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Keeley Talbot - Accessibility Officer - Government Digital Service

Websites need to be accessible to be inclusive

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Public sector organisations have a legal duty to make websites accessible. Find out how your organisation is impacted at GOV.UK/accessibility-regulations 

GOV.UK service and product owners need to upload an accessibility page and publishers need to upload an accessible documents policy.

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