Accessible website design for the visually impaired

The most effective ways to help improve accessibility for the visually impaired, starts with considering the point of view of a disabled user and implementing inclusive design on your site.

Awareness days, Accessibility, Blind, Partially sighted

A HeXcellent 2022 accessibility journey

It’s been an eventful year at HeX Productions, giving the gift of accessibility across the land. With the year coming to a close, we wanted to share with you the hard work and achievements from our dedicated team over the last year.

Industry, Team, Accessibility

International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) 2022

There are one billion people around the world with some form of disability, making up around 15% of the global population. Many face barriers each day, isolating them from certain aspects of society. This unequal access can impact upon areas such as employment, education, transportation, and social participation.

Awareness days, Disablement, Industry

My accessibility journey: What I’ve learned as a communications professional

One year ago, I joined the HeX Productions team as their Digital Engagement Manager. I come with over 20 years experience in communications and marketing. So, you would think I would have known how to make my content accessible for all. I thought so too – but you would be wrong. This blog looks into what I’ve learned, so far, on my accessibility journey and ways that you can improve your content.

Advice, Industry, Accessibility

Back to Basics – Semantic HTML for Accessibility

In this blog, we’re going to take it back to basics and discuss how semantic HTML is the first step on the ladder of web accessibility.

Advice, Technical Tutorials, Accessibility

What are the key accessibility requirements for websites

In the UK, one-in-five people have some form of disability. Organisations have a responsibility to ensure their digital platforms are accessible. If it isn’t, you could be breaking the law, along with losing custom.

Advice, Industry, Accessibility

How to write an accessibility statement

Nowadays, more organisations are including statements on their websites that clearly defines the site’s level of accessibility. This blog will look into why they are so important and what you should include within an accessibility statement.

Advice, Industry, Accessibility