This document discusses inclusive design and its importance for businesses. It summarizes research on spending patterns that found households with disabled people spend less on education, public transport, and entertainment due to accessibility issues. A survey also found many respondents wanted to spend more in these areas if accessibility improved. The document outlines simple and low-cost ways for businesses to implement inclusive design for both physical and digital spaces, such as improving website navigation and timeouts. It promotes inclusive design as a way for businesses to better serve disabled customers and unlock the potential of the "purple pound".
Don't disable me: How you can avoid creating barriers for disabled peopleAbilityNet
Learn from people with lived experience of disability as they discuss the barriers they can face day-to-day and the ways in which simple adjustments and considerations can make a world of difference.
Find out more: https://abilitynet.org.uk/dont-disable-me
Higher Education/Public Sector Update: Addressing Autism, Dyslexia, and Neuro...AbilityNet
In this webinar learn from UK university practitioners about their approach to making accessibility improvements for students and staff with neurodivergent conditions including Autism, Asperger's, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Tourette Syndrome and Synaesthesia .
Find out more on AbilityNet's website at: https://abilitynet.org.uk/webinars
Dealing with Dyslexia in education - AbilityNet webinar 6 November 2014AbilityNet
Did you know:
- There are at least 6 million people with dyslexia in the UK
- It has a severe effect on as many as 4 million people
- As many as 10% of adults in education have a Dysleixa or related conditions such as dyspraxia
This is NOT a technical webinar but will be of interest to people with dyslexia as well as Disability Advisers and others who support students of all ages in schools, FE, HE and adult education. It will cover:
- What is Dyslexia?
- And what is Dyspraxia and Dyscalculia?
- What is the impact of Dyslexia on education and learning?
- What adjustments can help with Dyslexia?
- How is mobile changing things?
The session will be delivered AbilityNet¹s Head of Digital Inclusion Robin Christopherson. It will include an opportunity for questions.
To help mark Dyslexia Week (4 - 10 October 2021) Dafydd Henke-Reed, Head of Accessibility at AbilityNet shares his expert advice about dyslexia and technology.
Find out more about AbilityNet's free accessibility webinars: https://abilitynet.org.uk/free-resources/webinars
Dyslexia and Digital Design: websites, apps and more, November 2014AbilityNet
A video recording of this webinar is available at www.youtube.com/abilitynet
Did you know:
- There are at least 6 million people with dyslexia in the UK
- It has a severe effect on as many as 4 million people
There are many ways that web designers, app developers and others involved in digital design can help people with dyslexia. This webinar reviews some of the common issues people with dyslexia face in our digital world and present solutions that can be used in many different situations.
The session is delivered AbilityNet's Head of Digital Inclusion Robin Christopherson and Joe Chidzik, a Senior Accessibility Consultant at AbilityNet.
Don't disable me: How you can avoid creating barriers for disabled peopleAbilityNet
Learn from people with lived experience of disability as they discuss the barriers they can face day-to-day and the ways in which simple adjustments and considerations can make a world of difference.
Find out more: https://abilitynet.org.uk/dont-disable-me
Higher Education/Public Sector Update: Addressing Autism, Dyslexia, and Neuro...AbilityNet
In this webinar learn from UK university practitioners about their approach to making accessibility improvements for students and staff with neurodivergent conditions including Autism, Asperger's, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Tourette Syndrome and Synaesthesia .
Find out more on AbilityNet's website at: https://abilitynet.org.uk/webinars
Dealing with Dyslexia in education - AbilityNet webinar 6 November 2014AbilityNet
Did you know:
- There are at least 6 million people with dyslexia in the UK
- It has a severe effect on as many as 4 million people
- As many as 10% of adults in education have a Dysleixa or related conditions such as dyspraxia
This is NOT a technical webinar but will be of interest to people with dyslexia as well as Disability Advisers and others who support students of all ages in schools, FE, HE and adult education. It will cover:
- What is Dyslexia?
- And what is Dyspraxia and Dyscalculia?
- What is the impact of Dyslexia on education and learning?
- What adjustments can help with Dyslexia?
- How is mobile changing things?
The session will be delivered AbilityNet¹s Head of Digital Inclusion Robin Christopherson. It will include an opportunity for questions.
To help mark Dyslexia Week (4 - 10 October 2021) Dafydd Henke-Reed, Head of Accessibility at AbilityNet shares his expert advice about dyslexia and technology.
Find out more about AbilityNet's free accessibility webinars: https://abilitynet.org.uk/free-resources/webinars
Dyslexia and Digital Design: websites, apps and more, November 2014AbilityNet
A video recording of this webinar is available at www.youtube.com/abilitynet
Did you know:
- There are at least 6 million people with dyslexia in the UK
- It has a severe effect on as many as 4 million people
There are many ways that web designers, app developers and others involved in digital design can help people with dyslexia. This webinar reviews some of the common issues people with dyslexia face in our digital world and present solutions that can be used in many different situations.
The session is delivered AbilityNet's Head of Digital Inclusion Robin Christopherson and Joe Chidzik, a Senior Accessibility Consultant at AbilityNet.
The webinar featured Peter Macdonald Hall from Vercida, Heather Smith from the National Trust and Teresa Loftus from AbilityNet. It explored the role of accessibility within the Diversity and inclusion agenda, how to create a culture of inclusion as well as practical tips on adjusting your workplace. Heather spoke about flexing across a range of different environments, for a range of needs.
How technology can help people with dyslexiaAbilityNet
In this webinar, Dafydd champions how much technology has enabled him with his dyslexia. Mixing personal stories and professional experiences, his talk went beyond spellcheckers and explored the benefit technology can have on people with dyslexia. It also examines digital barriers to avoid, alongside good practice for enabling dyslexic users online.
HR Update: Workstation ergonomics for a safer, more effective workplaceAbilityNet
Having the right workstation is critical in creating a safe and healthy work environment and can have a huge impact on employees with a disability, helping them deliver to their full potential but also preventing claims of discrimination.
In this AbilityNet webinar our experts reviewed some of the most common workstation issues that they encounter, and will describe how this can help people with a wide range of disabilities, including many which employers often do not consider. It will also look at the implications of the rise in mobile working and the changes this is bringing to people’s workstation.
