Whether it’s checking the news, scrolling through socials or ordering a new jacket, every one of us is tapping into the online world each day.
But for people with low vision or blindness, these experiences often don’t go very well. There are accessibility barriers around every click and corner – from a bad image description to a wrongly-labelled button. And not being able to engage in the online space goes beyond missing out on a funny meme or being frustrated with a website’s user experience.
It’s an exclusion from everyday life.
That’s why Guide Dogs NSW/ACT is running free professional development workshops to give you the tools to make your digital content accessible and inclusive. Whether you’re a content creator, marketer or brand leader, you’re invited to make a change with us.
Claim your free session now to up your accessibility skills today.
These free, in-person workshops will teach you the digital accessibility essentials you need, from perfecting the art of alt text to knowing when to add emojis (it’s more important than you think!) and so much more.
Spend an exclusive half day with our Guide Dogs NSW/ACT accessibility experts as they share practical tips and take-home guides, with opportunities on the day put your new skills to the test and create content with our real-life Guide Dog puppies and dogs.You’ll also hear from people with low vision or blindness about their experiences navigating online spaces and how you can make a positive impact on the lives of thousands of Australians.
As digital professionals, you’re actively contributing to online and digital spaces through your work. You have the power to create an inclusive online world where everyone can access the communities, information and content we all get to engage with each day.
With over 575,000 people with low vision or blindness in Australia, creating accessible content also gives you the opportunity to expand your reach significantly and make something meaningful that resonates with your audiences on a deeper level. By stepping up and taking the lead in this space, you can inspire others in your professional networks to follow in your footsteps and help create a world where everyone can engage with your brand, products, content or work.
With various session times available from Thursday 31 October, these workshops will shake up the way you think about content creation and accessibility and give you the know-how to make a world where no one’s left behind.
Because digital spaces are for everyone, so let’s make sure everyone can access them.
Guide Dogs NSW/ACT is the leading provider of Guide Dogs and orientation and mobility services that enable people with low vision or blindness to get around their communities safely and independently.
