Digital Accessibility in Higher and Further Education- the challenges and opportunities of 2020
For those of us working in the world of accessibility, 2020 has long been marked as the year when all public sector body websites and apps must adhere to updated Web Accessibility Regulations (September 23, 2020, to be exact). Now that 2020 is actually upon us, the world looks very different from what we imagined. The outbreak of COVID-19 has resulted in the rapid, forced digitisation of education, work, and even socialising. Meanwhile, Government Digital Services, the department responsible for monitoring compliance with the regulations, has made clear there will be no delay to the 23 September deadline. To mark Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2020, we reflect on the challenges and opportunities for digital accessibility in further and higher education presented by this landmark year.
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