Digital inclusion

It's crucial for everyone involved in creating digital content at the University to understand the importance of digital inclusion and web accessibility . Around 22% of the UK population has a disability. Creating accessible digital content, including web page text, blog stories, videos, and PDF documents, is crucial to ensure that vital information is accessible to all.

Since 2018, accessibility regulations in the UK have made it a legal requirement for public sector websites and apps to meet specific accessibility standards. However, we believe that it’s more than just a legal requirement. It’s the right thing to do. We have a moral obligation to remove barriers and ensure that everyone can access our digital content.  This commitment to inclusivity is deeply engrained in our values and reflected in our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy.

• Consult the University's guidance on digital inclusion and web accessibility.

In this section, you'll find all the information you need to gain basic skills or enhance your current expertise to make your content as inclusive as possible.