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GOV.UK ID Check app: Building an accessible digital identity app

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GOV.UK ‘Confirm your identity’ page on a mobile device

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 …

Government Communication Service tips to deliver better British Sign Language content

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A BSL interpreter for the King’s Coronation 2023 points to a link for the coronation website.

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.

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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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