Resources

This page will most likely continue to grow and possibly be broken into smaller and smaller chunks.

Accessibility Legislation & Guidelines

Laws and Acts (UK):

• Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/50/contents)
• Equality Act 2010 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2010/15/contents)
• The Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2018/952/contents)

Official Guidelines:

• WCAG 2.1 Guidelines (https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG21/)
• WCAG 2.1 Quick Reference (https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG22/quickref/?versions=2.1)
• WCAG 2.2 Guidelines (https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG22/)
• WCAG 2.2 Quick Reference (https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG22/quickref/)

Blogs

Government:

• Design in government blog (https://designnotes.blog.gov.uk/)
• User research in government blog (https://userresearch.blog.gov.uk/)
• Accessibility in government blog (https://accessibility.blog.gov.uk/)

People-Centered Creators

Creators / Advocates:

• Mark in Sutton
  • about.me (https://about.me/markmayer)
  • Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/markinsutton)
  • X/Twitter (https://x.com/Markinsutton)
  • Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/markinsutton/)
• How to ADHD – Jessica McCabe
  • YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@HowtoADHD)
  • Website (https://howtoadhd.com/)
  • Book (https://howtoadhdbook.com/)
• I'm Autistic, Now What?
  • YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@imautisticnowwhat)

YouTube Learning Channels

• Codecademy (https://www.youtube.com/@codecademy/)

  • What Is Accessibility? Best Practices & Tips for Inclusive Design (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otvcBP8ByLA)

• Chrome Developers (https://www.youtube.com/@ChromeDevs/)

  • Further Accessibility Learning - Playlist (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEjTbZXYY48&list=PLNYkxOF6rcIDJlkmUY8qoSV7PKSoBEEvp)
  • Example Video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1yoOLhx_qA)
  • Example Video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jao3s_CwdRU)
  • Example Video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REVxMvdBYMw)
  • Example Video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buChHSdsF9A)
  • Example Video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pe0Ce1WtnUM)

LinkedIn – Influencers & Professionals

People:

• Rachel Andrew (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelandrew/)
• Adam Argyle (https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamargyle/)
• Una Kravets (https://www.linkedin.com/in/unakravets/)
• Ellie Middleton (https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliemidds/)
• Julie A. Harris (https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-a-harris/)
• Lily Zheng (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lilyzheng308/)
• Carie Fisher (https://www.linkedin.com/in/cariefisher/)
• Ritu Kiran (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritu-kiran-53635b54/)
• Stephanie Cawthon (https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-cawthon/)
• Jennifer Opal (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferopal/)
• Ellen Jones (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellen--jones/)
• Sultana (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lifeofasultana/)
• Ross McGill (https://www.linkedin.com/in/teachertoolkit/)
• Kate Jones (https://www.linkedin.com/in/katejoneslovetoteach87/)
• Jessica Chambers (https://www.linkedin.com/in/eight/)

Companies/Orgs:

• Microsoft (https://www.linkedin.com/company/microsoft/)
• Google (https://www.linkedin.com/company/google/)
• Amazon (https://www.linkedin.com/company/amazon/)

Schools:

• Codecademy (https://www.linkedin.com/school/codecademy/)

Accessibility & Neurodiversity Orgs:

• International Association of Accessibility Professionals (https://www.linkedin.com/company/international-association-of-accessibility-professionals/)
• AbilityNet (https://www.linkedin.com/company/abilitynet/)
• National Autistic Society (https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-autistic-society/)
• Disability Rights UK (https://www.linkedin.com/company/disability-rights-uk/)
• British Dyslexia Association (https://www.linkedin.com/company/british-dyslexia-association/)
• Dyspraxia Foundation (https://www.linkedin.com/company/dyspraxia-foundation/)
• Neurodiverse Brains in the Workplace (https://www.linkedin.com/company/neurodiverse-brains-in-the-workplace/)
• Disability Belongs (https://www.linkedin.com/company/disabilitybelongs/)
• Accessible by Design (https://www.linkedin.com/company/accessible-by-design/)
• AccessAble (https://www.linkedin.com/company/accessableuk/)
• Business Disability Forum (https://www.linkedin.com/company/business-disability-forum/)
• National Center for Learning Disabilities (https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-center-for-learning-disabilities/)
• Digital Accessibility Centre (https://www.linkedin.com/company/digital-accessibility-centre/)
• TechInclusion (https://www.linkedin.com/company/techinclusion/)
• Hidden Disabilities (https://www.linkedin.com/company/hidden-disabilities/)
• UKAAF (https://www.linkedin.com/company/ukaaf/)
• WebAIM (https://www.linkedin.com/company/webaim/)
• GAAD Foundation (https://www.linkedin.com/company/gaad-foundation/)
• The Neurodiversity Practice (https://www.linkedin.com/company/theneurodiversitypractice/)
• Pathfinder Accessibility (https://www.linkedin.com/company/pathfinderaccessibility/)
• UK Easy Read Standards Working Group (https://www.linkedin.com/company/uk-easy-read-standards-working-group/)
• National Diversity Council (https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-diversity-council/)