Assistive technology refers to devices or systems that help maintain or improve a person's ability to do things in everyday life. This includes products, equipment, and systems that enhance learning, working, and daily living for individuals with disabilities or accessibility challenges.
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Ability Net: IT support at home for disabled people Read more
AccessAdvisr provides a platform for disabled people to rate and review accessibility (or otherwise) different places and transport stops. Read more
Anxiety UK is a member of the Association of Mental Health Providers working to relieve and support those living with anxiety and anxiety-based depression by providing information, support and understanding via an extensive range of services, including 1:1 therapy. Read more
Apps to help those caring for someone with dementia Read more
Aubin is a new type of journey planner app designed to help people with autism travel on public transport. Read more
Phone app for people with autism or mental health problems giving them easy access to support via phone. Read more
This free app features simple, easy advice on 18 everyday first aid scenarios, as well as tips on how to prepare for emergencies, from severe winter weather to road traffic accidents. Read more
Calibre Audio Library is a national charity providing a subscription-free service of unabridged audio books for adults and children with sight problems, dyslexia or other disabilities, who cannot read print. Read more
The CAREline Community Alarm is a personal alarm button, which can be worn as a necklace or a wrist strap at home. In an emergency, when you press the button, it automatically dials Southampton City Council's telecare service. Read more
CommunicoTool 2 is a language and development application for tablet. The app offers a gallery of images, pictograms, and sounds to help children express themselves and interact successfully with the world. Read more
FREE basic computer help open to anyone aged 50 plus and living in Southampton. Read more
Working to encourage integration and equality between deaf and hearing people in all areas of life. deafPLUS provide a range of services from advocacy to employment, equipment to information and advice. Read more
deafPLUS provides a range of services to support deaf carers including employment and traning support, an advisory service, demonstration of assistive equipment, advocacy, support in benefit claims and accessing help at home and respite breaks Read more
Information from 'Disability Grants’ on current grants and funding available Read more
Don't Tone Alone (DTA) CIC run a range of accessible, free and subsidised projects for marginalised communities and those who wish to progress their health and fitness. They also have an app. Read more
Epdetect is an accelerometer based mobile phone application that uses advanced signal processing to detect epileptic seizures. It runs on most mobile phones that support SMS messaging, movement detection and GPS position location. Read more
Information about all the equipment and changes you can make to improve your quality of life in Southampton. This could include mobility equipment, to help you get out and about, or small adaptations to your home to help with your daily routine. Read more
EthosDisability.com is a lifestyle site for people with additional/changing needs. Read more
The Active10 app hopes to encourage people to fit healthy changes in around their existing schedule Read more
SO18 residents isolated due to a lack of digital connectivity can access #SOLetsConnect for support and/or loans of equipment and/or provision of internet access. Read more
How to use the Chrome browser to install assistive web extensions Read more