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Accessibility

What is Web Accessibility?

Web accessibility is the practice of making your website usable by as many people as possible, across many types of devices, no matter their abilities or circumstances. A brief introduction to the main principles of accessibility, to be Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, and Robust.

Clear and Simple Language

Clear and simple language makes your content easy to read and helps all people gather information faster from your site

Structure and Format

Make it as easy as possible for people to get an impression of what's on offer and find the specific piece of information quickly

Make Links Meaningful

It is important that links have inherent and sensible meaning to support this scanning behavior

Imagery and Alt Text

Everything about imagery and alt tags, format, compression, and more.

Files and PDFs

Get all important and frequently visited content converted and ensure all new content has an accessible HTML version. 

Tables

Whenever possible, data tables should be avoided as they often do not respond appropriately on smaller devices such as mobile phones

Accessibility Statements

Prepare and regularly update a detailed, comprehensive and clear Accessibility Statement on compliance