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Access:Given
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A one-day digital accessibility conference in Newcastle, UK.
Wednesday 13 May 2026.
The Catalyst.


Tickets now on sale: www.accessgiven.co.uk
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You read that right.

We've only got a handful of tickets left for Access:Given next Wednesday at Newcastle Helix.

So, if you want to hear...
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September 2, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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Less than a month until we all gather at Newcastle Helix for the first ever Access:Given!
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August 12, 2025 at 8:38 AM
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MEET THE SPEAKER

Ettie Bailey-King is our keynote speaker; she is an inclusive and accessible communication educator.
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July 30, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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MEET THE SPEAKERS

@craigabbott.co.uk is the former Head of Accessibility at the Department for Work and Pensions and the creator of the DWP Accessibility Manual.
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July 16, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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Our co-founder Ellen Kate Boyle took a trip to Newcastle Helix today to visit our sensory room, which will be sponsored by Content Design London.

@ellenkateboyle.bsky.social @contentdesign.london
July 11, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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MEET THE SPEAKERS

@rachelanne.bsky.social Rachel Edwards is a senior content designer at @contentdesign.london!
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July 10, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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MEET THE SPEAKERS

Helen Dutson and Holly Tuke will be the first to take the stage on Wednesday 10th September at @newcastlehelix for our first Access:Given event.

@heldutson.bsky.social @lifeofablindgirl.bsky.social
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July 8, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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We've got another announcement to make!

We're absolutely chuffed to say that @contentdesign.london are the sponsors of our sensory room!
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June 13, 2025 at 9:07 AM
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🚨 Three months to go!

In three months, on 10th September, Access:Given will be taking place at Newcastle Helix.

We've got great speakers @ettiebaileyking.bsky.social , @craigabbott.co.uk, @heldutson.bsky.social , @lifeofablindgirl.bsky.social and @rachelanne.bsky.social of @contentdesign.london/
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June 12, 2025 at 8:40 AM
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Our second speaker is @craigabbott.bsky.social!

Craig is the former Head of Accessibility at the Department for Work and Pensions and the creator of the DWP Accessibility Manual.

He is a design lead and accessibility specialist, and his focus is user-centred design.

10 September - Newcastle Helix
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March 20, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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After months of planning, countless days of admin and a lot of behind-the-scenes work, we are absolutely delighted to announce:

Tickets are now on sale!

A ticket costs £119, plus booking fee.

Buy tickets here: accessgiven.co.uk
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March 13, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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We're so excited to have @ettiebaileyking.bsky.social as our keynote speaker!

We've both admired Ettie's work for many years, so having her on board is really a dream come true.
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March 4, 2025 at 10:52 AM