Digital accessibility is a complicated subject with many areas to champion. There are legal complexities such as the Public Sector Bodies Accessibility Regulations, technical complexities such as being able to procure adequate suppliers, test for accessibility, knowing the technical standards and how to build good accessibility, and there are cultural challenges such as getting staff buy-in, engaging with leadership and embedding accessibility throughout an organisation.
This 1-day course will give you the tools and expertise to champion digital accessibility within your organisation. You will discover how to comply with regulatory requirements from expert trainers who have been working with the regulations for years.
You will learn about the basic accessibility checks you can teach your wider team and how to embed accessibility good practice into processes. You will also be equipped with a range of tips and tricks to confidently support your organisation and additional resources to keep engaged with latest developments.
Objectives:
By the end of this training, delegates will have the knowledge and tools to:
- Understand the effects and timescales of the Public Sector Bodies Accessibility Regulations 2018
- Recognise their organisations responsibilities under the regulations
- Develop the content for a compliant accessibility statement
- Learn how to include accessibility in procurement processes
- Understand responsibilities when it comes to 3rd party content
- Confidently engage senior management on accessibility
- Implement changes across their organisation to deliver accessibility
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Welcome, Meet the Team and Participants
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Part One: Understanding Digital Accessibility
- What is digital accessibility?
- Assistive technologies overview
- Accessibility legislation
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Morning Break
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Part Two: Procuring Accessible Software
- Key considerations for software procurement
- Accessibility statements and compliance
- Testing and user acceptance
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Part Three: Embedding Accessibility in the Workplace
- Why accessibility matters in the workplace
- Practical steps to implement accessibility
- Continuous monitoring and improvement
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Lunch
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Part Four: Testing for Accessibility
- Manual and automated testing tools
- Planning an accessibility audit using WCAG-EM
- Inclusive usability studies
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Afternoon Break
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Interactive Session: Live Auditing
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Part five: Optional Drop-In Accessibility Clinic
*programme subject to change
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for professionals responsible for improving, managing or supporting digital accessibility within their organisation. It is particularly suitable for:
- Digital, web and user experience professionals
- Accessibility leads and inclusion specialists
- Communications and content teams responsible for websites and digital content
- IT, software and product managers involved in procurement or system implementation
- Public sector and NHS professionals responsible for compliance with accessibility regulations
- Procurement and commissioning staff assessing third-party suppliers and platforms
- Project and programme managers overseeing digital services or transformation initiatives
- Policy, governance and compliance professionals involved in regulatory obligations
- Senior managers and leaders seeking to embed accessibility across organisational culture and processes
- Anyone responsible for creating, reviewing or managing digital services, documents or online content
The course is suitable for both those new to digital accessibility and professionals looking to strengthen their practical understanding of accessibility regulations, testing, procurement and organisational implementation.
For more information or to make a booking please call 0330 0947 344
- Public Sector : £550+VAT
- Private Sector : £620+VAT
- Voluntary Sector : £480+VAT
