Presentation: Charting a path for the GOV.UK Design System

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Once a team is consistently meeting foundational outcomes for web accessibility, what comes next?

A well-placed accessibility strategy can multiply a team’s impact, improving the lives of many.

This presentation explores:

  • how to collaboratively build a practical accessibility strategy
  • six ‘priority levels’ that can be used to prioritize most web accessibility work
  • the hidden benefits of accessibility documentation within teams

The full presentation title is “Beyond accessibility basics: charting a path for the GOV.UK Design System”.


50 minute version

This presentation was first given in-person at the #a11yTO meetup on January 30, 2024.

More than 80 people attended the meetup, which was not recorded.

Google slides: 50 minute version

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HTML slides: 50 minute version


20 minute version

I then shortened the presentation for the online Champions of Accessibility Network meetup on February 13, 2024.

Google slides: 20 minute version

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HTML slides: 20 minute version