MICROLINK & DIGITAL ACCESSIBILITY
Microlink has been the UK’s leading provider of assistive digital technologies and accessibility solutions since 1992. As such, we have an unparalleled understanding of the barriers which disabled people face when trying to use digital assets.
Lead by our resident expert consultant Dr Neil Rogers, Microlink’s Digital Accessibility team provides all the expertise you need to make your organisation’s digital resources accessible and inclusive, be it training, coaching, consultation or fully service solutions:
Training and Coaching
We can design a bespoke training programme to upskill your teams, so that materials are made digitally accessible from the outset. We also offer ongoing coaching support so that your teams continue to develop knowledge and skills. Lastly, we make sure they are kept up to date with the latest innovations and statutory requirements across the realm of digital accessibility. Contact us for more details.
Consultation
It is easy to feel overwhelmed by the challenge of making a business’ documentation, web presence and specialist apps fully accessible. However, working with Dr Neil Rogers, a stepwise, graduated pathway forward can be created. This will begin with a scoping exercise, followed by a robust forensic audit. A variety of factors will be taken into consideration when compiling the report, such as your business imperatives and priorities; budget availability; the training, upskilling and competencies of key staff; and the size and scale of your digital presence. Please contact us- a conversation is free!
Fully Serviced Solutions
Finally, why not let the Microlink Digital Accessibility Team do the heavy lifting for you? We offer a complete end-to-end service, encompassing web, mobile, document remediation and consideration of your other digital assets. We will always work with you, looking for the most affordable and efficient way forward, working within your budget constraints and upskilling your key staff as we progress. See below for further details.
WHAT IS DIGITAL ACCESSIBILITY?
Digital accessibility is the process of ensuring digital technologies, services, and resources, such as websites, mobile apps, eBooks and documents are:
- Designed with the needs of disabled people and additional needs in mind.
- Flexible and can be customised and personalised to meet individual needs.
- Created so that they are compatible with Assistive Technology (AT), such as screen readers and compliant with recognised accessibility guidance and regulations (Lexdis, 2021).
WHAT MAKES MICROLINK’S DIGITAL ACCESSIBILITY SOLUTIONS UNIQUE?
Microlink boasts thirty years’ worth of experience in supplying assistive technology and accessibility solutions to disabled people in education and the workplace. From this we occupy a unique position to offer a wealth of expertise and understanding on the needs of disabled people, particularly with regards to the use of digital assets.
Our digital accessibility services do the heavy lifting for you, whether you need web, mobile or document formatting in isolation or in combination. From requesting a quote through to delivery we provide a tailormade service to provide your operation with precisely what it needs. From identifying flaws in the accessibility of your digital materials in their current state through to consulting on and delivering the most appropriate solutions, we will guide you through the process.
We offer a rigorous auditing process, applying internationally recognised standards (WCAG-EM). During these, our highly trained professionals thoroughly test user journeys through your digital assets, from log in to form entry to product purchasing and beyond.
For web assets we test your resources in five mainstream browsers: Opera, Edge, Chrome, Firefox and Safari. For mobile operating systems and apps, we test in both Android and iOS. Throughout our testing we make use of Assistive Technology such as screen readers to ensure compatibility and ease of use for individuals requiring the use of such software.
