Making Websites and Apps Accessible for Everyone

In our increasingly digital world, accessibility isn’t just a “nice to have”; it’s essential. This engaging one-hour session explores what digital accessibility really means, why it matters, and how small changes can make a big difference for people with disabilities.

Led by Mark Maddison, accessibility advocate and founder of Vision for Access CIC, this webinar will break down digital accessibility and share practical, achievable steps to create more inclusive online experiences.

We’ll examine common barriers faced by people with sight loss and other access needs, highlight simple tools and techniques to test your own content, and discuss how inclusive design benefits everyone, not just those with disabilities.

Whether you work in communications, web design, marketing, or the charity sector, you’ll come away with a clearer understanding of how to make your digital spaces more welcoming, usable, and compliant.

You’ll learn:
• What digital accessibility means and why it’s important
• The most common accessibility barriers (and how to avoid them)
• Quick wins to improve accessibility across your website, social media, and documents
• Free tools and resources to help you get started
• How accessibility drives better engagement and inclusion

About Digital Pathfinders

This fully funded workshop is part of the Digital Pathfinders programme, supported by the North East Combined Authority. Attendance is exclusive to SMEs, charities, and social enterprises registered or trading in County Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland, South Tyneside, or Sunderland.

To attend, you'll need to register with the Digital Pathfinders programme, which provides access to additional workshops, events, and one-to-one support.

If you haven’t yet registered with the programme, you’ll be prompted to do so after signing up. Registration details can be found at digitalpathfinders.uk.
Spaces are limited and attendance is exclusive to eligible organisations.

Register now to secure your spot and take the first step towards smarter, more efficient working. For questions, accessibility, please email: hello@digitalpathfinders.uk