How users change colours on websites
There are various ways that users can change colours on websites. We've investigated these different methods and looked at what they might mean for designers and developers.
Design
What we found when we tested tools on the world’s least-accessible webpage
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Mehmet Duran, Posted on:
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Access needs, Accessibility, Code, Content, Design, Testing
We built a webpage full of accessibility fails so that we could audit automated testing tools. Here's what we found.
Patterns for accessible webchats
Earlier this year we built a custom prototype webchat, as part of the webchat alpha. We looked at which technologies help make webchat software more usable with screen readers.
Dos and don'ts on designing for accessibility
Karwai Pun is an interaction designer currently working on Service Optimisation to make existing and new services better for our users. Karwai is part of an accessibility group at Home Office Digital, leading on autism. Together with the team, she’s created these …
Using the fieldset and legend elements
Using the right HTML elements when implementing forms is essential to ensure they can be used by as many people as possible including screen reader users. In this blog Léonie explains the correct usage of the fieldset and legend elements.
Colour contrast - why does it matter?
Colour contrast between text and background is important on web pages. It affects some people’s ability to perceive the information (in other words to be able to receive the information visually).
Related content and links
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.