Top Tips for Creating Accessible Experiences

This July series is inspired by Disability Pride Month and focuses on practical ways to turn inclusion into action. The journey across the month is: Accessibility → Understanding → Belonging → Action → Connection.

Accessibility allows us to tap into everyone’s potential.
Debra Rue

Why This Matters

Close-up of a magnifying glass on a blue surface, ideal for search and exploration themes.

Accessibility is about ensuring everyone can participate, contribute and feel included.

Introduction

Accessibility includes communication, information, environments and attitudes.

Real-Life Example

A trainer shared resources in advance and used plain English, increasing participation for everyone.

Mike’s Reflection

Accessibility is often about removing unnecessary barriers.

This Week’s Top Tips

Noticing

Notice who participates
Identify barriers
Seek feedback

Removing Barriers

Use plain English
Provide different formats
Offer flexibility

Creating Opportunities

Encourage participation
Check understanding
Design inclusively

A Gentle Reminder

Accessibility benefits everyone.

July Challenge

Remove one barrier this week.

Over to You

What adjustment could increase accessibility?

Remember: Small Actions can Create Big Opportunities.

Over to You:
Release Your Potential

“Learning is a treasure that follows its owner everywhere”.

These are my thoughts and perspectives (I’m not necessarily right or wrong, simply starting a conversation).

So, what about your thoughts? What is YOUR perspective?

Do any of these things ring true for you and can you picture yourself putting these tips into action?
What would it look, sound and feel like if you put some of these tips into action – for you and others?
What barriers might you come against when putting these tips/ideas into action? How might you overcome them?
Who could give you support and how?
Have you tried these tips and ideas out and, if so, what have you learned?