Webinar | A Toolkit for Digital Accessibility: Steps for Enhancement

Student Experience & Satisfaction
Written By George Rhodes, Digital Accessibility Team Lead, University of Westminster and Chair, London Higher Education Digital Accessibility Working Group

This practical session led by George Rhodes (Digital Accessibility Team Lead, University of Westminster and Chair of the London Higher Education Digital Accessibility Working Group) is focussed on steps you can take to improve the accessibility of your content and resources. The session introduces you to some core concepts for accessible content design and points you in the direction of great resources to help you develop your skills. The session touches on:

  • Does your content match needs on visibility, readability and audibility?

  • How are resources structured and formatted?

  • Are your digital resources compatible with text to speech software?

  • How to develop options and alternatives that reflect diverse needs

  • How can we optimise the devices of students to support accessible learning?

  • Is use of colour and contrast suitable for neurodivergent students?

  • What are the tools to check on accessibility standards and support improvements?

George Rhodes, Digital Accessibility Team Lead, University of Westminster and Chair, London Higher Education Digital Accessibility Working Group
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