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Social Media for everyone: simple steps to improve accessibility

Social Media for everyone: simple steps to improve accessibility

Posted on 8 September 2026 by ,

This blog is written by Heather Pennington and Alex Stewart from the Learning and Teaching Academy.

Make your data count: designing accessible charts and graphs

Make your data count: designing accessible charts and graphs

Posted on 14 July 2026 by ,

This blog is written by Heather Pennington and Alex Stewart from the Learning and Teaching Academy.

Making Forms Accessible

Making Forms Accessible

Posted on 9 June 2026 by ,

This blog is written by Heather Pennington and Alex Stewart from the Learning and Teaching Academy.

Using accessible tables in documents

Using accessible tables in documents

Posted on 20 May 2026 by ,

This blog is written by Heather Pennington and Alex Stewart from the Learning and Teaching Academy.

Check before you share: Using built-in tools to improve accessibility

Check before you share: Using built-in tools to improve accessibility

Posted on 15 April 2026 by ,

This blog is written by Heather Pennington and Alex Stewart from the Learning and Teaching Academy. Accessibility checkers are built into many of the digital tools you already use. They can scan your content […]

Inclusive Education for Social Justice and Equity 

Inclusive Education for Social Justice and Equity 

Posted on 24 March 2026 by ,

Inclusive pedagogy is iterative, reflective and change oriented. It asks us not only to support individual students but to question the systems and habits that shape their experience.  Across higher […]

Using Read Aloud / Text to Speech to support accessible and inclusive content

Using Read Aloud / Text to Speech to support accessible and inclusive content

Posted on 16 March 2026 by ,

By Heather Pennington and Alex Stewart, Learning and Teaching Academy In an increasingly digital learning environment, creating content that is accessible to all learners is essential. Read Aloud and Text […]

Inclusive education at Cardiff University: Our commitment to meaningful, accessible learning for all 

Posted on 26 February 2026 by , ,

At Cardiff University, inclusivity is central to creating learning experiences that are meaningful, relevant and accessible for all. Our approach is shaped by Hockings’ (2010) work, which describes inclusive learning and teaching as the thoughtful design of pedagogy, curriculum and assessment so that all students can participate fully and benefit from higher education.

Making PDFs Work for Everyone: Simple Tips for Inclusive Content

Making PDFs Work for Everyone: Simple Tips for Inclusive Content

Posted on 19 January 2026 by ,

This blog is written by Heather Pennington and Alex Stewart from the Learning and Teaching Academy.  PDFs are widely used across the university to share information with students and colleagues, but they’re not always the most accessible option. […]

Not just pretty colours: Using colour and contrast inclusively

Not just pretty colours: Using colour and contrast inclusively

Posted on 24 November 2025 by ,

Written by Alex Stewart and Heather Pennington from the Learning and Teaching Academy Following our recent blog on accessible fonts and text sizes ‘Don’t skip the small print: Tips for […]