Back in May we launched an online survey which ran for 6 weeks. The survey asked users about what devices, web browsers and assistive technology they use to access GOV.UK. We got 712 completed surveys back, all of whom are from …
The word ‘accessibility’ gets used a lot. I have lots of conversations about it. People often have a different understanding to me of what it means, and that can make having effective conversations difficult.
In my first blog post, What we mean when we talk about accessibility, I said that it is common for people to have a narrow understanding of accessibility. It is not just about ensuring that someone blind can use your …
Part of my role as the Head of Accessibility for the GDS is to speak to different groups about the work we do, and to work with the rest of government to improve our digital public services for all of …
Next week sees the return of the 29th Annual International Technology and Persons with Disabilities Conference and, while we're not presenting any sessions this year, I will be attending the conference on behalf of the GDS. CSUN, as it's more …
We get lots of requests to provide guidance on building accessible services, and also for us to test the products that are being developed as part of the exemplar program or the GOV.UK platform. The Service Manual guidance on accessibility …
How accessible is your website?
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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