Designing for Accessibility: What You Need to Know - Member Event

This practical session introduces digital accessibility with a focus on PDFs - ideal for organisations that work with complex or information-heavy content.We’ll cover what accessibility is, who it supports, why it matters, and how it’s shaped by legal requirements across the UK, EU and US.The talk is designed to empower attendees to:

• Understand the core accessibility standards (WCAG 2.2)

• Brief designers with clarity and confidence

• Know what to check for when reviewing content for compliance

We’ll explore both technical and visual accessibility, including:

• Fonts, layout, and colour contrast for readability