Accessiblity Resources

This information is a collection of links which are relevant in light of the EU accessiblity legislation which is coming into force in 2019-20.

Here is a link to the directive itself: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32016L2102

Information from the Paciello Group (UX leaders in accessibility) – includes the timelines for implementation: https://developer.paciellogroup.com/blog/2018/04/eu-directive-on-the-accessibility-of-public-sector-websites-and-mobile-applications/

Model accessiblity statement from University of Edinburgh (this is what we should be aspiring to): https://www.ed.ac.uk/about/website/accessibility

The governmental requirements for accessible documents available on the web: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/how-to-publish-on-gov-uk/accessible-pdfs

A helpful re-appropriation of the gov.uk poster series for creation of student learning materials: https://libguides.hull.ac.uk/diverselearners

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