Accessibility isn’t just about compliance.
It’s about respect. And everyone deserves respect.
Websites
Here are some of my favourite digital accessibility resources. Got a great one to share? Please send me the details; I’d love to add it to the list!
WCAG for designers
Geri Reid​
A practical, jargon-free guide to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
Accessible Social Guidebooks
Alexa Heinrich​
A comprehensive guidebook that takes you through the basics of accessible best practices for social media.
Government Design Principles
GOV.UK​
The UK government's design principles and examples of how they've been used.
The Business Case for Digital Accessibility
W3C​
This handy article covers why accessibility matters, the benefits it brings and the risks of getting it wrong.
Tagged PDF
Tagged PDF​
This has been my go-to when encountering errors and warnings in PAC2024, which offers suggestions for resolving them in Acrobat Pro.
RGD Access Ability 2 Handbook
RGD​
This handbook provides practical information, insights and advice for creating more accessible design work.
Tagged PDF Best Practice Guide: Syntax
PDF Association​
This guide is intended for developers implementing tagged PDF and PDF/UA, but great for anyone working with accessible PDFs.
Podcasts that made accessibility practical
These podcasts have deepened my understanding of digital accessibility, from both a practical and human perspective. If you’ve come across one that’s helped you too, I’d love to hear about it.
Chax Chat Accessibility Podcast
Chad Chelius, ADS & Dax Castro, ADS​
Join Chad and Dax as they chat about important document accessibility topics & trends. These two are my accessibility gurus.
Accessible Numbers
Laura Parker​
This is a show about designing services for people with dyscalculia and maths anxiety, but it's also a great insight into everyday life with dyscalculia.
United in Accessibility
International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP)​
Listen to discussions on the latest trends and developments in accessibility and learn how you can make a difference.
The Digital Accessibility Podcast
Joe James | PCR digital​
Joe interviews accessibility leaders about the importance of digital accessibility in business and society.
Design Domination
Colleen Gratzer​
The podcast for design, accessibility and creative business, helping designers gain confidence, clarity and a competitive edge in a crowded marketplace.