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This is for everyone: documenting how we rebuild inclusive digital services across government
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Tackling a system's accessibility without testing
https://accessibility.blog.gov.uk/2024/09/03/tackling-a-systems-accessibility-without-testing/
Published: September 3, 2024 10:11
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) provides a helpful framework for identifying technical accessibility issues, but what happens when the same issues crop up time and again? How can you find the causes and change the culture of the team behind…
Alternative text in action
https://accessibility.blog.gov.uk/2024/07/17/alternative-text-in-action/
Published: July 17, 2024 10:15
We want to share some top tips on writing and using alternative text to encourage everyone to add it into their content every day. Our tips can be applied no matter what software or application you’re using.
Celebrating Global Accessibility Awareness Day
https://accessibility.blog.gov.uk/2024/05/16/celebrating-global-accessibility-awareness-day/
Published: May 16, 2024 10:04
Try the mouse challenge this Global Accessibility Awareness Day to understand the importance of inclusivity in digital spaces.
GOV.UK ID Check app: Building an accessible digital identity app
Published: April 4, 2024 15:35
The background At Government Digital Service (GDS), our mission is to make digital government simpler, clearer and faster for everyone. As part of the GOV.UK One Login programme, we released the GOV.UK ID Check app for iOS and Android last …
WCAG 2.2 Detective Skills
https://accessibility.blog.gov.uk/2024/03/13/wcag-2-2-detective-skills/
Published: March 13, 2024 11:13
Super clues to help teams crack the case wide open: improving accessibility for websites and services with the help of new WCAG 2.2 criteria.
Accessibility and service design for inclusion
https://accessibility.blog.gov.uk/2024/02/21/accessibility-and-service-design-for-inclusion/
Published: February 21, 2024 11:56
This blog explores accessibility and universal service design from both a professional and personal experience and suggests what might be happening next.
Government Communication Service tips to deliver better British Sign Language content
Published: January 29, 2024 09:40
The Government Communication Service has published guidance including handy tips to help departments deliver better British Sign Language content to meet the needs of Deaf BSL users.
Get to WCAG 2.2 faster with the GOV.UK Design System
https://accessibility.blog.gov.uk/2024/01/11/get-to-wcag-2-2-faster-with-the-gov-uk-design-system/
Published: January 11, 2024 15:53
UK government services can use the GOV.UK Design System to help meet the latest accessibility guidelines, before monitoring for WCAG 2.2 starts in October 2024.