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Disability Equality Scotland win free accessible website build with HeX Productions

Written by Cheryl Swan on

We are thrilled to announce the winners of our free accessible web development competition!

Understanding the vital work that charitable organisations do, we wanted to give back in the best way our experts know how. To commemorate HeX’s 10th Birthday, we launched an exciting opportunity for a charity or not-for-profit organisation to win a free website build with our team. 

It was a tough decision after receiving entries from incredibly worthwhile and meaningful causes. After careful consideration, there was one clear winner – Disability Equality Scotland. The charity’s vision, to advocate for better lives for people with disabilities, perfectly aligns with our own organisational ethos, and we look forward to getting started on this important project.

The skyline of Edinburgh at dusk has a laptop overlayed on top with Disability Equality Scotland’s logo displayed on the screen.

Who is Disability Equality Scotland?

Disability Equality Scotland (DES) is a national organisation that works to achieve access and inclusion for every disabled person in Scotland.  

The passionate team promotes accessibility in both physical and digital forms. 

This includes vital work to provide: 

  • Access to online information and services in the natural environment.
  • Inclusive communication. 
  • Inclusion in decision-making, including inclusive design and access to safe transport.

In turn, it ensures disabled people across Scotland have the same access rights, equal opportunities, and independence as everyone else. 


The accessible web development project

Over the coming months, our web development experts will be working closely in partnership with the Disability Equality Scotland team on this exciting project.

HeX will design and build a completely new, accessible, and user-friendly website that supports the charity’s core values. This new, powerful online presence will help propel their important mission of raising awareness, attracting supporters, and making a difference in the community, thereby strengthening their commitment to making a lasting impact.

Lyn Pornaro, CEO of Disability Equality Scotland, said:

“We are proud to have won the HeX Productions accessible website competition and thrilled to be partnering with their team. 

Announcing this partnership on Global Accessibility Awareness Day is a timely reminder of the importance of digital inclusion.

It is essential that our online presence continues to reflect best practice in accessibility, usability, and inclusive communication. By collaborating with those who share our vision, we aim to develop a website that truly reflects our values and is accessible to all.”

Follow our accessibility journey on our social media channels or via our case study page in the near future.

We look forward to working together to make Scotland a more accessible and inclusive place for all.