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HeX is an accessible web and marketing agency, who have a passion for removing digital barriers. Our experts perform accessibility audit testing, inclusive web development, a11y consultancy, training and more. #Accessibility #DigitalAccessibility #A11y
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"Disability is still treated as a niche."

A designer who was told "disabled people don't need fashion" says she felt so angered that she now has an adaptive clothing firm, which recently appeared at London Fashion Week: zurl.co/PqjJW

#Fashion #Disabilities #Inclusion
Chester designer told 'disabled people don't need fashion'
Hanan Tantush has been tailoring clothes for disabled people after her grandad's cancer diagnosis.
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November 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Discover how to tap into the power of the Purple Pound in our guide to accessible #eCommerce (zurl.co/Izzwn) or take a free #accessibility health check on your site this sales season (zurl.co/Dmjm0).

#A11y #Marketing #PurplePound #BlackFriday #CyberMonday
November 28, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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Chris McCausland has featured in 'Seeing into the Future', diving into the growth of AI and technology and what it means for his independence and others with sight loss: zurl.co/zoTUz

#A11y #VisuallyImpaired #Blind #Accessibility #Tech #AI #Inclusion #Disabilities
Chris McCausland: Seeing into the Future review – the comic just can’t hide his emotion in this mind-blowing show
He tries to play the stoic in this look at the incredible changes to disabled peoples’ lives that tech could bring. But the radical benefits of one piece of kit leave him visibly moved
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November 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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The #PurplePound is worth £274 billion a year. By improving the #accessibility of your site, your business can tap into that spending power and enhance the customer service experience for everyone. Learn 5 ways to improve #eCommerce accessibility: zurl.co/wEVXi

#A11y
November 27, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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If you have content that may impact users who have #epilepsy, such as flashing media, it's crucial to include a clear warning prior to the content, including any links that lead to a page that contains dangerous media.

#NationalEpilepsyMonth #Photosensitive #A11y Accessibility
The title “Protect yours users - National Epilepsy Month” has someone above accessing a web page and being presented with a photosensitive warning emerging from the screen to warn them flashing media may be within the content that could trigger a seizure.
November 26, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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A survey of 1,600+ professionals found 75% of organisations linking #accessibility improvements to revenue gains, 91% reported enhanced user experience, and 88% noted brand reputation benefits. #AI may be playing a part in these stats: zurl.co/Cuueo

#A11y #Business
Digital accessibility drives revenue as AI adoption rises | Digital Watch Observatory
AI is emerging as a key tool for accessibility, complementing human expertise and enabling organisations to enhance user experience, brand reputation, and competitive advantage.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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During sales season, you're likely to enter a site and be confronted with a pop-up. Although these are great #marketing tools, they also present great issues when it comes to digital #accessibility.

Learn 5 ways to create accessible #eCommerce sites: zurl.co/WHHvo

#A11y #BlackFriday #CyberMonday
A Black Friday pop-up advert is displaying common accessibility issues including difficult ways to close adverts, A lack of alt text shutting visually impaired users out from offers, important text that is illegible, form errors only being conveyed by a colour, poor colour contrasts on buttons, and assistive tech users being unable to bypass pop-ups.
November 25, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Shocking research has discovered that 93% of disabled delegates continue to encounter accessibility barriers when attending events: zurl.co/y12am

#A11y #Accessibility #Disabilities #Inclusion#DisabilityAwareness #Business #Event #Disabled #DisabilityRights
93% of disabled delegates face barriers at events, new report exposes accessibility gap  – Event Industry News
Ninety-three per cent of disabled delegates continue to encounter barriers when attending events, according to landmark research by  The Business of Events  and
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November 24, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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Discover our collaborative approach to delivering digital experiences that are visually effective, accessible, and designed for long-term success - along with the active part clients play in the project build: zurl.co/yiAmt

#A11y #Accessibility #DigitalAccessibility #WebDesign #Business #Disability
November 24, 2025 at 8:55 AM
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Now that #GlobalEducationWeek is coming to a close, take a look at our #education area of our site. Here you can find a range of free resources to provide an inclusive digital learning environment: zurl.co/hLYOw

#IEW2025 #BICGlobalEducationWeek #A11y #Accessibility
November 21, 2025 at 9:44 AM
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The British Sign Language (BSL) GCSE has come a step closer to becoming a reality in England, after Ofqual released their final consultation feedback on the qualification: zurl.co/ZNjnX

#GlobalEducationWeek #BSL #SignLanguage #Deaf #Accessibility #A11y #DeafAwareness
BSL GCSE in England comes a step closer as Ofqual release final consultation feedback (BSL)
The British Sign Language (BSL) GCSE has come a step closer to becoming a reality in England, after Ofqual released their final consultation feedback on the qualification. The qualification is now …
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November 21, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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Are you ready this #GlobalEducationWeek to experience our empathy lab?

Through the use of interactive devices, our empathy lab simulates the effects of online barriers, helping educators and students understand the barriers many disabled people face online.

#Education #A11y #IEW2025 #Accessibility
November 20, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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More than ever, digital resources are relied upon to enhance learning experiences. But is the information on your websites and in class inclusive for everyone?

