Disproportionate burden is a clause in the public sector accessibility regulations that allows organisations to avoid full compliance without penalty (not indefinitely) if the organisation proves that to achieve compliance would be a ‘disproportionate burden’. This guide shows you what content to include in a comprehensive disproportionate burden assessment.
George RhodesDisproportionate burden is a clause in the public sector accessibility regulations that allows organisations to avoid full compliance without penalty (not indefinitely) if the organisation proves that to achieve compliance would be a ‘disproportionate burden’. Making a disproportionate burden claim requires a lot of supporting evidence and can only be used for very specific cases.
George RhodesThe Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications (No.2) Accessibility Regulations 2018 places all legal burden on the public sector body. Suppliers are not directly held responsible for the accessibility of their products that you decide to use. The only way to hold suppliers responsible for fixing accessibility issues or taking responsibility in the event of 3rd party products causing accessibility complaints is to include accessibility requirements into contracts.
George RhodesLearn how to create accessible basic disclosure patterns, using the correct ARIA and HTML for expandable widgets such as accordions and navigations
Darren LeeInputs must have labels, so users can understand their purpose, let's take a look at several ways of achieving this and weigh up the pros and cons of each
Darren LeeThis guide provides useful information on colour contrast and how to avoid issues with content.
Steve WilkinsonManaging accessibility requirements at the procurement stage can help avoid problems later down the line after contracts have been signed. During procurement you can challenge suppliers more easily on the accessibility of their product before you buy. There are some key questions you can ask and tell tale signs to watch out for to avoid suppliers that will put you at risk.
George RhodesThis guide shows how to write an accessibility statement, what you will need to have before you can write your statement, and tips for writing the best statement you can.
George RhodesAn accessibility statement is a specific legal document that organisations must publish under the Public Sector Bodies Accessibility Regulations (PSBAR). The statement must include information about accessibility issues on a system, contact information, enforcement procedure, as well as several other legally required sections. This guide explains what they are, who needs one, what the scope is, and how they are checked.
George RhodesCore guidance for making table content more accessible.
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