We are The Digital Accessibility Centre (DAC)
We help public, private, and voluntary organizations 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 around 70 people. We are proud to be a Living Wage Foundation accredited employer because we believe that a hard day's work deserves a fair day's 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 and bring first-hand experience to their role. Some are new to accessibility and some have over 20 years experience in the field.
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Successes
As you'll see from our client list, we've provided digital accessibility services to hundreds of organisations across many sectors.
Our management team, testers and technical auditors are regular speakers and panel members at some of the key events in the field of UX 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 assist you with guidance, training, and resources to help you understand your options better.
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 assist you.
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Resolving issues
We provide tailored accessibility support to meet your specific requirements and deadlines. Whether you need ad-hoc assistance to address a specific issue, 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.
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 PDF, Figma or other form of visual design
- Visual check for accessibility issues for all user groups
- Summary Report
- Recommendations for fix
Full Audit and accreditation
Full WCAG 2.2 (AA/AAA) compliance testing including user testing
- Manual & 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 & Automated Testing
- Assistive Technology Testing
- Full WCAG Report identifying 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.
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In-depth Blog Articles & Guides (e.g.,
European Accessibility Act
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- Short Video Snippets & Explainers
- Downloadable Checklists & Quick Tips
Premium Courses & Training
Structured online courses and workshops for individuals and teams.
- Featured Courses: "Mastering WCAG 2.2," "Accessible UX & Design," "ARIA for Developers"
- 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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