MAY 20TH, 2021 | 9:00AM - 5:00PM (BST)
FREE VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
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Join us on 20th May to celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day! Hear from a range of experts to on accessibility law and regulations, and get information around the new deadline in June 2021.
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Find out how to go beyond with accessibility, including how to ensure every last word on your website and social media is accessible and inclusive.
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This FREE event is for you if you:
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• | Want to understand accessibility legislation and learn how you can go above and beyond minimum requirements
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• | Crave to create accessible websites which make all users feel included
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• | Long to publish inclusive content that all your audience can understand
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• | Wish that you were already creating accessible PDFs, social media posts and videos
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• | Are curious about what’s coming next in the digital inclusion space
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• | Need information on resources and tools that can help |
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At our free conference we’ll be bringing you sessions and panel discussions with industry experts. And, you’ll be able to have your questions answered in our live panel Q&As. here's just a taste of what's included:
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Accessibility law & how to check your website for the top 5 WCAG errors
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Hear from Zenab Khan, Accessibility Consultant, AbilityNet and Stuart Blair, Product Accessibility Manager, Texthelp as they delve into accessibility legislation. In this session gain an overview of legislation and forthcoming deadlines. Discover the five most common WCAG errors and learn how to find and fix them.
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The Future of Accessibility
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A session with Robin Christopherson, Head of Digital Inclusion, Abilitynet, Gareth Ford Williams, Accessibility Director at The Readability Group and Ryan Graham, CTO, Texthelp.
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As a result of COVID it has become more important than ever that online information can be accessed and understood by every website user. Now that the world has sat up and taken notice of accessibility, what’s next? Join this session with world leading accessibility experts to chat about what’s next for accessibility.
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Beyond the purple pound: A real look at disability in the digital journey
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Hear from Debra Ruh, CEO Ruh Global and Elisabeth Ward, Accessibility Specialist, Scope. In this session we explore the impact of digital inaccessibility on the disabled population. We delve into how organisations can best meet their needs. And look at the meaningful benefits that come from making programs and campaigns inclusive.
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Digital Literacy & Accessibility in the Public Sector
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With Sophie Randall, Director, Patients Information Forum and Adam Britton, Digital Comms Manager at Bridgewater Community Healthcare
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This year, more essential digital communications and services have moved online than ever before. However, we know that persons with disabilities, older people and those with low literacy are often struggling to access vital information.
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Join this session to hear from experts within the public and health sectors on how they’re working to provide more inclusive experiences for all..
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What makes content readable and inclusive?
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With Sarah Richards, who created the content strategy for the GOV.UK website
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Content that’s inclusive is that which can not only be accessed, but also understood. From pdfs and graphics, to videos and social media, it's important that we open up every piece of digital content, so that it's available and accessible to everyone.
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Join this session to gain an overview of readability guidelines, best practice around inclusive language and an understanding of the link between accessibility and usability
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All registrants can also:
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• | Win daily prizes (It’s a celebration after all!)
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• | Sign up for a free audit of your website
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• | Receive recordings of all sessions & resources, and recap post event |
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See the full agenda and and join our Festival of Accessibility on 20th May!
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