Accessibility Bulletin Week 3 – accessibility news around the globe

21 Jan 2021 | Accessibility Bulletin

Adam Turner
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Our weekly roundup of the media’s key articles on the topic of digital accessibility.

ALL | W3C Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 3.0

This is a First Public Working Draft of W3C Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 3.0 by the Accessibility Guidelines Working Group. WCAG 3 is intended to be easier to understand and more flexible than WCAG 2.

https://www.w3.org/TR/wcag-3.0/

US | The Inaccessible Internet

One in four American adults is disabled. It’s been 30 years since lawmakers passed the Americans With Disabilities Act to make the country—and later, some argue, the internet—more accessible. But now, as we shift to working, schooling, shopping, and communicating virtually, the pandemic is showing how many holes remain in digital accessibility

https://slate.com/technology/2020/05/disabled-digital-accessibility-pandemic.html

UK | Improving accessibility and content from NHS Digital

Here at Sitemorse it’s a privilege to work with great clients who carry out inspiring work. In this post we explore the work of the team at NHS Digital who have been able to significantly improve both the accessibility and the quality of their website content; we’re proud that the Sitemorse platform has played a part in this project.

https://sitemorse.com/blog-article/9979/Seven-learnings-about-improving-accessibility-and-content-from-NHS-Digital/

ALL | Putting inclusive design at the heart of your brand

In a world that is becoming more digitised by the day, organisations should have more data and more insights into their customer needs than ever, says Nicky Brand, senior business consultant

https://www.mediaupdate.co.za/marketing/149978/putting-inclusive-design-at-the-heart-of-your-brand

ALL | 10 tips for building accessible websites and apps

As the growing tech world is working to build diversity, equity and inclusion in its ranks and output, bringing consideration for accessibility into designs is another important way to contribute to equal access for all.

https://technical.ly/baltimore/2020/11/17/web-accessibility-tips/