Disability inclusion and accessibility resources
Free articles and toolkits to support you with disability inclusion and accessibility.
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Accessible events toolkit
When you measure the success of your event, accessibility should be part of your criteria. And it should be a priority.
This toolkit will help you understand how to:
- plan an accessible event
- choose a venue
- communicate about your event
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Retention of disabled staff toolkit
Disabled workers are nearly twice as likely to fall out of work than non-disabled workers.
This toolkit will help you:
- Understand barriers to staying in work
- Take actions to keep disabled employees
- Monitor your progress
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Vivek Gohil: What disability pride means to me
Gaming accessibility consultant and freelance journalist Vivek Gohil shares what Disability Pride Month means to him.
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Lucy Webster: What disability pride means to me
Acclaimed freelance writer, Lucy Webster shares what Disability Pride Month means to her.
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Elisabeth Ward: What disability pride means to me
Scope's Lead Accessibility Specialist, Elisabeth Ward, shares what Disability Pride Month means to her.
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The 4 principles of content accessibility
Learn the four core principles of content accessibility to create an inclusive website.
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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.
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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.
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Designing for people on the autism spectrum
Learn how to design in a way that's more accessible for people on the autism spectrum.
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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.
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How to make your Word documents more accessible
Follow these tips to create more accessible Microsoft Word documents.
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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.
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7 easy ways to make your content more accessible
Content is everywhere. Your words. Your images. Your graphics. Your links.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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Further accessibility resources
Web accessibility resources to help you build inclusive design best practices into your work.
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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.