Title
How Computers Can help Reduce Stress at Work and in Education
Description
Many will feel that computers and the advent of the always-on culture is a significant cause of stress in the workplace.
We know from the work of our workplace assessors that it is a growing cause of concern for employers - affecting the well-being of staff and leading to absenteeism and long-term sickness. We also know from our student services that it is a major source of concern in higher and further education.
However there are strategies and techniques that can help anyone use their computer to reduce stress and any associated mental health issues.
This session will illustrate to HR professionals, disability advisers, employers and students and employees how more effective use of computers can help people feel more organised in their work and study more effectively, which will reduce stress and prevent expensive workplace tribunal claims.
How to recognise and promote a neurodiverse workforceAbilityNet
AbilityNet slides from our webinar. We were joined for a panel discussion by Jane Hatton, CEO of Evenbreak; Rosa Breen, Evenbreak
Jess Gosling, Co-chair of UK Civil Service Neurodiversity Network
Rina Wharton, Accessibility and Usability Consultant
Jane Hatton, CEO of Evenbreak; Rosa Breen, Evenbreak
Jess Gosling, Co-chair of UK Civil Service Neurodiversity Network
Rina Wharton, Accessibility and Usability Consultant
The diverse panel shared personal experience and professional insights.
AbilityNet shares how it is supporting adults with learning disabilities through the DCMS Digital Lifeline project.
Plus, hear from Gary Bourlet co-founder of Learning Disability, England, and from Hft and SeeAbility
How to Control Your Computer with Your Voice April 2015AbilityNet
SLides from an AbilityNet Workplace Webinar which explains the optons for controling your computer with your voice - who it could help and the legal the responsibilties of employers.
View the recording of the webinar at http://www.abilitynet.org.uk/webinar/how-control-your-computer-your-voice-workplace-webinar
Smart Home: Tech Tips for Independent LivingAbilityNet
Slide deck from our webinar on smart home tips for older and disabled people.
The webinar featured Robin Christopherson from AbilityNet, offering expert tips on using smart speakers and assistive technology in the home. Robin, who is blind, has two podcasts offering expert tips.
It also included Tech4Good finalists TL Tech a company that aims to empower people through smart technology. Finally, we heard from Kate Harrison, who is an Occupational Therapist in East Lothian. She is involved in an innovative smart home project and offered tips for OTs.
Working with neurodiversity: is the new normal here to stay?AbilityNet
In this FREE webinar AbilityNet and Genius Within explored how a shift to home working has brought both challenges and benefits for neurodiverse workers. We shared data on neurominorities and explored the services both organisations can offer in terms of support.
Tech help for people who are Deaf or have hearing lossAbilityNet
This slide deck accompanied a FREE AbilityNet webinar on 08 September 2021. The webinar explored technology that can support people who are Deaf or have hearing loss.
The webinar featured Lloyd Bak's Rachel Vann who is a child of deaf adults (CODA), ark Applin from Signly and Microsoft showcasing its use of the Signly platform. We also heard from the RNID about different types of assistive technology and how these can support Deaf people or those with hearing loss.
HE/Public Sector update: How Cardiff Metropolitan University meets accessibil...AbilityNet
In the webinar, learn from Annie Horn, Learning Support Manager at Cardiff Metropolitan University about how she worked with others to identify accessibility needs and make changes to the University's processes and procedures to meet the Public Sector Bodies Accessibility Regulations (PSBAR) regulations deadline in September last year.
Annie will be chatting with Alistair McNaught of McNaught Consultancy, about what priorities were set to help Annie and her team focus their accessibility work, and create manageable steps to change.
Find out about three inspiring projects designed to support people living with dementia - and those who care for them.
We heard from Tover about its interactive "Tovertafel", which projects light onto a table and encourages movement and play.
We also heard about an innovative project to capture the life stories of people living with dementia and to drive social change. Finally, we heard from Luminate, Scotland's Creative Ageing organisation about how it is using technology to encourage a creative older life - alongside its face to face activities.
HE Update and Accessibility Maturity Model for Higher and Further Education M...AbilityNet
Learn about the Accessibility Maturity Model for Higher and Further Education that AbilityNet and McNaught Consultancy developed based on Alistair McNaught's existing model.
On the webinar, Helen Wickes of AbilityNet provides an update on the Public Sector Bodies Accessibility Regulations, and Ben Watson from the University of Kent describes the very successful OPERA project at his institution, the principles of which were based on our model's approach.
Find out more about the webinar: https://abilitynet.org.uk/webinars/he-update-and-accessibility-maturity-model-higher-and-further-education
Why is eAccessibility always thought about in terms of compliance with standards like WCAG?
What happens when you consider the needs of disabled and elderly people as a challenge to be more innovative?
Inclusion expert Jonathan Hassell's QITCOM-12 gives examples of what can happen when organisations embrace innovation through inclusion.
More detailed examples available from: http://www.hassellinclusion.com/2011/10/beyond-inclusion-and-reverse-inclusion/
Building access and inclusion DCA Saudi Arabia 2016David Banes
This presentation for the Disabled Childrens Association in Riyadh looks again at the ecosystem required to support the access ecosystem for people with a disability. Most especially it explores some of the issues around building capacity, engaging people with a disability in policy making and some of the key functions that the policy should incorporate
2010: MyDisplay - Accessibility Preferences Aren't for SissiesJonathan Hassell
Presentation given by Jonathan Hassell (Head of Audience Experience & Usability) at IMS Global Learning Impact Awards, Long Beach CA; Unitech 2010, Oslo; Interagency Dialogue on Cloud Computing and Auto-Personalization, Washington DC; BCS HCI workshop on
Accessibility, User Profiling & Adaptation, Dundee; and Access to digital content for education workshop, Tromsø in 2010.
Covers: how disabled people might be excluded from digital participation; disabled people's use of the web, compared to what it could be; if there's so much to gain, what's getting in the way; how current inclusion models don't help; how the BBC have learnt from our past attempts to provide information on assistive technologies and accessibility settings of browsers and operating systems; how the BBC have learnt from our attempts to provide site-based accessibility personalisation; how we've researched other people's 'AAA' tools and found 5 guidelines which successful tools need to follow; how we used those guidelines to direct the creation of our new 'MyDisplay' accessibility personalisation system which we have rolled out across bbc.co.uk; what early users think about MyDisplay and how we are testing it more widely; how global collaboration initiatives like GPII can help adoption of such tools and enable more disabled and elderly people to participate in the digital economy
The webinar featured Peter Macdonald Hall from Vercida, Heather Smith from the National Trust and Teresa Loftus from AbilityNet. It explored the role of accessibility within the Diversity and inclusion agenda, how to create a culture of inclusion as well as practical tips on adjusting your workplace. Heather spoke about flexing across a range of different environments, for a range of needs.
