Posts and guides about accessibility.
Consumption of digital content is part of our every day lives. It has never been easier for anyone to quickly create digital content. However, there’s a common pitfall many businesses and individuals fall into: the…
Tables are often used in web design for organising data, but their usage raises questions about accessibility and experience.
A recent look into the University’s website statistics has revealed intriguing insights into page load times, the amount of time it takes for a page’s content to appear, across various countries. On average, our…
When it comes to expressing numbers, there are various methods to choose from. While the Arabic numbering system is the most widely used in Western cultures, Roman numerals still find their place in certain contexts.
Writing good alternative text (alt text) for images is an important aspect of web accessibility. Alt text provides a brief description of the image for individuals who are visually impaired and using a screen reader.
From the start of any digital project, accessibility should be the main focus of your content. If what you have created has accessibility issues you will have to revisit it. This can sometimes create a mountain of…
Links are more useful when they make sense out of context.
The University website has over 5,000 PDF files, most of which do not comply with accessibility legislation. If documents do not meet accessibility standards they could be breaking the Equality Act 2010. How can we…
We are retiring the old long form page styles due to their accessibility issues.
Headings communicate the organisation of content on a page. Web browsers, plug-ins, and assistive technologies can use them to provide in-page navigation and to understand the relative importance of the information.