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How do I measure accessibility maturity and compliance?

Guest Blogger | 08 Apr 2021

Alistair McNaught introduces the AbilityNet/McNaught Maturity Model in the first of a series of blogs exploring its use within a range of higher education institutions.
Support for community-based tablets and technology

Sarah Botterill | 07 Apr 2021

AbilityNet’s volunteers are supporting a tablet roll-out into communities through collaboration in West Yorkshire.
International Telecommunication Union publishes report on state of ICT accessibility in Europe

Robin Christopherson | 01 Apr 2021

My thoughts from Accessible Europe event at the end of March 2021.
Auto captions come to Chrome

Adam Tweed | 30 Mar 2021

Live captioning is now available to everyone using a Google Chrome browser.
Can the European Accessibility Act level up access to digital services?

Robin Christopherson | 30 Mar 2021

Can the European Accessibility Act level the accessibility field in Europe? We speak to experts including Funka, Microsoft and the European Disability Forum and ask what impact the European Accessibility Act Might have. The article explains what the European Accessibility Act is, when it takes...
BBC tips to help bring web accessibility to the centre stage of your business

Sophie Stevens | 29 Mar 2021

Join our free webinar on 6 April to learn about digital accessibility best practices with Accessibility Specialist at the BBC, Emma Pratt-Richens.
New accessibility training courses for higher and further education

Annie Mannion | 29 Mar 2021

Sign up for two accessibility training for HE and FE professionals.
When will the European Accessibility Act take effect?

Sarah Botterill | 29 Mar 2021

The European Union published the European Accessibility Act in 2019.Three years later, by the end of June 2025, those requirements must be implemented in the products and services being sold in the EU (See timeline below).EAA timeline7 June 2019The European Union publishes the European...
Fast Facts on the European Accessibility Act

Sarah Botterill | 29 Mar 2021

The European Accessibility Act promises a levelling up of access to digital products and services throughout Europe and beyond, but what is it?Our Q&A answers common questions about the EAA at-a-glance.What are the aims of The European Accessibility Act?The EAA aims to improve the flow of...
Accessibility Insights monthly webinars with key accessibility figures

Annie Mannion | 23 Mar 2021

Our Accessibility Insights series of monthly webinars has included guests from Microsoft, ATOS, Barclays, and Sainsbury's.

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