I want to start by saying I am not against Artificial Intelligence (AI) in principle. There are huge opportunities in how it could benefit our lives including, as we’ve written before, in supporting accessibility work. But its rapid roll out,…
Why do we keep getting new accessibility issues?
When is a website finished? Avoiding accessibility erosion There is a point during most website projects that feels like an end is in sight. This might be shortly before launch, or even shortly after. After months of work you might…
Accessibility overlays are not an acceptable accessibility solution
If you manage a website you’ve probably come across accessibility overlays. The makers of these products (sometimes also called accessibility widgets), claim that they automate the process of making a website accessible. In fact one well known company providing these…
AI & accessibility – where AI helps and where it doesn’t
You can’t move these days for mention of Artificial Intelligence tools, and accessibility is no different! AI is increasingly positioned as a solution to accessibility challenges, with tools that offer features such as automatic alt text, automated code remediation and…
Introducing Dean
Meet Dean. Dean is a member of our group of usability test participants. Participants, like Dean, will conduct several tasks, whilst under observation, and will give feedback on their experience. With this invaluable information, we can make recommendations to help…
Advancing accessibility in the Arts: Accessible by Design partners with Tessitura
Accessible by Design is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Tessitura Network, a renowned technology provider in the cultural sector. This partnership aims to advance accessibility in digital communications and ticketing for cultural events and experiences. Tessitura is widely…