I am now a volunteer in my local area for AbilityNet. We help elderly and disabled people with their IT issues. From the website:
“A digital world accessible to all
AbilityNet is a pioneering UK charity with a global perspective. We believe the power of digital technology should be available to everyone, regardless of ability or age. Our free online resources and a network of over 300 community-based volunteers help individuals with any disability, of any age, to use all kinds of digital technology.
Our teams of experts help organisations of all types and sizes to become more inclusive and to build accessible digital products and services. We are founder members of the global accessibility profession, work closely with some of the biggest businesses on the planet and organise TechShare Pro, Europe’s largest accessibility gathering.”
Issues we face range from helping someone with their first online grocery shop to more technical fault fixing done remotely via TeamViewer.
For my part, it is all experience and actually, you get a good feeling from helping someone in need.
