Disability inclusion and accessibility articles

How Scope use content design to be accessible

Content design helps to communicate information in the best way. Research and testing can improve the experiences of disabled people.

How society treats disabled people, new research by Scope

In our new research, we reveal how attitudes towards disabled people creates access barriers. And what businesses can do to help.

Jason Bates: What disability pride means to me

Jason Bates, Lead Communication and Engagement Manager at Tesco Maintenance shares what Disability Pride Month means to him.

Vivek Gohil: What disability pride means to me

Gaming accessibility consultant and freelance journalist Vivek Gohil shares what Disability Pride Month means to him.

Lucy Webster: What disability pride means to me

Acclaimed freelance writer, Lucy Webster shares what Disability Pride Month means to her.

Elisabeth Ward: What disability pride means to me

Scope's Lead Accessibility Specialist, Elisabeth Ward, shares what Disability Pride Month means to her.

The 4 principles of content accessibility

Learn the four core principles of content accessibility to create an inclusive website.

Let’s talk about Global Accessibility Awareness Day

How often do you think about digital accessibility? Do you know what technology is accessible? Global Accessibility Awareness day is the perfect opportunity to think about what you could do differently.

Swap the corporate jargon for these accessible alternatives

Learn how to speak, write and communicate more clearly at work. Swap the office jargon for these more accessible alternatives.

Designing for people on the autism spectrum

Learn how to design in a way that's more accessible for people on the autism spectrum.

7 tips for more inclusive meetings

Remote working means that the way organisations and teams collaborate has changed. With a lot of meetings now online, it can be harder for people to contribute effectively. This can mean some voices do not get heard.

How to make your Word documents more accessible

Follow these tips to create more accessible Microsoft Word documents.

UK Law and digital accessibility: What it means for your organisation

How does UK website accessibility law affect your organisation? Find out what public and private sector websites need to do to comply with the regulations.

7 easy ways to make your content more accessible

Content is everywhere. Your words. Your images. Your graphics. Your links.

How special characters and symbols affect screen reader accessibility

Special characters and punctuation are an important part of the information we share. But it’s worth noting how they impact accessibility. Particularly for screen reader users.

How to make your emails more accessible

We send and receive emails every day. But do you ever stop to think about how accessible your emails are before clicking send?

Why accessibility overlays do not improve site accessibility

Consider these points before using an accessibility overlay on your website. Often they can make the user experience worse for the disabled people they claim to help.

Accessible social media guide: Instagram

Many people could benefit from a more accessible Instagram experience. Follow our social media accessibility guidelines to make your Instagram content more accessible.

Further accessibility resources

Web accessibility resources to help you build inclusive design best practices into your work.

6 web accessibility features that benefit more people than you think

There are 14 million disabled people in the UK, many who rely on website accessibility. But designing for disability results in designs that benefit everybody.