The internet is an indispensable resource. This #Dementia ActionWeek , learn ways that you can adapt your content and remove features on websites that could prevent people living with #Dementia from navigating or interacting with your platforms: zurl.co/Uvan

#A11y

Only 8 days left! UK Deaf Sport need at least 3280 people to sign a petition asking Government to provide funding to support Deaf athletes

Please sign the petition & comment “Done ✅” below

petition.parliament.uk/petitions/6509…

#FairPlayForDeafAthletes #FundDeaflympicsGB #EndDeafSportDiscrimination

Did you know it's #WorldMEDay today? Want to help but not sure where to start? Here are ten actionable ways (including links) to support people with M.E. in 2024...

lifeofpippa.co.uk/2024/05/12/10-…

While you are using social media this weekend, don't forget to create your content so that #Deaf people can enjoy your posts too:

Add captions on videos
Provide transcripts with podcasts
Use alt text with imagery
Write in plain English

#Deaf AwarenessWeek #A11y #Accessibility

59% of British Sign Language users say that most people ignore them in public settings. So we’re sharing easy BSL phrases to help you communicate with friends, family and colleagues.

Sign up to learn more this #DeafAwarenessWeek for free: bit.ly/44AHdRH #ItDoesMatter

Raspberry Pi technology is bridging communication gaps with AI-powered glasses that translate #SignLanguage into speech. It's pretty cool, check it out: zurl.co/6LAt

#Deaf AwarenessWeek #Technology #BSL #AI #Deaf #Deaf Awareness

RNIB This alt text was tricky! I hope I did it proud!

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If you’re sharing photos of the #NorthernLights , please don’t forget to add alt text so they’re accessible to blind and visually impaired people.

This blind gal is experiencing the beauty through all the posts with brilliant alt text 🥰

If you don't include a transcript alongside your #podcasts , you may be shutting out 70 million #Deaf people worldwide from being able to engage with your content.

Here's how to easily transcribe one in Word: zurl.co/1vTU

#Deaf AwarenessWeek #A11y #Accessibility #BSL

Great to see progress in the banking sector.

Improvements are reported to include an increase in the availability of remote-access British Sign Language ( #BSL ) services, with 73% of firms now offering this service, up from 55% in 2023: zurl.co/Hvnx

#DeafAwarenessWeek

The NDCS have put together some top deaf awareness tips that can help with effective communication when speaking with people in the #Deaf community: zurl.co/GCqM

#Deaf AwarenessWeek #Deaf Awareness #Deaf #Communications #Disabilities #Inclusion #DisabilityInclusion

To assist people online who are hard of hearing to listen to your media, ensure that your audio is high-quality and media controls are present.

As an added bonus, clear audio with minimal background noise also helps with the accuracy of automated captions!

#DeafAwarenessWeek

Communicating your online services or information to the #Deaf community isn't always as easy as writing content and thinking that all #Deaf users will be able to read it.

This is where our BSL translation service can be of assistance: zurl.co/ZPmj

#Deaf AwarenessWeek

Some #Deaf people who use British Sign Language (BSL) as a first language can struggle to read written English. This is due to #BSL having a different grammatical structure.

Learn how to write clear and consistent, accessible content: zurl.co/dFbo

#Deaf AwarenessWeek

Are you a DEI Practitioner, HR Professional, or in a Senior Leadership role? Then here's a great opportunity to dive into the world of digital accessibility this #GlobalAccessibilityAwarenessDay !

#GAAD #Accessibility #A11y #HR #Leadership #Equality #Inclusion #Disabilities

We have some exciting news on the horizon that we can't wait to share with you! Keep your eyes peeled on #GlobalAccessibilityAwarenessDay (16 May) to find out what we have in store...

VD: A logo is revealed which says 'Education 4 All'.

#Accessibility #A11y #Disabilities

Last week's election still found problems for #VisuallyImpaired voters, as many were still unable to cast a ballot in secret as not every polling station had the correct range of equipment in place: zurl.co/N5lN

#Inclusion #Election #Disabilities #Accessibility

A website is a primary way for users to get in touch with an organisation when they need assistance. However, if only a phone number is provided it can prevent people from being able to do so. So, always provide an email address or online contact form as well.

#DeafAwarenessWeek

A few days ago, marked the 25 year landmark of when the Web Content #Accessibility Guidelines were first published. Today, #WCAG is still one of the most important standards that enable inclusive access to the web.

Learn more about the importance of WCAG: zurl.co/VIjE

For Deaf Awareness Week, we are sharing the BDA’s Manifesto for BSL. We want the next government to transform how BSL is accessed in the UK by deaf children, their families & deaf adults.

For full Manifesto go to: bda.org.uk/our-manifesto/ #BSLinourhands #DeafAwarenessWeek @UKCOD