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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.

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Advice, Digital Accessibility Matters

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.

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Advice, Accessibility

What is digital accessibility and why is it important?

We’re sure you’ve heard the term digital accessibility used a lot over the years, but you may not be sure why it’s so important for your organisation or how to implement these changes. 

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Advice, Industry, Accessibility

Accessibility and Colour Contrast: Why Does it Matter?

No matter what digital platform you look at, there are elements of colour found across an array of site features. Having sufficient colour contrast ratios, makes sure that everyone can perceive your information. In turn, giving equal access to your content.

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Advice, Accessibility

A website designers guide to accessible typography

Online content consumption is soaring, due to people spending more time on their digital devices than ever before. Text makes up a very large portion of this content, so the need for this to be accessible is crucial.

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Advice, Design

Website Accessibility Checklist: A Beginner’s Guide

As an organisation you’ve most likely adapted your messaging and branding to stand out against your competitors. But, have you considered the digital accessibility of your platform to make sure that it is inclusive for all of your target audience? If not, your site users may go elsewhere.

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Advice, Digital Accessibility Matters, Accessibility

How to design Autism friendly websites

Learn simple adjustments that you can make to your website content to help support autistic users and enhance the user experience when on your digital platforms.

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Advice, Awareness days

What is WCAG: Understanding Accessibility Guidelines

If you’ve typed ‘digital accessibility’ into a search engine, I’m sure you’ve seen the acronym WCAG appearing a lot – but what does it actually mean? This blog will answer that question.

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Advice, Accessibility

How to create accessible video content

There are a lot of things you need to consider to make your video accessible. Additions such as audio description, accessible video formats, captions, transcriptions, and even colours and fonts. This blog will look into ways you can make your video content accessible for all.

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Advice, Accessibility

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