Hands up if you’d like more people to read your writing. I’m sure that’s most of you. You can put your hands down now. Who doesn’t want more readers? However, if you stop and think about my question, you might notice that it wasn’t particularly inclusive. Not everyone can raise their hand. That could be due to a permanent or temporary physical disability or a medical condition.
Accessibility is something many of us fail to consider, especially if we don’t experience accessibility issues on a daily basis. In 2016, I nearly lost the sight in one eye when I experienced the start of a retinal detachment. Thanks to the wonderful NHS, they saved my sight. But for four months post-surgery, I struggled to look at computer screens, electronic devices, and even some printed books. You could say the experience was eye-opening.
It’s not until something like this happens that you think about others with similar conditions. Could we be doing more to make our work accessible? The
