About AbilityNet
Founded by IBM and Microsoft in 1998, AbilityNet is a global leader in digital inclusion and digital accessibility for disabled and older people.
We put the experience of disabled at older people at the heart of all that we do, and provide free and paid-for services and impartial support to create a digital world accessible to all.
Our free online resources and a network of more than 500 community-based volunteers help individuals with any disability and of any age to use all kinds of digital technology.
Our accessibility experts help organisations of all types and sizes build accessible digital products and services, including global brands, government bodies, universities, charities and many more.
We are active participants in the global disability and accessibility community.
We are founder members of the global accessibility profession, work closely with some of the biggest businesses on the planet to maintain expert knowledge and organise TechShare Pro, Europe’s largest accessibility gathering.
Our services
We use our expertise to help individuals and organisations make the most of digital technology and accessibility features.
Senior Team, Trustees and Annual Reports
Read our annual reports, learn how we operate as a charitable company and meet our supporters and our board of trustees.
Our values
AbilityNet stands for integrity, inclusion, innovation and collaboration. Find out more about our values and how you could get involved.
Our history
AbilityNet has been supporting older and disabled people to use and adapt new technology since 1998.
Our impact
Find out how we’re working to create a digital world accessible to all - 98% of the people we supported this year report they are 'better able to use technology at home'
Our environmental response
Learn how we are minimising our environmental impact and addressing our carbon footprint.
AbilityNet and ESG
Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) refers to the central factors in measuring the sustainability and societal impact of an investment in an organisation. AbilityNet aims to minimise any impact from our operations, with a positive impact for our stakeholders and neighbours.
To find out more read our environmental response, access our impact report for details of our social efforts and visit our governance page.
AbilityNet and CSR
We work closely with many organisations as part of their commitment to community good.
Find out more about how we can be your Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) partner.
AbilityNet is a Disability Confident Leader
AbilityNet is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader - we aim to make the most of the opportunities provided by employing disabled people. Disability Confident is a government scheme, is voluntary and has been developed by employers and disabled people's representatives.
