd
Seeing Solutions
Amazon.co.uk
AbilityNet
Optelec UK - solutions for Low Vision
HumanWare
Professional Vision Services
Computer Room Services
Associated Optical
May 13, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Exhibitors include:
Synapptic Ltd
VisionAid Technologies Ltd
Seeing Solutions
Amazon.co.uk
AbilityNet
Optelec UK - solutions for Low Vision
HumanWare
Professional Vision Services
Computer Room Services
Associated Optical
Synapptic Ltd
VisionAid Technologies Ltd
Seeing Solutions
Amazon.co.uk
AbilityNet
Optelec UK - solutions for Low Vision
HumanWare
Professional Vision Services
Computer Room Services
Associated Optical
Enjoyed being part of my first Y Farchnad/ Marketplace in @seneddcymru.bsky.social today with Lucy and AbilityNet - sharing the learnings from our campaign on digital skills for older people and enabling connections for good across 🏴
Couldn’t miss the chance to chat #parkrun obviously either!
Couldn’t miss the chance to chat #parkrun obviously either!
November 19, 2024 at 5:05 PM
Enjoyed being part of my first Y Farchnad/ Marketplace in @seneddcymru.bsky.social today with Lucy and AbilityNet - sharing the learnings from our campaign on digital skills for older people and enabling connections for good across 🏴
Couldn’t miss the chance to chat #parkrun obviously either!
Couldn’t miss the chance to chat #parkrun obviously either!
We’re proud to be an Event Partner of #TechSharePro2026, celebrating 10 years in disability, tech and innovation.
Join us at The Drum, Wembley, or online on 18–19 November.
Use the code TSPINABLE25 to save 25% on in-person tickets. Online attendance is free.
Register at www.techsharepro.com
Join us at The Drum, Wembley, or online on 18–19 November.
Use the code TSPINABLE25 to save 25% on in-person tickets. Online attendance is free.
Register at www.techsharepro.com
September 22, 2026 at 11:17 AM
We’re proud to be an Event Partner of #TechSharePro2026, celebrating 10 years in disability, tech and innovation.
Join us at The Drum, Wembley, or online on 18–19 November.
Use the code TSPINABLE25 to save 25% on in-person tickets. Online attendance is free.
Register at www.techsharepro.com
Join us at The Drum, Wembley, or online on 18–19 November.
Use the code TSPINABLE25 to save 25% on in-person tickets. Online attendance is free.
Register at www.techsharepro.com
Will be in the Senedd for the Y Farchnad/ Marketplace event tomorrow to showcase work we’re doing at BT Group with AbilityNet on digital inclusion for older people. Pics are from Digital Skills Trainer Lucy’s session at our Cardiff office last week. A full house!
abilitynet.org.uk/news-blogs/b...
abilitynet.org.uk/news-blogs/b...
November 18, 2024 at 7:49 AM
Will be in the Senedd for the Y Farchnad/ Marketplace event tomorrow to showcase work we’re doing at BT Group with AbilityNet on digital inclusion for older people. Pics are from Digital Skills Trainer Lucy’s session at our Cardiff office last week. A full house!
abilitynet.org.uk/news-blogs/b...
abilitynet.org.uk/news-blogs/b...
If anyone here wants to understand more about WCAG-EM 2, the new evaluation method for WCAG, I'll be interviewed about it by IAAP UK folks today, and you can join us for free.
- 2pm Amsterdam
- 1pm UK
- 8am New York
abilitynet-org-uk.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
- 2pm Amsterdam
- 1pm UK
- 8am New York
abilitynet-org-uk.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: IAAP Network and Learn - September. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
The IAAP’s (International Association of Accessibility Professionals) popular ‘Network & Learn’ events are especially for UK and India Chapter IAAP members, plus anyone considering becoming a member. ...
abilitynet-org-uk.zoom.us
September 3, 2026 at 6:58 AM
If anyone here wants to understand more about WCAG-EM 2, the new evaluation method for WCAG, I'll be interviewed about it by IAAP UK folks today, and you can join us for free.
- 2pm Amsterdam
- 1pm UK
- 8am New York
abilitynet-org-uk.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
- 2pm Amsterdam
- 1pm UK
- 8am New York
abilitynet-org-uk.zoom.us/webinar/regi...