Expert Resources: inclusive design


These are the items that relate to inclusive design found on the AbilityNet website. They may be factsheets, webinars, news stories, blog posts or reports.

  • Maps and Accessibility: TechSharePro 2021

    Jess Cahill | 14 Feb 2022
    AbilityNet’s Accessibility and Usability Consultant, Jess Cahill hosted a network session at TechShare Pro 2021 on maps and accessibility. In this article, she reflects on some of the issues, provides further insight into accessible maps, and discusses why they are important.

  • Useful insights into driverless vehicles for people with disabilities by Australian government

    Robin Christopherson | 26 Jan 2022
    AbilityNet's Head of Digital Inclusion reviews Australia’s recent Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications partnered project with LaTrobe University and the iMOVE Cooperative Research Centre.

  • How you can make packaging more accessible: TechShare Pro 2021

    Sophie Stevens | 25 Nov 2021
    We spoke with industry leaders in the accessible packaging space who shared insights into the technology that's breaking barriers, and the brands that are taking the lead in incorporating this technology into its packaging.

  • 5 reasons to embrace Inclusive Design: TechShare Pro 2021

    Kelly Chan | 24 Nov 2021
    Inclusive Design is a design that works for everyone. In the digital space, inclusive or accessible digital design works means anyone of any ability can access it regardless of ability. This blog is based on TechShare Pro 2021 and features leaders in the Inclusive Design space.

  • Top tips for inclusive and accessible onboarding

    Annie Mannion | 25 Jun 2021
    Join our free webinar with Lloyd's on Tuesday 29 June at 1pm BST: 'How to excel at inclusive onboarding and induction'.

  • Designing for Dementia

    Sarah Botterill | 18 May 2021
    Based on a webinar by AbilityNet, this factsheet offers tips on dementia-friendly website and digital design. You will find practical tips on co-designing with people who have dementia and tips for website structure, simple language, text styling, contrast, presenting multimedia and helping people...

  • What is WCAG, and why does it matter? On This Day

    Robin Christopherson | 04 May 2021
    Version 1.0 of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) launched on May 6, 1999. We review how they've impacted digital accessibility and why?W3C publishes the WCAG - one of the reasons they've become the de facto world standards for all things web (and soon mobile) and why they've proved to...

  • How to make products accessible by design

    Sarah Botterill | 18 Mar 2021
    Getting accessibility right demands an individual, human approach. So argued Christina Mallon, head of inclusive design and accessibility for global advertising firm Wunderman Thompson, at a fascinating session at TechShare Pro 2020. 

  • Dementia-friendly design: expert tips for inclusive websites

    Sarah Botterill | 16 Mar 2021
    This FREE webinar took place on 18 May 2021There are an estimated 850,000 people in the UK living with Dementia, which is a symptom of disease and injury that affects the brain. Commonly, people with dementia may find that they have memory loss, find it hard to concentrate, struggle with language...

  • Common accessibility issues that can only be fixed by inclusive design

    Annie Mannion | 07 Jul 2020
    Following inclusive design principles can help to address potential barriers and create a better user experience for all users, not just those who are disabled.