How technology can help people with dyslexiaAbilityNet
In this webinar, Dafydd champions how much technology has enabled him with his dyslexia. Mixing personal stories and professional experiences, his talk went beyond spellcheckers and explored the benefit technology can have on people with dyslexia. It also examines digital barriers to avoid, alongside good practice for enabling dyslexic users online.
HR Update: Workstation ergonomics for a safer, more effective workplaceAbilityNet
Having the right workstation is critical in creating a safe and healthy work environment and can have a huge impact on employees with a disability, helping them deliver to their full potential but also preventing claims of discrimination.
In this AbilityNet webinar our experts reviewed some of the most common workstation issues that they encounter, and will describe how this can help people with a wide range of disabilities, including many which employers often do not consider. It will also look at the implications of the rise in mobile working and the changes this is bringing to people’s workstation.
Title
How Computers Can help Reduce Stress at Work and in Education
Description
Many will feel that computers and the advent of the always-on culture is a significant cause of stress in the workplace.
We know from the work of our workplace assessors that it is a growing cause of concern for employers - affecting the well-being of staff and leading to absenteeism and long-term sickness. We also know from our student services that it is a major source of concern in higher and further education.
However there are strategies and techniques that can help anyone use their computer to reduce stress and any associated mental health issues.
This session will illustrate to HR professionals, disability advisers, employers and students and employees how more effective use of computers can help people feel more organised in their work and study more effectively, which will reduce stress and prevent expensive workplace tribunal claims.
How to recognise and promote a neurodiverse workforceAbilityNet
AbilityNet slides from our webinar. We were joined for a panel discussion by Jane Hatton, CEO of Evenbreak; Rosa Breen, Evenbreak
Jess Gosling, Co-chair of UK Civil Service Neurodiversity Network
Rina Wharton, Accessibility and Usability Consultant
Jane Hatton, CEO of Evenbreak; Rosa Breen, Evenbreak
Jess Gosling, Co-chair of UK Civil Service Neurodiversity Network
Rina Wharton, Accessibility and Usability Consultant
The diverse panel shared personal experience and professional insights.
AbilityNet shares how it is supporting adults with learning disabilities through the DCMS Digital Lifeline project.
Plus, hear from Gary Bourlet co-founder of Learning Disability, England, and from Hft and SeeAbility
How to Control Your Computer with Your Voice April 2015AbilityNet
SLides from an AbilityNet Workplace Webinar which explains the optons for controling your computer with your voice - who it could help and the legal the responsibilties of employers.
View the recording of the webinar at http://www.abilitynet.org.uk/webinar/how-control-your-computer-your-voice-workplace-webinar
Smart Home: Tech Tips for Independent LivingAbilityNet
Slide deck from our webinar on smart home tips for older and disabled people.
The webinar featured Robin Christopherson from AbilityNet, offering expert tips on using smart speakers and assistive technology in the home. Robin, who is blind, has two podcasts offering expert tips.
It also included Tech4Good finalists TL Tech a company that aims to empower people through smart technology. Finally, we heard from Kate Harrison, who is an Occupational Therapist in East Lothian. She is involved in an innovative smart home project and offered tips for OTs.
Working with neurodiversity: is the new normal here to stay?AbilityNet
In this FREE webinar AbilityNet and Genius Within explored how a shift to home working has brought both challenges and benefits for neurodiverse workers. We shared data on neurominorities and explored the services both organisations can offer in terms of support.
Tech help for people who are Deaf or have hearing lossAbilityNet
This slide deck accompanied a FREE AbilityNet webinar on 08 September 2021. The webinar explored technology that can support people who are Deaf or have hearing loss.
The webinar featured Lloyd Bak's Rachel Vann who is a child of deaf adults (CODA), ark Applin from Signly and Microsoft showcasing its use of the Signly platform. We also heard from the RNID about different types of assistive technology and how these can support Deaf people or those with hearing loss.
HE/Public Sector update: How Cardiff Metropolitan University meets accessibil...AbilityNet
In the webinar, learn from Annie Horn, Learning Support Manager at Cardiff Metropolitan University about how she worked with others to identify accessibility needs and make changes to the University's processes and procedures to meet the Public Sector Bodies Accessibility Regulations (PSBAR) regulations deadline in September last year.
Annie will be chatting with Alistair McNaught of McNaught Consultancy, about what priorities were set to help Annie and her team focus their accessibility work, and create manageable steps to change.
Find out about three inspiring projects designed to support people living with dementia - and those who care for them.
We heard from Tover about its interactive "Tovertafel", which projects light onto a table and encourages movement and play.
We also heard about an innovative project to capture the life stories of people living with dementia and to drive social change. Finally, we heard from Luminate, Scotland's Creative Ageing organisation about how it is using technology to encourage a creative older life - alongside its face to face activities.
HE Update and Accessibility Maturity Model for Higher and Further Education M...AbilityNet
Learn about the Accessibility Maturity Model for Higher and Further Education that AbilityNet and McNaught Consultancy developed based on Alistair McNaught's existing model.
On the webinar, Helen Wickes of AbilityNet provides an update on the Public Sector Bodies Accessibility Regulations, and Ben Watson from the University of Kent describes the very successful OPERA project at his institution, the principles of which were based on our model's approach.
Find out more about the webinar: https://abilitynet.org.uk/webinars/he-update-and-accessibility-maturity-model-higher-and-further-education
Why is eAccessibility always thought about in terms of compliance with standards like WCAG?
What happens when you consider the needs of disabled and elderly people as a challenge to be more innovative?
Inclusion expert Jonathan Hassell's QITCOM-12 gives examples of what can happen when organisations embrace innovation through inclusion.
