Jisc understands the importance of considering accessibility in all aspects of digital life in tertiary education. Our communities are key in helping us to understand how technology is being used and in finding collaborative solutions to important issues. As part of our commitment to empowering communities, finding the right solutions, and promoting tech for good, […]
Announcing a comprehensive new learning resource Dragon Professional is a widely-used tool that enables users to access and control their computer using speech alone. In addition to accurate dictation, the software supports complete hands-free access, making it a popular tool for many who experience barriers to using the keyboard and mouse. Accredited Dragon Professional trainer, […]
Power outages, planned closures and concerns about the rising cost-of-living will impact some students more than others. Listening to students who are disabled, or have long term health conditions, will help you to create a strategy that supports the wellbeing of everyone. Communication is key Ensuring information is accessible will make it easier for everyone […]
This year’s assistive technology network (ATN) event looked at sustainable approaches in a time of transformation. ATN steering group member Peter Scorey from the University of Chester ran a popular session on audio description – one of the more complex areas of media accessibility. Peter talks us through his own investigations into what audio description […]
On 23rd June 2021, mobile apps will come within scope of the Public sector bodies websites and mobile applications accessibility regulations 2018. The regulations have been rolled out in stages and this date represents the final deadline. The Central Digital and Data Office (CDDO) monitors the implementation of accessibility regulations. Formerly, the team was part […]
By Kellie Mote and John Kelly. Many colleges are still getting to grips with public sector bodies accessibility regulations introduced in 2018. One further education provider, let’s call it college A, recently sought our help after being informed by the Central Digital and Data Office (CDDO) – formerly Government Digital Service – that its website […]
Firstly, immense thanks to members of the FEHE Digital Accessibility Working Group (DAWG) for identifying the need to clarify changes to the GDS sample statement and what it means for UK colleges and universities. Particular thanks are due to Rohan Slaughter for capturing detailed information about the changes outlined here, and to John Kelly and […]
In this guest post, Miranda Melcher explores the potential of podcasts to provide students with a more diverse and inclusive learning experience. Miranda has taught in a variety of environments, including as a graduate teaching assistant in the departments of War Studies and Defense Studies at King’s College London, a fellow at the Ecole de […]
A community-led resource Members of the accessibility community MS Team have developed a crowdsourcing approach to collating third party statements to help everyone meet the requirements of the The Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) Accessibility Regulations 2018. Under the regulations, public sector organisations need to produce accessibility statements for digital content, this includes […]