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.