More detailed examples available from: http://www.hassellinclusion.com/2011/10/beyond-inclusion-and-reverse-inclusion/
Building access and inclusion DCA Saudi Arabia 2016David Banes
This presentation for the Disabled Childrens Association in Riyadh looks again at the ecosystem required to support the access ecosystem for people with a disability. Most especially it explores some of the issues around building capacity, engaging people with a disability in policy making and some of the key functions that the policy should incorporate
2010: MyDisplay - Accessibility Preferences Aren't for SissiesJonathan Hassell
Presentation given by Jonathan Hassell (Head of Audience Experience & Usability) at IMS Global Learning Impact Awards, Long Beach CA; Unitech 2010, Oslo; Interagency Dialogue on Cloud Computing and Auto-Personalization, Washington DC; BCS HCI workshop on
Accessibility, User Profiling & Adaptation, Dundee; and Access to digital content for education workshop, Tromsø in 2010.
Covers: how disabled people might be excluded from digital participation; disabled people's use of the web, compared to what it could be; if there's so much to gain, what's getting in the way; how current inclusion models don't help; how the BBC have learnt from our past attempts to provide information on assistive technologies and accessibility settings of browsers and operating systems; how the BBC have learnt from our attempts to provide site-based accessibility personalisation; how we've researched other people's 'AAA' tools and found 5 guidelines which successful tools need to follow; how we used those guidelines to direct the creation of our new 'MyDisplay' accessibility personalisation system which we have rolled out across bbc.co.uk; what early users think about MyDisplay and how we are testing it more widely; how global collaboration initiatives like GPII can help adoption of such tools and enable more disabled and elderly people to participate in the digital economy
With increased complaints and legal action for organisations of inaccessible websites (Coles, Peapod) and apps (Westpac), now is the time for all web and app Project Managers, Developers, UX/Designers, Content Producers, Business Analysts and Testers to be ‘baking in’ accessibility into processes and work practices.
This presentation will show that accessibility is everyone’s responsibility and it is not difficult to get started or find resources that will help you and your team produce a website, app or digital presence that works for everyone!
7 Signs of Maturing in Accessibility and InclusionJonathan Hassell
CSUN 2014 talk by Professor Jonathan Hassell describing models for assessing the maturity of accessibility practice - within organisations and in the field as a whole - discussing how they can be used to measure the maturing of the whole accessibility profession that shows signs of happening around us.
Presentation of Technology Cross Cultural Organizations and the Poor for course as a part of the Technology and Ministry Masters program in City Vision College.
Attitudes to Digital Accessibility Survey results Oct 2023 webinarAbilityNet
AbilityNet's third Annual Attitudes to Digital Accessibility Survey shows how attitudes to accessibility are changing in the C-Suites of organisations of all shapes and sizes - and it also tells us whether they are delivering on the promises they are making.
In this webinar, guest speakers from IAAP and Open Inclusion join AbilityNet to share the findings of AbilityNet's third annual global survey into Attitudes to Digital Accessibility.
How are organisations and professionals across the globe investing their time and effort in digital accessibility, and what can we learn that can help us in our own organisations?
Find out more: https://abilitynet.org.uk/webinars/attitudes-accessibility-are-changing-global-perspective
The Who, What, Why and When of 2019’s ConsumersRay Poynter
In this session, Jeff Tsui, Managing Director of Lightspeed Greater China, shares information on The Who, What, Why and When of 2019’s Consumers.
Jeff explores ways we can better understand changing audiences today and in the future.
Key points
- Look at online consumer behaviour data, who’s buying what and how, as well as looking at personality profiling and how we can build a richer understanding of audiences through this approach.
- Discuss how to reach this audience and how to talk to them in an engaging way to achieve considered responses from real consumers.
- Showcase ways to leverage new technology and data sources, including a tangible example of using Chatbots in research.
London data and digital masterclass for councillors slides 14-Feb-20LG Inform Plus
On 14th February 2020, the Local Government association ran a masterclass discussion day for councillors and elected members on data and digital transformation in local government. It took place in London. This is the slide set that was used to steer discussions
The times they are a-changin’…
And so you have learned about new business models.
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Disruptive Education Model
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Beyond Compliance to Innovation: The business case for accessibilty - MaRS Be...MaRS Discovery District
Come 2012, Ontario will enforce its new Customer Service Standards for people with disabilities. Legal obligations aside, companies that view accessibility as an obstacle rather than an opportunity miss tapping into a market segment that wields $25 billion. Hear from consultants and product developers on how you can turn accessibility into profitability.
Alexander Levy
Edie Forsyth
Jutta Treviranus
http://www.marsdd.com/events/details.html?uuid=39abcd71-153e-4217-9bdb-ec0e8825aadd
Giles Perkins. Head of Future Mobility, WSP is Guest Speaker for a CILT Green Series webinar on Smart and Sustainable Mobility: Delivering Low Carbon Places
UXPA2019 Enhancing the User Experience for People with Disabilities: Top 10 ...UXPA International
An estimated 1.3 billion people globally report limitations in their daily activities due to a disability. When it comes to the physical world, businesses have made progress in accommodating customers with disabilities. But in the digital world, websites lack basic accessibility features such as text alternatives describing images, proper heading level structures so individuals who are blind and use screen readers can understand the content on a webpage, or captioning for multimedia content for individuals who are deaf or are hard of hearing – let alone assistive technology for customers who have trouble using mobile devices due to dexterity limitations that arise from a variety of conditions.
In this session, attendees will:
* Understand people with disabilities (PWDs) and how they use the web
* Learn about common barriers, issues and solutions
* Discover the different testing methodologies and their interdependencies
* Uncover ROI
Cities are leveraging technology to better connect with its constituents. However, cities are at risk of isolating key segments of its populations without closing the digital divide. We will explore the digital divide’s impact on civic technology and the role of cities in increasing access to high-speed Internet.
Sheila Dugan, Marketing and Communications Manager at EveryoneOn
Watch the video online: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yUi_dKovJ8&list=PL65XgbSILalVoej11T95Tc7D7-F1PdwHq&index=1
Get involved with Code for America: http://www.codeforamerica.org/action
What's New in WCAG 2.2? - AbilityNet webinarAbilityNet
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 have been released. But what does that mean for you and your organisation? What’s changed and how can you make sure you’re meeting the new requirements?
