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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.

 

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Enlightening and horrifying!

Posted on 23 February 2023

I would like to share a comment I received on Monday from a web developer after I presented them...

Photos of the Access by Design Audit Team: Iona, Mede, Sara, Krista and Lleona

LinkedIn tried to become more accessible and it sadly backfired

Posted on 16 February 2023

LinkedIn has decided to automatically add an alt tag when you post with an image.A commendable attempt to improve...

The Access by Design Website Accessibility Audit Team: Krista (Superpower: Blind, Weapon: JAWs Screen Reader),  Mede (Superpower: Blind, Weapon: JAWs Screen Reader),  Iona (Superpower: Cannot use hands, Weapon: Dragon Dictation),  Sara (Superpower: Neurodivergent, Weapon: Dark Mode), Lleona (Superpower: Blind, Weapon: NVDA Screen Reader),

Let me ask you a question

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If you truly wanted to find out how accessible your website is for disabled people, does it...

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The European Accessibility Act

Posted on 9 February 2023

The train is coming. The European Accessibility Act comes into force on the 28th June 2025. At this point, website...

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What happens when you fall at the first hurdle?

Posted on 7 February 2023

Accessibility audit for a sixth form college I completed a website accessibility audit with a college recently. Like other...

How much would you rather spend on exactly the same audit? Option A is next to a bag of money. Option B is next to 5 bags of money. You choose

Which would you rather pay, for the same website accessibility audit?

Posted on 26 January 2023

Legal action has already begun I have been working with a client recently, undertaking an accessibility audit of their website.Unfortunately,...

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A different accessibility statement

Posted on 25 January 2023

I love this accessibility statement!I was out walking along this seafront this morning and came...

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Do you just want to tick boxes?

Posted on 12 January 2023

What are you looking for?

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Website Accessibility Training Day in Chichester 27th Feburary 2023

Posted on 5 January 2023

If you are a web designer and are in West Sussex or Hampshire, this is for you! Website accessibility (for...

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My TEDxTalk on Website Accessibility is now featured on TED.com!

Posted on 13 December 2022

**** UPDATE ****My talk is now live, follow this link to watch it!  I am simply...

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Why Every Industry Should Make Customer Experience a Priority

Posted on 12 December 2022

Customer experience should always be a top priority for businesses in every industry — no matter how big or...

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A Quick Guide to Minimalistic Web Design

Posted on 9 December 2022

One design style that never goes out of trend is minimalistic. Simple lines, lack of clutter and subtle hues...

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What emotions do you feel when you hear the words “Accessibility Audit?”

Posted on 8 December 2022

What do you feel? Anxiety?Fear?Relief?It is a challenging question. I had never realised just how challenging it could be.Sometimes the...

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Where Will Web Design Be 1 Year From Now?

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Technology is advancing with each passing day in the 21st century. The internet has become an essential part of our...

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Here is why you should consider website accessibility from the beginning!

Posted on 24 November 2022

Starting a new development I have just started consulting on a new project. It is the development of a search...

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The Tab Test

Posted on 27 October 2022

A test that anyone can do! Would you like a quick way to find out if the website you are...

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Website Accessibility Training Day 27th October 2022

Posted on 25 October 2022

This event has been postponed for a few weeks time in a new venue, details to follow... This training day...

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As you can see, our beautfiul new website is now live

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We are so excited about our brand-new website! Our goal with our website is to create a space that is...

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A message for web designers everywhere

Posted on 19 October 2022

Are you struggling? Are you a web designer? Are you struggling with accessibility?You do not have to struggle any more.You...

10 Top Tips to make your content more accessible by Access by Design

10 top tips on improving the accessibility of your website

Posted on 11 October 2022

Web accessibility is a complicated area, a lot of people are confused by it.It is one of those subjects...

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Should a website that is fully accessible for disabled people cost more?

Posted on 6 October 2022

Should accessibility be expensive? Should a website that is fully accessible for disabled people...

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This is why I hate website accessibility overlays

Posted on 30 September 2022

What is a web accessibility overlay? (Extract taken from: https://overlayfactsheet.com/)Overlays are a broad term for technologies that aim to...

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Do you know what a site map is?

Posted on 27 September 2022

Do you know what a site map is?Site maps are great! They are, quite simply, a very clean page...

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Skips Links - an introduction

Posted on 26 September 2022

What are Skip links? Have you heard of Skip Links? They are hyperlinks that are usually hidden visually and they...