A Guide to Writing Effective Alt Text for Image Accessibility
You’ve probably heard the terminology alternative text used when looking into digital accessibility, but do you know the best inclusive practices on how to use and write it? If not, then this blog will talk you through all you need to create accessible image descriptions and how to add alt text to your digital content.
What digital accessibility means to Shaw Trust Accessibility Services Assessor Alan Sleat
As part of the Digital Accessibility Matters campaign, we caught up with Shaw Trust Accessibility Services Screen Reader Assessor Alan, who shares what digital accessibility means to him.
Life of a Blind Girl: Why digital accessibility has more of an impact than you might think
Award-winning disability blogger, freelance writer and communications professional, Holly Tuke, shares an inspiring blog that delves into the importance of digital accessibility.
How to use emojis and hashtags in an accessible way
Everyone loves the use of a good emoji. However, did you know that if they aren’t used in the correct way, they can cause cognitive overload for some users and become an accessibility nightmare for blind people or those with low vision? Similarly, as useful as hashtags are as an outreach tool, there are best practices to make sure they are inclusive for everyone to interact with.
Writing and using hyperlinks to aid with digital accessibility
Hyperlinks are found on every web page across the internet and are one of the most basic, yet most important, aspects of web accessibility.
Week one campaign roundup up of why Digital Accessibility Matters
What a first week it was for the Digital Accessibility Matters campaign! In case you missed any important inclusive considerations on our social media channels, here is some top advice and resources to help you to create accessible online content.
Diary of a Disabled Person: Why Digital Accessibility Matters
When considering accessibility, the first things to spring to mind are lifts, ramps, and accessible bathrooms. However, there is another element to accessibility that arguably impacts a greater number of people, but is often overlooked; digital accessibility.