Delve into the core changes and discover how to meet the new requirements with our expert accessibility and usability consultants, Alice Taylor and Claire Poste.
In this webinar, Alice and Claire will take you through the new criteria, share helpful tips on understanding them, as well as illustrating how WCAG 2.2 impacts you and your customers.
Webinar: How to avoid the 12 Scams of ChristmasAbilityNet
In the webinar you can learn how to protect yourself and elderly people often most at risk from the most common online scams that can be especially rife around the festive season.
But anyone can become a victim of digital scams. They are a growing problem in the UK and criminals are using social media, email, and messaging services to target their victims.
Worrying about falling victim to online criminals can, understandably, make some people reluctant to engage in the online world. Recent research from BT Group* highlighted that some older internet users may be less familiar with the online world than others, so this webinar aims to provide valuable tips to vulnerable groups who may not be as online savvy as others.
The benefits of getting online can really make a positive difference to everyone's lives, so stay safe by learning about the common tactics that are used to attempt to fool us all.
What you'll learn:
In this free webinar, speakers from Greater Manchester Police and AbilityNet will share their expertise to help you:
Learn about common online scams to be aware of, particularly over the festive period
Arm yourself with background knowledge about what to avoid
Find out about some of the warning signs
Find out more at: www.abilitynet.org.uk/ScamsWebinar
WCAG 2.2 - An Overview of the New Accessibility Guidelines.pptxAbilityNet
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 have been released. But what does that mean for you and your organisation? What’s changed and how can you make sure you’re meeting the new requirements?
In this webinar, our expert accessibility and usability consultants, Alice Taylor and Claire Poste will take you through the new criteria, share helpful tips on understanding, implementing and testing them, as well as illustrating how WCAG 2.2 impacts you and your customers.
Tech Tools for Dyslexia at work, in education and at homeAbilityNet
In this webinar, guest speakers from AbilityNet and the British Dyslexia Association share tried and tested tools and solutions to benefit people who are dyslexic.
During the webinar:
You'll learn from people with lived experience of dyslexia their recommendations for tech that can help with everyday tasks, and in specific work and education settings.
Find out what are reasonable adjustments in the workplace for dyslexia.
Discover ways to support dyslexic employees or students.
We'll evaluate a range of 'Dyslexia Simulators' and share guidance about apps and adjustments to help people with dyslexia.
Find out more at: https://abilitynet.org.uk/webinars/tech-tools-dyslexia-work-education-and-home
How will artificial intelligence change accessibility testing.pptxAbilityNet
In this webinar, Dylan Barrell, Chief Technology Officer from Deque will join Robin Christopherson and Alice Taylor from AbilityNet will discuss how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help improve accessibility testing, including:
- How to increase accessibility testing efficiency with human-centred AI
- What exactly is human-centred AI? Is it marketing hype or genuinely helpful?
- Where is AI going in the future?
Whether you are a developer, a tester, or someone passionate about inclusive technology, this webinar is a must-attend event.
Top tips for boosting your digital skills, with BT Group and Age UKAbilityNet
Guest speakers from BT Group and Age UK discuss how to ensure that senior citizens, in particular, are not left behind in the digital revolution.
In this informative and interactive webinar you'll learn how tech can benefit people of retirement age with everyday tasks.
Tools and tips shared in the webinar can also help others, including disabled people, to harness the benefits of adjusting technology to suit their needs.
In the webinar, you will:
Learn about how BT Group is helping to boost the digital skills of older people
Discover resources for step-by-step guidance about using digital devices
Understand how tech adjustments can help with sight loss, if you are deaf or hard of hearing, or with cognitive or mental health issues
Find out from Age UK about its Digital Champions Programme and online essentials for navigating the world wide web
Have an opportunity to pose your questions about using technology to the panel
How to make remote and hybrid work accessible for every employeeAbilityNet
On average, office workers based in central London are devoting 2-3 days per week to their workplace (The Guardian, 2023). Hybrid work offers many potential advantages for disabled employees, but digital barriers can be encountered in a remote and hybrid work environment.
Join us for an informative and interactive webinar on navigating hybrid working for disabled employees. This webinar will explore strategies, best practices, and practical solutions to ensure that disabled employees can thrive in a hybrid and remote work environment.
How to improve accessibility in procurement webinarAbilityNet
Panellists from Google, the University of Westminster, and Funka will discuss how accessibility professionals can connect with their procurement teams, the impact procurement has on customers and employees, and how procurement impacts the public sector.
How volunteering can benefit you or your organisation, with CapgeminiAbilityNet
In this webinar 'How volunteering can help you or your organisation, with Capgemini' taking place during Volunteers' Week 2023 (1-7 June) we explore how technology company Capgemini has embraced volunteering as a force for good, and also how you as an individual can find numerous benefits and satisfaction from becoming a volunteer for your community.
Find out more about AbilityNet webinars and volunteering: www.abilitynet.org.uk
Multiple Sclerosis: How tech can support youAbilityNet
This webinar features guest panellists from the MS Society and AbilityNet and shares information about adapting your digital devices including laptops, smartphones and tablets, to help with symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
Find out more about AbilityNet free webinars: https://abilitynet.org.uk/webinars
Inclusive employee experience in the finance and insurance sectorAbilityNet
This free AbilityNet webinar took place on the 28th March 2023 and included expert employee inclusion practitioners from Lloyds Banking Group and GAIN (Group for Autism, Insurance, and Neurodiversity) who discussed their experiences of employee and colleague inclusion and accessibility in the finance and insurance sectors.
How the right tech can make the NHS accessible to all FINAL.pptxAbilityNet
Guest speakers from NHS Wales and SignHealth share how boosting digital skills will help both National Health Service (NHS) patients and staff alike.
During the webinar you will:
- Have the opportunity to pose your questions to the panel about how patients and staff can use technology within and for the NHS
- Get an update about how the Accessible Information Standard affects you and your NHS appointments
- Learn about NHS-related campaigns and how you can get involved
- Discover how tech can help disabled people communicate with NHS staff and systems
- Find out about staff digital skills development within the NHS
- Learn how AbilityNet has been working with NHS organisations to boost technical skills
Amy Low from AbilityNet, Deborah Green from UCISA, and Stephen Thompson from The University of Sheffield to discuss The Public Sector Bodies Accessibility Regulations (2018), GOV.UK audits and results from AbilityNet's recent ‘Attitudes to Digital Accessibility’ survey.
