Digitally accessibile content is easier for everyone to access, it's the right thing to do, and it's the law.

The general guidelines: the basic six things to consider when creating accessible information

Making your content accessible

The top three accessibility issues are:

Addressing those problems is a good place to start.

Guidance for your role at UofG

For content authors

General guidelines (SCULPT)

For teaching staff
For students
For platform owners

Digital Accessibility at UofG

The University wants to ensure the digital information we make available through all our portals is accessible to the vast majority of our users – current and prospective students/staff, funders, collaborators and the wider public.

Ensuring our digital content is accessible fits with our values, and supports the University’s aims as relating to widening access, civic engagement and inclusivity. In addition, we have legal obligations under the Equality Act 2010, and Digital Accessibility Regulations 2018. 

It is important that you make yourself aware of your obligations in providing content and services, particularly with reference to legislation.  

People with permanent, temporary and situational disabilities.

'10% of UofG staff have a reported disability, 15% of UofG student have a disability.' (Source: Digital Experience Survey at UofG 2023/24)

Further information and resources

UK.GOV resources

JISC

Policy Connect

University of Glasgow

W3C