Digital Access Blog

How to address accessibility complaints

Accessibility

People with disabilities often run into accessibility issues when using everyday systems or services that most people take for granted. It's important that organisations understand the appropriate way to address these issues.

Bridging the gap

Accessibility

Web accessibility is a complex subject and although it has been around since the dawn of the Web, much of it is still not understood. So where is it going wrong?

Plain language is not just plain words

Accessibility

Plain language is a user-centred approach to producing content. It starts with understanding your audience’s needs. And ideally, it ends with user testing to make sure you’ve met them.

WCAG confusion around audio description

Accessibility

Parts of the Web Content Accessibility Guideline 2.0 (WCAG 2.0) can be difficult to understand, especially if you're rapidly trying to get your head around it and apply it before your website or article is launched to the public.

Three tips that anyone can use to create more accessible content

Accessibility

Accessible content is an integral part of web accessibility. Below are three techniques that anyone can use to make their content more accessible and inclusive to people with disabilities.

Embedded YouTube and Google Maps – are they accessible?

Digital Accessibility

Organisations often rely on embedded content to add additional functionality to their websites. It's incredibly easy to share a YouTube video or Google map, and embed that video on your own website using HTML that is automatically generated.

Australian Accessibility Conference (OZeWAI) Highlights - February 2020

Digital Accessibility

Matthew attended the Australian Accessibility Conference in Perth which combined both the Perth Web Accessibility Camp and OZeWAI into one big event. Read about the latest in accessibility here.

Accessibility in Oz

Accessibility is often an afterthought in digital projects, overlooked due to time or budget constraints. Making accessibility a separate process implies it's an extra task to be completed, rather than something that should be considered from the start.  

Bupa understands importance of digital inclusivity

Accessibility Training

Digital inclusion is paramount for every organisation and business. Poor decisions around accessibility can prove costly, with organisations risking reputational damage along with possible legal action and the need to redesign.