Accessibility Insights with David Padmore and Matt Simpson of ITV.pptxAbilityNet
Episode four of the Accessibility Insights web broadcast series features ITV's David Padmore, Director of Accessibility and Matt Simpson, Head of Technology within the Accessibility Services team.
AbilityNet's, Robin Christopherson MBE, Head of Digital Inclusion joins them to discuss accessibility at the public broadcast television network and on its soon to be launched streaming platform, ITVX.
Top tips for how tech can help with hearing lossAbilityNet
In this webinar, learn from AbilityNet, Thoughtworks and SignHealth, to discover how tech can help d/Deaf people and those who have experienced hearing loss.
- Find out about the tech available that can help with hearing loss
- Panellists will discuss their experiences of hearing loss and deafness, and share examples of their most useful tech solutions
- Pose your questions about hearing loss to the panel
Live captions and BSL translation are provided.
Accessibility Insights with Natalie Tucker of Spotify.pptxAbilityNet
Episode three of the Accessibility Insights web broadcast series featured Natalie Tucker, Senior Accessibility Lead at Spotify. AbilityNet's, Robin Christopherson MBE, Head of Digital Inclusion discussed with Natalie all things accessibility at the music streaming platform, Spotify and to find out about her work and career.Profile images of Robin Christopherson and Natalie Tucker
The Accessibility Insights series is your chance to find out what goes on inside large and often global organisations, learn from their accessibility leaders about the developments in their companies, the impacts of the pandemic, what makes them tick and learn about their accessibility career development. Plus, you will get to find out about their top tips.
Don't disable me: how language, organisational culture and equipment enables ...AbilityNet
On Tuesday 18th of October, three experienced AbilityNet accessibility and innovation consultants shared their lived experience of disabilities:
- Adi Latif, Accessibility Consultant will share his experiences of being blind
- Ghizzi Dunlop, Digital Accessibility Consultant at AbilityNet and Learning Technologist at the University of the West of England will share her experience with hearing barriers
- Adam Tweed, Innovation Consultant for Education and Workplace, will share his experience of mental health and the ways adaptations can remove barriers.
The webinar focussed on the experience of how language, organisational culture and adaptive equipment can make a huge difference in removing the barriers in the workplace to the entire workforce, including disabled people.
Episode two of the Accessibility Insights web broadcast series joined Heather Dowdy, Director of Product Accessibility at Netflix, with Robin Christopherson MBE, Head of Digital Inclusion at AbilityNet to discuss all things accessibility related at Netflix and to find out about Heather's work.
The Accessibility Insights series is your chance to find out what goes on inside large and often global organisations, learning from their accessibility leaders about the developments in their companies, impacts of the pandemic, what makes them tick and learn about their accessibility career development. Plus, you will get to find out about their top tips.
On Tuesday 27th of September, AbilityNet was joined by:
- Kim Durbridge, Senior Content Writer at Skyscanner
- Gryffydd Coates Software Engineer at Skyscanner
- Jack Smale, Website Manager at AXA
- Nathan Smith, SEO Manager at AXA
to help you to learn about how accessibility can boost SEO rankings (Search Engine Optimisation is the process of improving your website to increase its visibility).
This free webinar brought together experts in the field of SEO and accessibility to highlight the benefits that accessibility can bring to SEO rankings. It looked at real-life examples from both halves of the picture.
Cost of Living Crisis and how digital can help.pptxAbilityNet
With the rapid rise in essential living items such as water, staple foodstuffs and petrol, and with energy bills rising exponentially, we are all feeling the pinch. But, with a savvy digital approach there are key ways you can help make some valuable savings.
The webinar shares some hints and tips from experts, including outlining free digital tools and techniques available that can offer you fresh ideas for keeping costs as low as possible.
Find out more at www.abilitynet.org.uk/cost-webinar
Connector Corner: Automate dynamic content and events by pushing a buttonDianaGray10
Here is something new! In our next Connector Corner webinar, we will demonstrate how you can use a single workflow to:
Create a campaign using Mailchimp with merge tags/fields
Send an interactive Slack channel message (using buttons)
Have the message received by managers and peers along with a test email for review
But there’s more:
In a second workflow supporting the same use case, you’ll see:
Your campaign sent to target colleagues for approval
If the “Approve” button is clicked, a Jira/Zendesk ticket is created for the marketing design team
But—if the “Reject” button is pushed, colleagues will be alerted via Slack message
Join us to learn more about this new, human-in-the-loop capability, brought to you by Integration Service connectors.
And...
Speakers:
Akshay Agnihotri, Product Manager
Charlie Greenberg, Host
Encryption in Microsoft 365 - ExpertsLive Netherlands 2024Albert Hoitingh
In this session I delve into the encryption technology used in Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Purview. Including the concepts of Customer Key and Double Key Encryption.
Essentials of Automations: Optimizing FME Workflows with ParametersSafe Software
Are you looking to streamline your workflows and boost your projects’ efficiency? Do you find yourself searching for ways to add flexibility and control over your FME workflows? If so, you’re in the right place.
Join us for an insightful dive into the world of FME parameters, a critical element in optimizing workflow efficiency. This webinar marks the beginning of our three-part “Essentials of Automation” series. This first webinar is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to utilize parameters effectively: enhancing the flexibility, maintainability, and user control of your FME projects.
Here’s what you’ll gain:
- Essentials of FME Parameters: Understand the pivotal role of parameters, including Reader/Writer, Transformer, User, and FME Flow categories. Discover how they are the key to unlocking automation and optimization within your workflows.
- Practical Applications in FME Form: Delve into key user parameter types including choice, connections, and file URLs. Allow users to control how a workflow runs, making your workflows more reusable. Learn to import values and deliver the best user experience for your workflows while enhancing accuracy.
- Optimization Strategies in FME Flow: Explore the creation and strategic deployment of parameters in FME Flow, including the use of deployment and geometry parameters, to maximize workflow efficiency.
- Pro Tips for Success: Gain insights on parameterizing connections and leveraging new features like Conditional Visibility for clarity and simplicity.
