Disability Information Scotland provide self-study and instructor led courses in how to make your digital information as accessible as possible for people with disabilities. These courses can be accessed on our training page or if you require bespoke accessibility training you can contact James at James.duncan@disabilityscot.org.uk
FAQs
Why is accessible information so important to disabled people?
Online information which is not accessible to all is a disadvantage to both the people who cannot access it and the people or organisations who provide it. Whether it be buying items, selling your products or services, communicating with people, accessing entertainment, booking tickets, finding jobs, managing benefits or indeed most activities we could do…
What makes information inaccessible?
Examples of content which is not accessible could be: fonts which are difficult to read (for example decorative or overly stylised fonts) Fonts which are too small poor contrast between elements on the page Poor colour choices such as green and red together making items difficult for people with colour blindness to see properly Use…
Who needs accessible information?
Everyone Specifically – 830,000 disabled people in Scotland. That’s 1 in 7 of the population. As well as people with physical, sensory disabilities, learning difficulties and mental health difficulties, this also covers people with epilepsy, cancer, schizophrenia, Downs Syndrome and many other types of impairment. A significant amount of these people find it difficult to…
How can I get an adaptation made to my house?
Housing adaptations can increase your independence and reduce the risk of an accident at home If you or someone you live with is disabled you may qualify for help with adaptations such as: replacing a bath with a level access shower making it easier to get in and out of the house by widening doors…
How can I update my organisation’s details in the Directory?
The Scottish Disability Directory is the only directory of its kind in Scotland. It provides access to information on hundreds of disability organisations and support groups, both local and national. To update your organisation’s details please download and complete the form below. Scottish Disability Directory Questionnaire PDF Scottish Disability Directory Questionnaire Word Doc
