New research by BT Group reveals how technology can significantly aid dementia patients, enhancing their quality of life in numerous ways. Key findings show that 66% of dementia carers believe tech can improve life quality. Tech uses include: - Reminders and alarms on smartphones - Managing medication - Playing music to reduce agitation - Staying connected with loved ones But there's a gap! - 40% of carers aren't sure how to incorporate tech into care routines. - and 52% feel there isn't enough training available to support them. Read more about the research and watch our recent webinar on how AI and tech can help people with dementia: https://lnkd.in/ewvpby7H #DementiaCare #TechForGood #BTGroup
AbilityNet
IT Services and IT Consulting
Reading, Berkshire 8,509 followers
A Digital World Accessible to All. Established 1998.
About us
AbilityNet is committed to creating a world where disabled people use computers, the internet and other digital technologies to achieve their full potential whether at work, at home or in education. Our team of Accessibility Consultants and Testers help businesses, charities and public bodies to design and maintain accessible websites, apps and other electronic media. We make sure you reach every customer on every platform and that your digital services and content meet current legal requirements. Clients include HSBC, LOCOG and BAA. We also have a network of professional assessors who support disabled people in the workplace and higher education. Employers such as Lloyds Banking Group use our service to identify the mix of technologies and adaptations that enables a disabled person to be more productive and meet legal obligations for reasable adjustments.. Our free services for disabled people include free factsheets, free home visits by our CRB-checked volunteers and lots of free online tools. We also have a network of over 8,000 IT professionals that provide high quality specialist IT support to charities. More details at www.abilitynet.org.uk
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http://www.abilitynet.org.uk
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- Industry
- IT Services and IT Consulting
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Reading, Berkshire
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1998
- Specialties
- Accessibility Audits, Accessibility User Testing, Accessibility Accreditation, Accessibility and Usability Consultancy, Workplace Support, Reasonable Adjustments, HR Services, Disability, Assistive Technology, Workplace Assessments, and Digital Accessibility
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Microsoft Campus, Thames Valley Park
Reading, Berkshire RG6 1WG, GB
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How can Artificial Intelligence (AI) and tech help someone with dementia? During our free Dementia and AI webinar, we were joined by Alex Barker from AbilityNet, Angleo Makri from Alzheimer's Society and Sam Rooker from Recreo VR to delve into this critical topic! It’s packed with inspiring stories and practical tools on how tech and digital devices can support those with dementia. Catch up on the webinar playback and explore the answered questions from our panel of experts. Don’t miss out on these valuable insights: https://lnkd.in/e9ywRNiY #Dementia #Alzheimer #Tech #AI
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Join us at Connected Britain 2024! We’re excited to be an Association Partner for Connected Britain 2024, the UK’s top digital economy event! Join our panels on 'Overcoming the UK’s Digital Divide' with Robin Christopherson MBE and 'Devices and Digital Inclusion' with Chris Grant. Enjoy an exclusive 15% ticket discount with code ‘ABILITY15.’ Free tickets are also available for public sector members, broadband operators, and more. Meet us at the ExCeL in London on 11-12th September 2024: https://lnkd.in/enrJ9tzx #ConnectedBritain #ExCeL #DigitalInclusion
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Missed our webinar on the European Accessibility Act? Access our free webinar playback in which Susanna Laurin, Sabine Lobnig and Vayia Malamidou, PhD, CPWA dive deep into the significance and implications of the European Accessibility Act: https://lnkd.in/eWWY8Nyf You can also explore answered questions about the Act from our panel of experts! #EuropeanAccessibilityAct #Accessibility #Webinar
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It's World Emoji Day 👀 Many of us know our frequently used emojis by sight, but do you know their descriptions? If you use a screen reader it will read these out for every emoji in your message, so try to stick to just one or two in your message. Learn hints and tips about making emojis accessible in this AbilityNet blog: https://lnkd.in/e_QN-knt #WorldEmojiDay
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Elevate your designs with accessibility! Integrating accessibility into the design stage of your development life cycle is a game-changer. It ensures that accessibility is woven into the very core of your product, making it a fundamental part rather than an afterthought. In our latest blog, our Senior Accessibility Consultant Team Leader, Will Sutton, CPWA, guides you through integrating accessibility into your design process with five Figma accessibility plugins, while also highlighting their limitations. Read the blog: https://lnkd.in/epZxjJS2 #Figma #Design #Accessibility
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July is Disability Pride Month, a time to reflect on the contributions, achievements, and struggles of the disabled community. Celebrating this month is about more than just awareness; it's about taking action to create a more inclusive society. Read our latest LinkedIn article to find out how you can make lasting impact this Disability Pride Month. #DisabilityPrideMonth #Disability #Pride
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Is AI discriminating against disabled job applicants? AI-powered recruitment systems might be unfairly rejecting disabled candidates. It's time for developers and employers to rethink these systems and address the risks involved. Watch a fascinating interview with AbilityNet's Robin Christopherson MBE and Susan Scott-Parker, CEO of business disability international, as they discuss the urgent need for ethical AI in hiring. Don't miss this important conversation! Watch now and share your thoughts: https://lnkd.in/d_Fxvj2p #AI #Disability #Inclusion #Recruitment
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Today (Wednesday 10 July) at 13:00 BST Free Webinar on Dementia, AI and simple tech tweaks to help - register before 13:00: https://lnkd.in/gaYuWrur Playback will be available at a later date on our website: https://lnkd.in/e9ywRNiY
With just one day left, be sure to sign up for our free webinar in partnership with AbilityNet, happening on Wednesday 10 July 13:00 - 14:00. Explore how technology, including AI, can provide a helping hand to people with dementia or cognitive disabilities. Sign up for the webinar to find out how you can support your friends and family: https://lnkd.in/eDwq6D5V You can read our recent release to learn more - https://lnkd.in/eXiaE298
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European Accessibility Act: Are you ready?! Last week, we hosted an exclusive European Accessibility Act: Leaders Forum with our friends at The Stepstone Group! 🎉 This fantastic opportunity brought together accessibility leaders to discuss the challenges, opportunities, and next steps in responding to the EAA. If you're unsure about your EAA readiness, don't miss our free EAA webinar recording: https://lnkd.in/eWWY8Nyf A special thank you to Mimouna Mahdaoui and Tim Boon at the StepStone Group for hosting us! Group photo from left to right: Heather Hepburn, Christopher Patnoe, Will Homewood, Avery Horne, Vayia Malamidou, PhD, CPWA, David R Williams, Yas C., Amy Low, Iñaki Amuchastegui, Michelle Jacques CPACC, Emma Wheeler, Geethavani Shamanna, CPWA, Mark Lapole, Denise Wood and Darren Rowan, CPACC. #Accessibility #EAA #DigitalInclusion #StepStoneGroup
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