Articles: Accessibility

Articles

• 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.

• Why everyone should write accessible content

  Accessibility is a passion of mine. It’s the thing that I’m muttering about in my sleep and will rant about at anyone who will listen.

• Accessibility and disability: UK research and statistics

  Research and statistics into disability, accessibility and the spending power of disabled people.

• How to complain about inaccessible public sector websites

  Everyone has a right to access and use online public services and information.

• Website accessibility complaints process: your questions answered

  All public sector websites and mobile applications should be accessible. They should be easy for everyone to use. With the Government Digital Service (GDS) we answer some frequently asked questions.

• What is assistive technology? And how do disabled people use the web?

  A brief guide to the devices, software and equipment that disabled people use to navigate the web.

• HTML heading tag structure and website accessibility

  Headings do more than simply change the appearance of your web page content. They are a fundamental part of web accessibility. Here's how to best use HTML header tags.

• How to design accessible web forms

  Forms are an essential part of most websites. They’re the main channel for users to sign up, buy products and contact your business. Here’s how you can make sure they are accessible to all your website visitors.

• A message to web developers, from a screen reader user

  Here are some points I wish all web developers could hear before building their next website.