The UK’s digital accessibility laws are relatively new and unclear compared to other parts of UK law. And there are several parts that relate to web accessibility. Gavin B Harris explains them here.
Links. They help us navigate from one place to another. But sometimes it’s tricky to know how to write useful link text.
Content is everywhere. Your words. Your images. Your graphics. Your links.
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.
Fonts can have an impact on our ability to read and get the information we want quickly.
We send and receive emails every day. But do you ever stop to think about how accessible your emails are before clicking send?
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.
Learn how to write more useful alt-text descriptions, and avoid these common mistakes.
Many people could benefit from a more accessible Instagram experience. Learn how to make your posts and Instagram content more accessible to disabled people.
Web accessibility resources to help you build inclusive design best practices into your work.
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.
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.
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 the Central Digital and Data Office (CDDO) 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.