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Is your website screen reader friendly?

In light of the recent WebAIM Screen Reader User Survey, we explore key result findings and ways to ensure your website is accessible and user-friendly for screen reader users.

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Advice, Accessibility, Blind

Accessible website design for blind users and people with low vision

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

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Awareness days, Digital Accessibility Matters, Accessibility, Blind, Partially sighted

Painting a picture of Deaf experiences with Nottingham artist Zoe Milner

We recently caught up Deaf artist, Zoe Milner, to discuss the role that British Sign Language (BSL) has played in her life.

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Awareness days, Deaf/HOH

Deaf Awareness: Access to Communication

A greater awareness and heightened understanding needs to be raised about the challenges that the Deaf community faces when accessing communication in person and online.

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Awareness days, Accessibility, Deaf/HOH

Research Institute for Disabled Consumers (RiDC) BSL blog translation

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Accessibility, Deaf/HOH

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.

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Awareness days, Disablement, Industry

Uniting with the Deaf community on International Day of Sign Languages

International Day of Sign Languages (IDSL) raises awareness of recognising the importance of the beautiful language and celebrates the different national sign languages around the world that unites the Deaf community.

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Awareness days, Deaf/HOH

How to build an inclusive online platform for the Deaf or hard of hearing community

Technology is an important aspect that plays a vital role in building inclusive online communities. 

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Awareness days, Deaf/HOH

Tackling loneliness through digital inclusion 

The theme of this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week is loneliness. 

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Awareness days, Disablement

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