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Get involved with Digital Accessibility Week 2026
https://accessibility.blog.gov.uk/2026/05/11/get-involved-with-digital-accessibility-week-2026/
Published: May 11, 2026 12:46
Digital Accessibility Week 2026 is a cross-government online event taking place from Monday 18 ending on Thursday 21 May which is Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD).
Improving the DfE accessibility and inclusive design manual
https://accessibility.blog.gov.uk/2025/09/16/improving-the-dfe-accessibility-and-inclusive-design-manual/
Published: September 16, 2025 07:59
Making it easier for people to find what they need in the Department for Education accessibility and inclusive design manual.
Unlocking Accessibility: Information Architects share their approach to digital accessibility and design with people with disabilities
https://accessibility.blog.gov.uk/2025/05/09/unlocking-accessibility-information-architects-share-their-approach-to-digital-accessibility-and-design-with-people-with-disabilities/
Published: May 9, 2025 06:50
We asked information architects for advice on prioritising accessibility, educating teams, avoiding pitfalls, and using tools to ensure accessible information architecture.
Unlocking Accessibility: Frontend developers discuss semantic HTML and accessible code
https://accessibility.blog.gov.uk/2025/04/25/unlocking-accessibility-frontend-developers-discuss-semantic-html-and-accessible-code/
Published: April 25, 2025 08:44
We asked frontend developers about the importance of semantic HTML, how they ensure code is accessible from the start of a project, and how they make dynamic content accessible.
Top tips for hosting accessible and inclusive online events
https://accessibility.blog.gov.uk/2025/04/04/top-tips-for-hosting-accessible-and-inclusive-online-events/
Published: April 4, 2025 09:00
As we start thinking about Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) 2025, here are some tips for hosting accessible online events.
Text (digitised) and videotape: video transcripts help everyone, not just people with access needs
https://accessibility.blog.gov.uk/2025/03/13/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
https://accessibility.blog.gov.uk/2025/02/28/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
https://accessibility.blog.gov.uk/2025/01/14/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.