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Digital Accessibility is a fascinating, complex subject that can seem to be quite scary but actually, the principles of it are quite logical and straightforward.
The biggest challenge we find is getting people started on their digital accessibility journey.
We love sharing our experiences and our thoughts through this blog.
Whether it is looking at accessible web design, an accessibility audit or any other aspect of digital accessibility, we hope that you find them interesting and engaging.
Confirmation Bias
A pat on the back I would guess that we all like to know we are doing something right. It...
The Importance of Website Accessibility
Ensuring Inclusivity and Compliance In today's digital age, having an online presence is essential for individuals, businesses, and organizations of...
We are going on a scavenger hunt!
Have you ever been on a scavenger hunt? It is an exciting and interactive recreational game in which participants work...
How do you balance aesthetics with accessibility?
Two images, same website There are two images above. The image on the left is of our website. The image...
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, otherwise known as WCAG
What are the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines? This is perhaps the most common starting point when you first come across...
A staircase and a ramp are both OK!
A perfect world? We would all love it if we lived in a world where every website or web portal...
Are having featured images on a web page important?
Asking ChatGPT I asked ChatGPT had to say and it gave me some excellent answers, including why adding an Alt...
Website Accessibility Webinar
It is always wonderful meeting like-minded people! It was such a privilege to take part in a webinar about a...
What will a website accessibility audit give me?
Understanding why A website accessibility audit will provide you with valuable insights into the accessibility of your website for users...
Please do not use Filenames as Alt Text
Hopefully, most of us have heard of Alt Text and how important it is. It is used to provide...
Overlays do not just affect disabled people!
A great start to the week! Monday morning. My car won’t start and I have a one-hour drive home ahead...
Imitation is the highest form of flattery!
That accessibility tool looks familiar! In my last blog, I detailed my recent journey with the Scottish Parliament in developing...
Helping the Scottish Parliament with their Digital Accessibility
A very different experience We usually get called in to work with an organisation after launching their website, often up...
Understanding Web Analytics: Using Data to Improve Your Website's Performance
Web analytics is essential for any business or organization with a website. It involves collecting and analyzing data on...
Let’s talk about Links
Website accessibility audit for an NHS Trust I have just finished an audit for an NHS Health Trust. Generally, the...
Today is a day of triple celebration!
By the strangest of coincidences, 3 events are happening today. What is happening? Firstly, today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day! It...
Once upon a time, 34 years ago…
A life-changing event 4 teenagers come out of a club in Brighton at 2am. The driver felt he had too...
Our Accessiblity Toolbar
We do this as standard! Ever since 2006, when we created our first fully accessible website, we have always created...
“We don’t allow Alt text”
An extensive digital accessibility review I was talking to one of my clients yesterday that I had done a large...
The Blue Badge Access Awards 2023 have now been launched, with a new website!
What are the Blue Badge Access Awards? The Blue Badge Access Awards has been setting the Gold Standard for Access...
Access by Design shortlisted for Small Award!
The Digital Star Award We are very proud to announce that we have been has been shortlisted for the Digital...
How to Migrate Your Business Online
The consequences of the deadly epidemic have been truly harsh on people. However, certain reports reveal a considerable increase...
Expanding our team again in a different way!
Live website audits One of my favourite parts of what I do is working with my Team on the Live...