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Take Action for the World Day of Social Justice: Small changes for big impact this February

Welcome to the February edition of Take Action for Accessibility, our monthly series dedicated to making learning more inclusive and accessible. The World Day of Social Justice on 20th February is a time to reflect on the barriers that prevent full and equal participation in society. In education, true social justice is impossible without inclusive…Continue Reading Take Action for the World Day of Social Justice: Small changes for big impact this February

Take Action for the World Braille Day: Improve your image descriptions this January

Refreshable braille display, photo by Sebastien Dolorme Creative Commons

January is the perfect time to refresh your skills and set new goals for inclusivity in your digital content. The 4th of January marks World Braille Day, making it an ideal moment to commit to improving image descriptions in your documents, websites, and presentations. Effective image descriptions, often called “alt text”, are crucial for making…Continue Reading Take Action for the World Braille Day: Improve your image descriptions this January

Take Action for the International Day of Persons with Disabilities

International Day for Persons with Disabilities official logo

3 December marks the United Nations’ International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), an annual opportunity to reflect on and promote the rights, well-being, and inclusion of people with disabilities in all aspects of life. Established in 1992, the IDPD seeks to raise awareness of disability issues and mobilise support for creating a more inclusive…Continue Reading Take Action for the International Day of Persons with Disabilities