Leaders in digital accessibility
Because everyone matters
At The Digital Accessibility Centre, we have a friendly team of accessibility experts who work with a wide variety of clients to ensure that digital media is developed and designed to be as accessible as possible to all users.
Our dedicated team test and advise across multiple platforms, adhering to the highest accessibility standards and legal mandates to ensure compliance with the very latest WCAG guidelines.
We are The Digital Accessibility Centre (DAC)
We help public, private, and voluntary organisations create digital media that meets accessibility standards and laws.
Our Organisation
The Digital Accessibility Centre was founded in 2010 and established as a Social Enterprise operating on a not-for-profit basis.
We have grown and developed and currently have a team of over 80 people.
We are proud to be a Living Wage Foundation accredited employer because we believe that hard work deserves fair pay.
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Our People
We are a growing team of accessibility specialists, passionate about inclusion and ensuring everything digital is accessible.
Most of our user testing team have a disability, some have a combination of conditions, but all can bring their own lived experience to the role. While some are new to accessibility, others have over 20 years’ experience in the field, making for a truly diverse range of users.
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Successes
As our client list will attest, we have worked with and continue to work with hundreds of organisations across many sectors.
Our management team, testers, and technical auditors are regular speakers and panel members at key events in the fields of User Experience and accessible digital media. We are also invited experts on the W3C panel.
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Track Record
"Cam, Gavin and the team have constantly gone the extra mile to help us across all areas.
We selected the DAC team to be our partner as we felt they were incredibly approachable and professional and we love the way they carry out their testing."
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Accessibility services we provide
Our testing process is meticulously carried out in three parts, involving user testing, automated tools, and expert manual review.
Our team of testers is composed of individuals with disabilities who have personally experienced the obstacles that inaccessible websites pose to their independence.
Accessibility Training and Consultancy
We are dedicated to making sure that people of all ages and abilities have equal access to information and services online. We are here to provide you with guidance, training, and resources that help you to understand your options and responsibilities more fully.
User Testing, Full Audits and Accreditation
Our team of specialists offers a wide range of services to guarantee that your project is inclusive and accessible. Whether you are commissioning a digital project and need accessibility to be incorporated into the specification, working on design, development, and content, or want to test your website or app to identify any accessibility issues, we can help you.
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Resolving Issues
We provide tailored accessibility support to meet your specific requirements and deadlines. Whether that is one-off assistance to address a specific issue, to collaborate with an accessibility specialist during development, or regular access to discuss progress and challenges, we will work closely with you to determine the optimal level and amount of support needed.
Accessibility Audits
We work with you to ensure your digital products meet the highest accessibility standards with our comprehensive audit services.
Design Review
Ideal for initial assessments.
- Reviews can be from PDFs, Figma, or other forms of visual design.
- Visual checks for accessibility issues affecting all user groups./li>
- Summary Report
- Recommendations on how to fix.
Full Audit and Accreditation
Full WCAG 2.2 (AA/ AAA) compliance testing including user testing
- Manual and Automated Testing.
- Full user testing with a range of assistive technologies and abilities.
- Full Report with usability feedback included.
- Remediation Guidance.
Expert review
Full WCAG 2.2 (AA/ AAA) compliance testing.
- Manual and Automated Testing.
- Assistive Technology Testing.
- Full Report identifying WCAG non-compliances.
- Remediation Guidance.
Learning Resources
Empower your team with the knowledge and skills to build and maintain accessible digital experiences.
Free Resources
Access a wealth of information to get started with digital accessibility.
- In-depth Blog Articles and Guides (e.g., European Accessibility Act )
- Short Video Snippets and Explainers
- Downloadable Checklists and Quick Tips
Premium Courses and Training
Structured online courses and workshops for individuals and teams.
- Featured modules like: "Assistive Technologies Advanced", "Designing for an Accessible User Experience" and " HTML Techniques for Accessibility Development"
- Formats: Self-paced online, Live virtual workshops, Custom team training
- Certification: Earn certification upon course completion.
Test Your Knowledge & Get Insights
Try our mini "Accessibility Quiz" (5 questions) for instant feedback and tailored recommendations for our services or courses.
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