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Figure and figcaption – extended alternate text for screen readers?
Media Type: BlogpostsThe usual way of making images accessible for people who can't see them is to provide alternative text using the alt attribute of the element. However, in many websites, images…
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An international perspective on the business case behind accessibility – video interview with Axel Leblois
Media Type: VideosAfter many years, it feels like the business case for accessibility and inclusive design is becoming better understood and acted upon in businesses. This is a clip from an interview…
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Collecting dates in an accessible way
Media Type: BlogpostsThere are many different ways to collect dates from users in website forms. But what's the best way to do that in a way that's accessible to everyone? In this…
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The one small thing people in each digital job role could do in 2019 to improve accessibility – Digital Accessibility Experts Podcast 4
Media Type: PodcastsAt Hassell Inclusion we believe that each member of a digital development team has a role to play in ensuring that the products they create are accessible. However, often people don't…
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Common pitfalls and misunderstandings in accessibility auditing
Media Type: BlogpostsAt Hassell Inclusion we deliver a huge amount of accessibility training to organisations all over the world. Our Head of Training, Jon Gooday, has had the honour of training over…
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Scope website case study: Train-Support-Test strategy – spend your money on training not audits
Media Type: BlogpostsScope, the disability equality charity in England and Wales, asked us to help them make sure their new site worked for every single one of their users, and to demonstrate…
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Is input type=”date” ready for use in accessible websites?
Media Type: BlogpostsOne of the 'new' HTML5 elements - input type="date" - was intended to simplify the collection of dates on websites, and to reduce user errors whilst doing so. So is…
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Boomers are the largest generation in history – so how do you make sure they can use your website?
Media Type: VideosOur population is ageing. Boomers are the largest generation in history. They also have significant buying power. So how should you ensure that they can use your websites and mobile…
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Accessibility myths 2019 – Digital Accessibility Experts Podcast 3
Media Type: PodcastsBack in 2011, I published a blog trying to change some of the things people were misunderstanding about accessibility. In this podcast our team are bringing that up to date…
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What’s new in Accessibility in 2019 – enabling technologies and ATs
Media Type: BlogpostsIn my follow-up blog to 'Inclusive Design goes mainstream in 2019' I'm looking at the multiple layers of technology that are needed to deliver an accessible digital experience to people…
