Expert Resources: Public Sector


These are the items that relate to Public Sector found on the AbilityNet website. They may be factsheets, webinars, news stories, blog posts or reports.

  • How to complain about inaccessible websites

    Annie Mannion | 18 Nov 2019
    Did you know that for every 10 disabled users encountering barriers online, on average only one will complain about issues they encounter, and the other nine will give up or take their business elsewhere? (Click Away Pound research). This is often because the process of providing feedback can be...

  • Police praised in updated UK Accessibility Statements research

    Annie Mannion | 28 Oct 2019
    Phase 2 of research reveals positive results for some police forces, but promotional work still needs to get the message out more widely.

  • Compliance snapshot shows big gaps in Accessibility Statements across UK

    Annie Mannion | 03 Oct 2019
    Only 23 out of 601 public sector organisations tested have a 'compliant' Accessibility Statement.

  • Do you comply with the new accessibility regulations?

    Annie Mannion | 24 Sep 2019
    AbilityNet's Abi James provided a timely presentation to accessibility professionals about the steps they need to take to ensure compliance with new UK Accessibility Regulations.

  • 10 steps to comply with new UK accessibility regulations

    Annie Mannion | 12 Sep 2019
    Check out our tips for any university or public body that needs to hit the 23 September deadline.

  • Government launches digital accessibility awareness campaign

    Annie Mannion | 04 Sep 2019
    The UK Government Digital Service (GDS) has launched a new website to raise awareness of new digital accessibility regulations that come into force on 23 September 2019.  

  • Is your public sector website prepared for new regulations?

    Abi James | 05 Aug 2019
    In August 2018, a new law was passed that means that public sector websites will need to meet accessibility standards so that people who use assistive technology or have additional needs can easily access services and information. The Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications)...

  • Developing and maintaining an accessibility statement for HE

    Mark.Gaddes | 22 Jul 2019
    The UK Public Sector Web Accessibility Regulations became law in 2018 and created a range of new responsibilities for universities, HE (higher education) institutions and other public sector bodies. Our workshops provides an opportunity for you to learn new accessibility skills and focus on the key...

  • Introduction to web accessibility for HE

    Mark.Gaddes | 09 Jul 2019
    The UK Public Sector Web Accessibility Regulations became law in 2018 and created a range of new responsibilities for universities, HE (higher education) institutions and other public sector bodies. Our workshops provides an opportunity for you to learn new accessibility skills and focus on the key...

  • HE Web Accessibility Training Programme - Summer 2019

    Mark.Gaddes | 01 Jul 2019
    The UK Public Sector Web Accessibility Regulations became law in 2018 and created a range of new responsibilities for universities, HE (higher education) institutions and other public sector bodies. This series of workshops provides an opportunity for you to learn new accessibility skills and focus...