Shift Learning

If you manage a website or provide electronic learning content via CD or a web-based interface, you should strongly consider accessibility services.

Electronic media now provide those with disabilities access to an unprecidented amount of information, allowing them to participate in society in ways that were previously impossible. Blind people can now read a newspaper and those with quadriplegia who cannot move their arms or legs can shop for their own books and food without even leaving the house. 

Blind and disabled users need to be able to access your websites too. If you take some simple steps to set up your site in the correct way all users can benefit from a rich experience.

The truth is that many electronic developers are still not meeting the basic requirements that allow accessible design. Many websites and electronic products are still made without adhering to basic principles to make their sites fully accessible. As a result many sites are completely inaccessible to those who need them and with around 10 million disabled people in the UK (Source - Department for Work and Pensions) this could represent a sizeable share of your target market.

Through our accessability testing service we can provide you with clear recommendations of how to improve the accessibility of your online offerings and meet current legislation.

 Benefits of better accessability are:

• Knowing that you are doing the right thing.
• Ensure that you comply with current and future UK and US legislation.
• Acesss to a large potential market for your products - make your online product or website available to 10 million disabled people in the UK alone.
• A better website or produdct - accessible websites are easier to use for everyone, not just those with disabilities.
• Stronger online presence - accessible websites are more easily picked up by search engines. 
• Competitive advantage and a unique selling point to have over organisations who haven't considered this within their products.

 "We asked Shift Media to help us review several aspects of our usability and accessibility to a very tight schedule. Their expert analysis, professional approach, clear advice and above all their understanding of our requirements was very impressive. As a result, their work has been extremely helpful to us and will guide the continuous improvement of our online publishing." Chris Fell, Online Systems Director, Cambridge Journals

Our accessiblity services

We offer the following accessability services:

• An accessibility audit of your website
• Accessibility testing with disabled users
• Complete rebuild of your site taking accessibility requirements into account
• Accessibility style guide for website editors

To find out more about our accessibility services contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or phone her on +44(0)207 253 8959.