Exploring Digital Accessibility
Overview
Digital accessibility is a complicated subject with many areas to champion. There are legal complexities such as the Public Sector Bodies Accessibility Regulations, technical complexities such as being able to procure adequate suppliers, test for accessibility, knowing the technical standards and how to build good accessibility, and there are cultural challenges such as getting staff buy-in, engaging with leadership and embedding accessibility throughout an organisation.
This 1-day course will give you the tools and expertise to champion digital accessibility within your organisation. You will discover how to comply with regulatory requirements from expert trainers who have been working with the regulations for years.
You will learn about the basic accessibility checks you can teach your wider team and how to embed accessibility good practice into processes. You will also be equipped with a range of tips and tricks to confidently support your organisation and additional resources to keep engaged with latest developments.
Objectives:
By the end of this training, delegates will have the knowledge and tools to:
- Understand the effects and timescales of the Public Sector Bodies Accessibility Regulations 2018
- Recognise their organisations responsibilities under the regulations
- Develop the content for a compliant accessibility statement
- Learn how to include accessibility in procurement processes
- Understand responsibilities when it comes to 3rd party content
- Confidently engage senior management on accessibility
- Implement changes across their organisation to deliver accessibility
Agenda
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Welcome, Meet the Team and Participants
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Part One: Understanding Digital Accessibility
- What is digital accessibility?
- Assistive technologies overview
- Accessibility legislation
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Morning Break
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Part Two: Procuring Accessible Software
- Key considerations for software procurement
- Accessibility statements and compliance
- Testing and user acceptance
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Part Three: Embedding Accessibility in the Workplace
- Why accessibility matters in the workplace
- Practical steps to implement accessibility
- Continuous monitoring and improvement
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Lunch
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Part Four: Testing for Accessibility
- Manual and automated testing tools
- Planning an accessibility audit using WCAG-EM
- Inclusive usability studies
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Afternoon Break
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Interactive Session: Live Auditing
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Wrap-Up and Q&A
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Part five: Optional Drop-In Accessibility Clinic
*programme subject to change
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- Public Sector £550 + VAT
- Private Sector £620 + VAT
- Voluntary Sector £480 + VAT
Trainer
Caspian Turner is a digital accessibility specialist and director of Accessible by Design, a consultancy supporting organisations in Europe and North America. Previously, Caspian held in-house roles at Glyndebourne and Southbank Centre, later advancing to Web Implementation Specialist at Tessitura Network and Head of Strategy and Consulting at Substrakt. A member of the International Association of Accessibility Professionals and an accredited Web Accessibility Specialist, Caspian focuses on user-centered accessibility, helping clients create inclusive digital experiences.
