Accessibility Related Content
Developing an accessible digital presence with users in mind
Danny Bluestone, CEO of Cyber-Duck, stresses the importance of creating an accessible digital presence that is designed to put the user at the heart of the experience, particularly within governments.
The EU Web Accessibility Directive to usher in an inclusive learning experience
Stewart Watts, Vice President EMEA, D2L, outlines the background of the EU Web Accessibility Directive and discusses its increased importance given the context of the increased move to online learning we’ve seen due to COVID.
Can nature help to improve your mental health?
Here, we discuss Lea Wermelin, Danish Minister for the Environment’s current priorities, such as encouraging those with mental health issues to make the most of Denmark’s green spaces and increasing natures accessibility.
Digital accessibility: Transforming government
Alison Pritchard, Interim Director General, Government Digital Service comments that digital accessibility is transforming government to meet user needs.
5 steps the public sector should follow when making information accessible
Fiona McParland, Publishing Manager, APS Group, highlights 5 steps that public sector organisations should consider when making information accessible.
The danger of care home placement after hospital discharge
Paul Fever, of Go Access Distribution, explores the danger of care home placement after hospital discharge and discusses alternatives.
How to write a top web accessibility statement
Ross Linnett, Founder and CEO of Recite Me, explains how public sector bodies can write a top web accessibility statement to comply with the looming deadline imposed by the UK’s new web accessibility laws.
Better access to health services for Deaf community is needed
Clare Vale, Managing Director of Sign Solutions, discusses how COVID-19 has highlighted the need for better access to health services for the Deaf community.
The priorities for rail transport in the UK
Jonathan Miles, Editor of Open Access Government, explores some of the ambitious plans of the current Secretary of State for Transport in the UK, The Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP when it comes to rail.
The Digital Accessibility Centre (DAC)
The Digital Accessibility Centre works with clients to create digital media that is accessible to all members of a population.
The EU Web Accessibility Directive: A practical guide for the public sector
Emily Coward, Head of Development at Microserve, discusses what the EU Web Accessibility Directive is and what public sector organisations need to know.
International Day of People with Disabilities: Understanding public sector digital accessibility
Ross Linnett, Founder and CEO of Recite Me, looks at what public sector bodies must do in 2020 to comply with the UK’s digital accessibility laws.
Accessibility for all is not an option – it’s a fundamental right
European Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs, Skills and Labour Mobility, Marianne Thyssen, explains why accessibility is important for all citizens