We’ll wrap up with a glimpse into future webinars, followed by a Q&A session to address your specific questions surrounding this topic.
Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your FME expertise and drive your projects to new heights of efficiency.
Accelerate your Kubernetes clusters with Varnish CachingThijs Feryn
A presentation about the usage and availability of Varnish on Kubernetes. This talk explores the capabilities of Varnish caching and shows how to use the Varnish Helm chart to deploy it to Kubernetes.
This presentation was delivered at K8SUG Singapore. See https://feryn.eu/presentations/accelerate-your-kubernetes-clusters-with-varnish-caching-k8sug-singapore-28-2024 for more details.
Transcript: Selling digital books in 2024: Insights from industry leaders - T...BookNet Canada
The publishing industry has been selling digital audiobooks and ebooks for over a decade and has found its groove. What’s changed? What has stayed the same? Where do we go from here? Join a group of leading sales peers from across the industry for a conversation about the lessons learned since the popularization of digital books, best practices, digital book supply chain management, and more.
Link to video recording: https://bnctechforum.ca/sessions/selling-digital-books-in-2024-insights-from-industry-leaders/
Presented by BookNet Canada on May 28, 2024, with support from the Department of Canadian Heritage.
GDG Cloud Southlake #33: Boule & Rebala: Effective AppSec in SDLC using Deplo...James Anderson
Effective Application Security in Software Delivery lifecycle using Deployment Firewall and DBOM
The modern software delivery process (or the CI/CD process) includes many tools, distributed teams, open-source code, and cloud platforms. Constant focus on speed to release software to market, along with the traditional slow and manual security checks has caused gaps in continuous security as an important piece in the software supply chain. Today organizations feel more susceptible to external and internal cyber threats due to the vast attack surface in their applications supply chain and the lack of end-to-end governance and risk management.
The software team must secure its software delivery process to avoid vulnerability and security breaches. This needs to be achieved with existing tool chains and without extensive rework of the delivery processes. This talk will present strategies and techniques for providing visibility into the true risk of the existing vulnerabilities, preventing the introduction of security issues in the software, resolving vulnerabilities in production environments quickly, and capturing the deployment bill of materials (DBOM).
Speakers:
Bob Boule
Robert Boule is a technology enthusiast with PASSION for technology and making things work along with a knack for helping others understand how things work. He comes with around 20 years of solution engineering experience in application security, software continuous delivery, and SaaS platforms. He is known for his dynamic presentations in CI/CD and application security integrated in software delivery lifecycle.
Gopinath Rebala
Gopinath Rebala is the CTO of OpsMx, where he has overall responsibility for the machine learning and data processing architectures for Secure Software Delivery. Gopi also has a strong connection with our customers, leading design and architecture for strategic implementations. Gopi is a frequent speaker and well-known leader in continuous delivery and integrating security into software delivery.
DevOps and Testing slides at DASA ConnectKari Kakkonen
My and Rik Marselis slides at 30.5.2024 DASA Connect conference. We discuss about what is testing, then what is agile testing and finally what is Testing in DevOps. Finally we had lovely workshop with the participants trying to find out different ways to think about quality and testing in different parts of the DevOps infinity loop.
Key Trends Shaping the Future of Infrastructure.pdfCheryl Hung
Keynote at DIGIT West Expo, Glasgow on 29 May 2024.
Cheryl Hung, ochery.com
Sr Director, Infrastructure Ecosystem, Arm.
The key trends across hardware, cloud and open-source; exploring how these areas are likely to mature and develop over the short and long-term, and then considering how organisations can position themselves to adapt and thrive.
2. The Future of Accessibility and Inclusive Design
The Big Hack and Purple Pound - Scope
Craig Moss
• Research Manager
• Scope
20 Nov | 11.30 AM
Anel Touchet
• Senior Economist
• Scope
20 Nov | 11.30 AM
3. The Future of Accessibility and Inclusive Design
The Big Hack:
Inclusive Design
Business Case
Anel Touchet, Senior Economist
Craig Moss, Research Manager
4. The Future of Accessibility and Inclusive Design
Inclusive Design for all
Aims
Explore the business case for inclusive design
Introduce the benefits of inclusive design, and the costs of inaccessible
design to businesses and society
Demystify the implementation of inclusive design
Offer ongoing resources and practical support to businesses and
designers
5. The Future of Accessibility and Inclusive Design
Inclusive Design for all
Why this is important?
Inclusive design matters to everyone
Relevant to businesses and all of wider society –
including disabled people across the spectrum of disabilities
An important part of ID is accessibility (both physical and digital)
6. The Future of Accessibility and Inclusive Design
Disability prevalence in regions of the UK
An untapped market
Region/Country
Millions
of
people
% of
people
North East 0.6 25
North West 1.6 23
Yorkshire and the
Humber
1.2 23
East Midlands 1.0 22
West Midlands 1.2 21
East of England 1.2 20
London 1.2 13
South East 1.7 20
South West 1.1 20
Wales 0.8 25
Scotland 1.2 23
Northern Ireland 0.4 21
7. The Future of Accessibility and Inclusive Design
An untapped market
Disabled people in the UK
• 1 in 5 people are disabled* in the UK
• 13.3 million disabled people
• 11 million households
• 40% of households have at least one disabled
person
Source: ONS, Family Resource Survey, 2017/18
*Equality Act 2010 definition
8. The Future of Accessibility and Inclusive Design
• Aggregate income
(after housing cost)
of households with
at least one disabled
person
• Proxy for purchasing
power
Purple Pound
An untapped market
9. The Future of Accessibility and Inclusive Design
Two research questions
1- How do households with disabled people spend?
2- What’s the role of ID and accessibility in spending decisions?
Mix of primary and secondary research
Research
10. The Future of Accessibility and Inclusive Design
Quantitative research of secondary data
Representative national datasets over 20k respondents
Average weekly spend by categories, impairment types,
income, age and gender
Compare spending patterns of households with disabled
people vs households without.
How do households with disabled people spend?
Inclusive design & spending decisions
11. The Future of Accessibility and Inclusive Design
Inclusive design & spending decisions
12. The Future of Accessibility and Inclusive Design
Underspend
1- Education (-65%)
2- Public Transport (-31%)
3- Entertainment (-25%)
4- Hotels and accommodations (-20%)
Overspend
1- Personal transport (+33%)
2- Personal care products &
services (+23%)
How do households with disabled people spend?
