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Exploring Digital Accessibility

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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

What Our Delegates Say

Highly recommended course and beneficial to all regardless of your level of expertise in digital accessibility. Thanks very much for an interesting and thought provoking session

Care Quality Commission

Accessibility and assisitive Technology Lead

Really informative and interesting whistle-stop tour of digital accessibility. Casian was really knowledgeable, friendly and answered all questions with consideration. Covered a lot of topics and would be a great start for anyone needing to learn more about this important topic.

University of Edinburgh

Deputy Disability Information Officer

Loved every minute – the course was well organised and delivered exceptionally well. It was informative, educational and interactive!

Office for Budget Responsibility

Digital Communications Manager

A must-do course for any web/digital professional. The environment is relaxed but informative at the same time, and more importantly, you feel comfortable asking those ‘stupid questions’

London Borough of Bexley

Digital Officer

This was a very informative course and it was clear the trainer was very knowledgeable and very experienced in this field and was happy to stay and answer as many questions as we had.

Tayside Contracts

Equalities & Communications Manager

Such a great course with engaging speakers who were obviously passionate about what they do, content was just right and so many links to further learning provided.

Maritime and Coastguard Agency

Service Designer

Agenda

9:30
Registration and GovPD Welcome Address 
9:45
Part One: Understanding Digital Accessibility
  • What is digital accessibility?
  • Assistive technologies overview
  • Accessibility legislation
11:00
Morning Break
11:15
Part Two: Procuring Accessible Software
  • Key considerations for software procurement
  • Accessibility statements and compliance
  • Testing and user acceptance
12:00
Part Three: Embedding Accessibility in the Workplace
  • Why accessibility matters in the workplace
  • Practical steps to implement accessibility
  • Continuous monitoring and improvement
13:00
Lunch
14:00
Part Four: Testing for Accessibility
  • Manual and automated testing tools
  • Planning an accessibility audit using WCAG-EM
  • Inclusive usability studies
15:00
Afternoon Break
15:15
Interactive Session: Live Auditing
15:45
Wrap-Up and Q&A
16:00
Part five: Optional Drop-In Accessibility Clinic

*programme subject to change

Who should attend?

This course is designed for professionals responsible for improving, managing or supporting digital accessibility within their organisation. It is particularly suitable for:

  • Digital, web and user experience professionals
  • Accessibility leads and inclusion specialists
  • Communications and content teams responsible for websites and digital content
  • IT, software and product managers involved in procurement or system implementation
  • Public sector and NHS professionals responsible for compliance with accessibility regulations
  • Procurement and commissioning staff assessing third-party suppliers and platforms
  • Project and programme managers overseeing digital services or transformation initiatives
  • Policy, governance and compliance professionals involved in regulatory obligations
  • Senior managers and leaders seeking to embed accessibility across organisational culture and processes
  • Anyone responsible for creating, reviewing or managing digital services, documents or online content

The course is suitable for both those new to digital accessibility and professionals looking to strengthen their practical understanding of accessibility regulations, testing, procurement and organisational implementation.

Course Instructor

Caspian Turner

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.

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