Learners’ experiences of access arrangements at school have significance for transition to post-16 learning environments and future use of strategies. In looking at the provision of live captioning in educational contexts, it’s vital to consider whether, and how, it is used with younger learners, specifically young deaf and hard of hearing people, to understand the […]
A recent Jisc community survey on live captioning in UK further and higher education shows that use is growing and interest in experimenting with different tools is high, but it also points to some clear practical challenges. Feedback on issues such as accuracy, infrastructure, staff awareness and policy gaps offers useful insights that will help […]
Ahead of Jisc Digifest 2026, this blog revisits a powerful conversation on centring disabled students’ lived experience in accessibility work. In this fireside chat with Piers Wilkinson, we explore why consultation isn’t enough, how co-creation improves course design, and why staff training and power-sharing are essential for meaningful inclusion in higher education. Lessons lived On […]
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 […]