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Access by Design Award Winners once again!
We are delighted to announce that we were winners at the Chichester and Bognor Business Awards last Friday, in... read more »
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How to make Wicked even more so using Accessibility Services!
I was lucky enough to watch Wicked The Musical last night at the Mayflower, Southampton. I had seen it... read more »
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Oh no, not the c-word!
What is the C-Word with Web page accessibility? Click Here. Er... Click Where?Click here. Three simple words that are incredibly... read more »
![A silver credit card lying flat on a plain surface, The numbers are flat, and blend into the background, making them very difficult to read. Sunlight streams in from a nearby window, creating a strong natural lighting effect with extremely bright highlights and soft shadows on the card and surface. The words Nationwide Select Nightmare! are printed on the card.](https://accessbydesign.uk/abd/wp-content/themes/access2022/images/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=https://accessbydesign.uk/abd/wp-content/gallery/2024-blogs/credit-card.jpg&w=300&h=220)
The need for a colour check is not just for websites!
A real-world experience with a credit card My elderly father has been hospitalised for some time but will be coming... read more »
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Happy Birthday WCAG - Accessibility!
What is WCAG? Accessibility means what exactly? 25 years ago, WCAG 1.0 was introduced.The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines. Version 1.0 These... read more »
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The problem with white backgrounds
White backgrounds affect some neurodivergent people.Symptoms can include headaches and exhaustion.I see this at first-hand with two of my... read more »
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Finalists at the Chichester and Bognor Business Awards 2024!
We are thrilled to announce that we are finalists at the Chichester and Bognor Business Awards 2024, in the... read more »
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Why Is Involving Disabled Individuals Crucial for Accessibility Audits
Why is it important to involve individuals, in accessibility audits?In our world it's crucial to ensure that websites are... read more »
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How to Make Your Site User-Friendly for Everyone
Web Accessibility Basics In todays era it is not a legal obligation but also a moral responsibility to ensure that... read more »
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Ensuring Equal Access to Your Website
From Breaking Barriers, to Enhancing Online Experience In a time where the digital world is constantly expanding it has become... read more »