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01/09/2026

Automated scans are a great starting point to detecting basic accessibility errors, but they don't give the whole picture.

Most automated tools only detect around 25% of accessibility issues, leaving the majority of barriers undiscovered without performing manual assessments.

Things like:

Screen reader usability
Keyboard navigation
Meaningful alt text
The overall user experience

All require human evaluation. Automated scans find some issues - manual testing finds what matters to users.

Head to our dedicated accessibility audit hub, where you can access a great range of free advice and testing methods that assesses both a platform's accessibility and its usability: https://zurl.co/0cjY0

31/08/2026

As the smart glasses controversy continues to heat up, Guardian readers reflect on the ableism rife in the debate about Ray-Ban Meta eyewear, despite the life-changing difference they can make for millions of blind and low sighted users: https://zurl.co/a0XqG

Letters: Guardian readers reflect on the ableism rife in the debate about Ray-Ban Meta eyewear, despite the life-changing difference they can make

31/08/2026

Implementing something as simple as a skip navigation link can help to transform the user experience of your website.

Without this feature, a keyboard only user (such as someone with a motor disability or a blind user) would have to tab through header elements and an entire menu to reach the web page's main body of content - leading to a frustrating and unnecessary experience.

Learn more about the need for keyboard accessibility and ways to test your website is accessible using only a keyboard: https://zurl.co/gzuZA

28/08/2026

Image carousels often look great visually, but they're frequently unusable for people who rely on a screen reader to navigate the web.

A common issue we find during audit testing is carousel controls not being labelled. If the previous/next buttons only contain an icon, a screen reader user will have no context of what the button does.

Adding meaningful ARIA labels or hidden text to the icons can remove this barrier.

When's the last time you checked the accessibility of your carousels? You can do so for free with our team: https://zurl.co/omivr

27/08/2026

Luke Holdsworth was born deaf and didn’t enjoy live music until his 20s. Now, he is one of the UK’s most respected BSL interpreters at live concerts, bringing the thrill of live music to Deaf audiences with the help of air guitar: https://zurl.co/d9MDS

Luke Holdsworth was born deaf and didn’t get to enjoy live music until his 20s. Now he is one of the UK’s most respected BSL interpreters at live concerts

27/08/2026

With HTML5, we have so many tools at our disposal to build better websites and with semantic HTML being the first step on the ladder of web accessibility, it's something that shouldn't be ignored.

Our beginner's guide demonstrates the benefits that using the correct semantic markup brings and how to implement it into your website: https://zurl.co/pRQpZ

26/08/2026

Google has launched a global peer-to-peer accessibility forum where users can ask questions, share tips, and discuss assistive features across Android, Chrome, and other Google services: https://zurl.co/y4hlY

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26/08/2026

HeX delivers far more than a website. Our creative team play a pivotal role in delivering a shared goal of improving accessibility across the digital landscape.

Working together, we create inclusive digital environments that are designed for all users, raise awareness on the barriers that people face in daily life due to poor accessibility, and share our knowledge with organisations to help build an inclusive online world for all.

Find out more about our collaborative approach to inclusion and how we can effectively work with you to create an inclusive online sphere: https://zurl.co/Y7uAz

25/08/2026

If hashtags aren't written in the correct format, they are inaccessible for blind and low sighted people who use screen readers.

This video demonstrates the experience people face if lowercase or block capital hashtags are used and how to easily fix this problem for your followers.

Learn more ways to create inclusive social media content in our free guide: https://zurl.co/VxewL

24/08/2026

Irish businesses have been urged to improve website accessibility after research from Digital Business Ireland found that 49% of businesses are unaware of the requirements of the European Accessibility Act (EAA), a landmark piece of legislation that came into force in June 2025: https://zurl.co/zWzPM

Irish businesses urged to improve website accessibility as almost 90% of websites contain major barriers for people with disabilities