Accessibility and disability: facts and figures
Research and statistics into disability, accessibility and the spending power of disabled people.
Research and statistics into disability, accessibility and the spending power of disabled people.
Understanding accessibility means understanding disabled experiences. And the more you learn about different disabled experiences, the more likely you are to design inclusively.
Everyone has a right to access and use online public services and information.
All public sector websites and mobile applications should be accessible. They should be easy for everyone to use. We've partnered with the Government Digital Service (GDS) to answer some of your frequently asked questions.
A brief guide to the devices, software and equipment that disabled people use to navigate the web.
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 use them properly.
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.
Here are some points I wish all web developers could hear before building their next website.
The covid-19 pandemic has forced everything online. Students study in virtual online classes. Workplaces are remote. Fundraising, social, political and marketing campaigns all continue as usual. Now relying on their online channels more than ever.
An audit is the starting point in understanding how accessible your website or service is. Here's how to get it right.
This is an important moment for digital accessibility. The Covid-19 pandemic has shown us that accessibility is no longer a ‘nice to have’.
Finding something to watch should be easy and enjoyable. But for millions of disabled people in the UK it can be frustrating. Freeview’s new Accessible TV Guide gives viewers with accessibility needs a simpler interface to discover and find content on the service.
Use these simple techniques to make your PowerPoint presentations more accessible.
Dyslexia is a common learning difficulty that affects the skills a person uses to learn how to read and write. It's estimated up to 1 in every 10 people in the UK has some degree of dyslexia. Tailoring your writing to this audience makes your content more accessible to everyone.
A series of webinars and resources from the Government Digital Service (GDS) to improve your understanding of digital accessibility.
We explain how charities and organisations can meet new public sector bodies regulations and improve the accessibility of their digital services.
Learn how to make your videos more accessible with subtitles, closed captions and transcripts. We explain the difference between each and how they help people with various access needs.
Some of the most common accessibility errors with public sector websites. And how they can be resolved to meet new accessibility regulations.
These are the five most annoying inaccessible web elements I face as a blind screen reader user every day, and how to fix them.
Using plain English makes your writing more accessible. Follow these tips to upgrade your writing style and reach more people.