Alt text is a short description of an image for screen readers to read out loud. It’s also shown in place of images if they can’t be shown for any reason, like a slow internet connection.

Hiring people with disabilities can bring additional skills and knowledge to your company. In order to encourage people with disabilities to apply, your recruitment process must be inclusive and accessible.

It is important to use a large enough font on all websites and documents so everyone can read it. This affects people with vision impairments and dyslexia in particular.

Colour contrast between text and the background can severely affect users’ ability to read content on a page. For text to be readable, it needs to have sufficient contrast with the background.

Digital accessibility is about how usable a website, app or other digital products are by all users, regardless of their ability or environment.

Simple changes to the way you post social media can make a huge difference for those with a disability. Here’s some top tips on how to make your posts accessible.

You cannot simply bold text to make a heading, you must use the built-in header styles and use them in the correct order for people using screen readers.