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This is for everyone: documenting how we rebuild inclusive digital services across government
Site URL: accessibility.blog.gov.uk
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Text (digitised) and videotape: video transcripts help everyone, not just people with access needs
Published: March 13, 2025 09:15
Many individuals prefer reading video transcripts. At the Ministry of Defence, a survey was conducted to explore how staff without accessibility needs engage with transcripts and the reasons for their preferences.
Navigating dyscalculia: Designing with empathy in mind
https://accessibility.blog.gov.uk/2025/03/06/navigating-dyscalculia-designing-with-empathy-in-mind/
Published: March 6, 2025 09:10
1 in 20 people in the UK have dyscalculia. Our new accessibility persona highlights several common barriers that individuals with dyscalculia may face when using poorly designed digital services.
Unlocking Accessibility: Key misconceptions, common issues, and tools used by Accessibility Specialists
Published: February 28, 2025 08:19
We asked accessibility specialists about what are the key misconceptions and common issues they encounter in accessibility, and what tools they use during audits.
10 digital accessibility mistakes to avoid
https://accessibility.blog.gov.uk/2025/02/04/10-digital-accessibility-mistakes-to-avoid/
Published: February 4, 2025 08:32
A list of common mistakes and simple fixes when designing and developing accessible websites and apps.
Accessibility audit of the Met Office app: outcomes and learnings
Published: January 14, 2025 08:54
We explore how the Met Office responded to an accessibility report. We also trialled tandem testing and highlighted the lessons we learnt in understanding mobile apps.
Unlocking Accessibility: User researchers share their approach to digital accessibility and recruiting people with disabilities
Published: January 7, 2025 08:47
We asked user researchers about their role in making digital services accessible, recruiting people with access needs, and sharing best practices for integrating accessibility into the user research process.
What GDS has found from public sector accessibility monitoring
Published: December 17, 2024 16:27
Find out what our team found from the last 3 years of monitoring the accessibility of public sector websites and mobile apps.
2024 Festive accessibility quiz
https://accessibility.blog.gov.uk/2024/12/06/2024-festive-accessibility-quiz/
Published: December 6, 2024 09:01
We hope you enjoy this light-hearted, festive quiz brought to you by Kelly and Samantha.
Introducing the Leader’s Guide to Accessibility
https://accessibility.blog.gov.uk/2024/11/21/introducing-the-leaders-guide-to-accessibility/
Published: November 21, 2024 10:07
This leader's guide is for anyone with responsibility for a digital team, product or service. It will help you work out how to build accessibility into your product or service from the start.
Unlocking Accessibility: Content designers share their experience and advice
Published: November 5, 2024 09:52
We asked content designers from various government departments how they initially learned about accessibility and what they wished others would consider when creating accessible content.