See how we've supported #education clients through accessible services: zurl.co/uSMuC

#GlobalEducationWeek #Accessibility #HigherEducation
HeX Productions case studies for Winchester University, Homefield College, University of Nottingham, Nottingham College, and Trinity Specialist college and lined up within a hexagon. Above text reads “Education Specialists in Digital Accessibility. Providing end to end inclusive solutions, including Web Development, Audit Testing, Inclusive Training, Empathy Labs, and Consultancy.”
November 20, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Easy Read functionality takes written content and transforms it into icons or photos, alongside plain wording, to help students to understand and digest content.

Find out more in our case study: zurl.co/s3dT6

#GlobalEducationWeek #IEW2025 #Education #Accessibility
November 19, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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To enable equal education for all students, it’s essential that in schools and higher education, digital #accessibility is made a priority.

Our free guide talks you through how to create inclusive learning resources: zurl.co/D178n

#GlobalEducationWeek #IEW2025 #Education #A11y #HigherEducation
A young girl is sitting in class smiling whilst wearing headphones. Below is a tablet displaying a guide to inclusive learning resources in education and a downloadable poster. Text reads “Global Education Week: Inclusive Learning Resource Toolkit. Download your free guide and printable checklist at www.horlix.com”
November 19, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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#HigherEducation sites are bursting with eye-catching features to entice students to signing up for a course. However, often, these features haven't been created to be inclusive.

Learn how all students can gain equal access to #education: zurl.co/Gw9aS

#GlobalEducationWeek #Accessibility
The title “Common barriers found on higher education websites” is hovering above a browser with a course finder displayed. In the search bar someone has looked for top accessibility barriers, which has brought up the following search results: 1. Poorly structured content, 2. No captions & transcripts, 3. Insufficient colour contrast, 4. Inaccessible documents, 5. Inaccessible documents, 6. Incompatibility with assistive technologies.
November 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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On #GlobalEducationWeek, Front-end Developer Tom discusses the free tools available to assess the accessibility of #education sites.

Don't wait until you're contacted by the GDS, take a free #accessibility check today: zurl.co/GyxTp

#IEW2025 #A11y #HigherEducation
November 18, 2025 at 8:29 AM
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We have a dedicated area of resources to assist schools and #HigherEducation in becoming inclusive. From insightful blogs and detailed case studies, to inclusive learning tools - our online space can be of great assistance this #GlobalEducationWeek: zurl.co/xieIS

#Education #Accessibility #IEW2025
Under a Global Education Week logo there is a dedicated browser that is full of inclusive learning resources and tools on HeX Productions website.
November 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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On #GlobalEducationWeek, we share the power that #accessibility provides in enabling all students to thrive and flourish in #education.

In our blog, we delve into solutions that will lead to increased student recruitment and retention - in turn, supporting institutions financially: zurl.co/6KgTE
November 17, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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Hear from three accessibility experts, who explore how hotels can communicate accessible design more clearly – from online information to staff training – and why doing so benefits guests and businesses: zurl.co/mnz00

#Accessibility #A11y #Travel #Business #Inclusion
Accessible Design Talk: How to communicate accessibility clearly • Hotel Designs
At IHS 2025, hosted by HD, experts shared how hotels can improve accessibility, design inclusively, and communicate services clearly...
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November 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Read our case study to see how our audit testing left no leaf unturned for Bloom & Wild when seeking out #accessibility errors - ensuring all customers will have a blooming good experience whilst on their website: zurl.co/8CqbT

#A11y #Florist #Audit #eCommerce #Retail
The title "Weeding out accessibility errors with Bloom & Wild" is above a desktop monitor and tablet device that are displaying web pages from Bloom & Wild's platform, including one that is focused on a 'Thoughtful Marketing Movement'. To the side is a button prompting to read the case study.
November 14, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Have you ever taken the time to check if your online platforms are accessible for all users? On #WorldUsabilityDay, we are giving you the chance to find out how usable your website is for free: zurl.co/Qbqoo

#UsabilityDay #A11y #Accessibility #Inclusion #WebDesign #WebDevelopment #Developer #UX
November 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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There's no disputing that emerging technologies are helping to bridge the gap with digital #accessibility.

On #WorldUsabilityDay, we look into what still requires human oversight in order for our online content to remain accessible: zurl.co/HAxtW
#UsabilityDay #A11y #Disabilities #Developer #AI
November 13, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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When creating PDFs, avoid using "Print to PDF." A screen reader user may still be able to access the text of PDFs created this way, but heading structure, alternative text, and any other tag structure will be lost. Using "Save As" or "Export" can preserve these tags.
November 13, 2025 at 3:32 AM
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In today’s digital landscape, ensuring that your website is accessible is not just a legal obligation, but also a moral imperative. This article guides you through the essential steps to make your website accessible, adhering to web standards and best practices: zurl.co/l3jiL

#A11y #Accessibility
How to Make Your Website Accessible to Everyone
This article will guide you through the essential steps to make your website accessible, adhering to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and best practices.
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November 12, 2025 at 12:00 PM