All Aboard! Travelling on Public Transport with Sight Loss

In this post, Imran, our accessibility tester at Konnektis, shares his experiences of using public transport with sight loss. He discusses challenges like identifying the right bus and out-of-sync train announcements, while offering potential solutions such as audible bus stop announcements and improved accessibility apps. With a few adjustments, public transport could become more inclusive for everyone.

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Why is Testing and Validation Necessary for Website and App Accessibility?

Read about why testing and validation are essential for creating accessible websites and apps in 2024. Our latest blog post dives into the common pain points of inaccessible platforms, how testing can help overcome them, and the steps your organisation can take to ensure compliance and inclusivity.

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What is Robust Compatibility?

Learn how Robust Compatibility can help ensure your eLearning content works smoothly across various devices and assistive technologies. In this post, we explain why it's essential for accessibility and how following best practices can future-proof your digital content. Discover practical tips to create a more inclusive online experience for all users.

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Why is Understandable Content Necessary for Effective Accessibility?

Understandable content is key to effective accessibility in e-learning, addressing pain points like low engagement, poor course completion rates, and time-consuming training. Simplifying content boosts retention, inclusivity, and productivity while reducing support needs and ensuring accessibility compliance, making it essential for streamlined business training.

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Why Alt Text is Necessary for Logos

Are your logos invisible to users with visual impairments? Without alt text, logos become inaccessible to individuals relying on screen readers, leading to confusion and missed opportunities for brand recognition. In this post, we explain why alt text for logos is crucial for accessibility, improving SEO, and building trust with all users.

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Why Alt Text is Necessary for Graphs and Charts

Struggling to make your data accessible to all users? Many companies overlook the importance of alt text for graphs and charts, leaving individuals with visual impairments unable to access crucial information. Learn how alt text can boost user engagement, improve compliance, and build customer trust while enhancing your brand’s reputation.

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Enhancing Accessibility Using Alt Text for Buttons and Icons

Are your buttons and icons accessible to everyone? Many businesses focus on alt text for images but overlook its importance for buttons and icons. Ensuring that every icon, from the shopping cart to the magnifying glass, is correctly labelled can transform your site's usability, especially for those with disabilities. Curious how this can improve both user experience and brand loyalty? Read more to discover the essential role alt text plays.

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What is User Interface (UI) Design?

User Interface (UI) Design is more than just making digital products look good — it's about creating experiences that everyone can enjoy. In our latest blog post, we explore what UI Design is and why it's crucial for accessibility. Read on to discover how designing with users in mind can aid accessibility and inclusivity.

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How Alt Text Can Benefit Both Brands and Customers

Alt text can be an incredibly useful tool for those with visual impairments, but have you ever considered the benefits that inclusivity brings to brands? Our latest blog post dives into how this simple yet powerful tool enhances web accessibility and SEO for organisations, making content more inclusive for users with visual impairments whilst also boosting search engine rankings, driving traffic, increasing customers, and fostering a positive brand image.

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How to Implement Adaptable Content Effectively

Ensure your website or app is truly inclusive by mastering adaptable content. In this post, we discuss what adaptable content is and why it matters. Whilst also offering practical strategies for making your digital presence flexible and accessible to all users, regardless of their abilities or the devices they use.

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The Role of Alt Text in Web Accessibility

Discover why alt text is a game-changer for web accessibility and SEO. In this post, we explore how simple text descriptions can make your website more inclusive, boost search engine rankings, and improve user experience. Learn how to craft effective alt text and see how it can transform your digital content. Read on to start implementing your website’s accessibility!

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Adaptable Content and What it Means for Visually Impaired Users

Discover the key strategies to creating truly accessible content for visually impaired users. Explore how adaptable content can enhance digital experiences and meet WCAG standards. Dive into the strategies that ensure inclusivity and usability on your website, and discover why this approach is crucial for your digital presence. Read on to find out more about adaptable content and how you can make your content more engaging and accessible.

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How to Write Effective Alt Text: A Guide to Accessible Web Content

Learn how to write effective alt text for accessible web content, following Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) to enhance inclusivity, improve SEO, and ensure that images, buttons, logos, and interactive elements are accessible to users with visual impairments and assistive technologies like screen readers.

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The Importance of Text Alternatives in Web Accessibility

In this blog post we explain the importance of perceivable content in digital accessibility, emphasising how effective text alternatives, such as alt text for images and captions for videos, ensure that all users, including those with disabilities, can access and engage with information.

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