Inclusive design and spending decisions
13. The Future of Accessibility and Inclusive Design
Co-designed the “Buying habits and your
disability” survey
Panel of 234 disabled adults
Representative of national population
Isolate the impact of inaccessible design on
spending decisions
What’s the role of ID in spending decisions?
Inclusive design and spending decisions
14. The Future of Accessibility and Inclusive Design
• 18-20: 2% of respondents
• 20-34: 29%
• 35-49: 24%
• 50-64: 25%
• 65-74: 15%
• 75-84: 5%
• 85+: <1%
Survey demographic - age
Inclusive design and spending decisions
15. The Future of Accessibility and Inclusive Design
Impairment types
Mobility 45%
Dexterity 27%
Mental health 27%
Stamina, breathing, fatigue 26%
Vision 25%
Hearing 21%
Learning, understanding,
concentrating
17%
Memory 16%
Social/ behavioural 11%
Other 10%
16. The Future of Accessibility and Inclusive Design
75 % of respondents
think businesses are
losing out
Do you think businesses are losing out by not having an
inclusive customer offer?
Inclusive design and spending decisions
I would like to spend more than I currently
do, but I can't because it's such a
laborious task. If websites/apps and
stores were more accessible,
then I’d spend more because I'd have no
restrictions. The PP is worth a lot,
but businesses don’t seem to realise this
and put the effort in to make their products
and websites accessible in order
to benefit from the purple pound."
17. The Future of Accessibility and Inclusive Design
Inclusive design and spending decisions
Top three responses:
50% of respondents chose not
to buy the item
48% found an alternative
provider to buy the item more
easily
32% asked someone in their
household to complete the
purchase for them
Feedback about digital experiences
18. The Future of Accessibility and Inclusive Design
I really, really wanted to buy
tickets to go to the football
for a big match. The timeout
clock [on the website] kept
finishing before I did. It was
too hard. I ended up not
going.
There is an untapped
market. Most VI people
shop online, if websites
were more accessible, more
VI people would spend their
money and companies
would make more money
19. The Future of Accessibility and Inclusive Design
I really, really wanted to buy tickets
to go to the football for a big match.
The timeout clock [on the website]
kept finishing before I did. It was too
hard. I ended up not going.
Feedback about digital experiences
20. The Future of Accessibility and Inclusive Design
“In the past year, have you
had a poor in-person
experience in any of the
categories below because
your needs as a disabled
person were not met,
making it hard to use or
buy/justify those things?”
Feedback about offline
experiences
Inclusive design and spending decisions
23. The Future of Accessibility and Inclusive Design
Households with disabled people
spend 65% less than their non-
disabled counterparts
33 % would spend more on education
but are prevented to do so because of
accessibility issues
Spending on education includes
school fees and trips, college and
university fees, conferences
Markets analysis – Education
Inclusive design and spending decisions
…if I was assured the
learning resources/course
was truly accessible, I
would be more likely to
partake in extra
education.”
24. The Future of Accessibility and Inclusive Design
Households with disabled people
spend 31% less than counterparts
On average, 22% want to spend
more on public transport but are
prevented to do so because of
accessibility issues
Markets analysis – Public Transport
Inclusive design and spending decisions
My worst experiences with
accessibility have been with
public transport… which is the
most important thing to
someone with a disability... I
would be happiest to spend
more money on if it was more
accessible.”
25. The Future of Accessibility and Inclusive Design
Households with disabled people spend
25% less than counterparts
67 % want to spend more on
entertainment but are prevented to do so
because of accessibility issues
Markets analysis –
Entertainment
Inclusive design and spending decisions
26. The Future of Accessibility and Inclusive Design
Source: Scope Intelligence
Unlocking the Purple Pound potential
27. The Future of Accessibility and Inclusive Design
In-person: Inclusive Design easy fixes
• Physical access – shop steps; wider aisles; accessible routes; lifts
• Paying experience – lower tills; payment access
• Store environment – noise levels; light levels; accessible zones
• Store support – staff training; shopper guides
• Accessible shopping sessions/events
Simple implementation of ID
28. The Future of Accessibility and Inclusive Design
Telephone: Inclusive Design easy fixes
• Navigation – less voice operated; less complicated menus
• Communication – speaking too fast; repeat information if necessary
• Assumptions – reading; slower speech
• Accessible services – training and support for text relay calls
• Flexibility – divert from the script; online offers available
Simple implementation of ID
29. The Future of Accessibility and Inclusive Design
Online: Inclusive Design easy fixes
• Text – clear language and font; colour contrasts
• Navigation – tabbing; larger buttons; alternatives to drag and drop
• Images – alternative text descriptions; CAPTCHA security
• Communication – captions; sign language
• Timeout – Remove time limits or allow the user to extend them
Simple implementation of ID
30. The Future of Accessibility and Inclusive Design
Online resources available from Scope
• Informed, inspire, implement, improve
• Resource library
• Business case and reporting tool
• Please sign up at: https://www.bighack.org/ @scopebighack
The Big Hack
Editor's Notes
Source: Scope analysis of the ONS, Household Below Average Income Survey
Mix of primary and secondary research
Explain Business Case research map
Personal transport = Operation of Personal Transport Equipment Purchase of Motor Cars Purchase of Bicycles Purchase of Motor Cycles
Previous title: Spending patterns
Personal Transport = Operation of Personal Transport Equipment , Purchase of Motor Cars, Purchase of Bicycles, Purchase of Motor Cycles
Create more impact.
Half of the people walk away. Elaborate on the impact of that.
(Example of editable quote shape)
As we mentioned before, ID is about both offline and online experience. It is important to recognise interaction between offline and online, etc…
NB: respondents could select multiple options
Essentially, would DP spend more if it wasn’t for poor ID?
How to say: They spend 60% less and 20% of it is explained by poor ID
Essentially, would DP spend more if it wasn’t for poor ID?
Essentially, would DP spend more if it wasn’t for poor ID?
Common patterns
Cyclicall experience, get kicked around a lot
Be more succinct
Process is good but the consequences need to be more highlighted
Impact on businesses
Bike
There are some simple steps to fix the cyclical experience