Designing Digital Access for Older Adults | Digital Accessibility Experts

Digital Accessibility Experts: Jonathan Hassell, Peter Bricknell, Graham Armfield & Rob Wemyss Designing Digital Access for Older Adults | Accessibility, UX & Inclusive Design Older adults are one of the fastest-growing digital user groups, yet many digital services still fail to meet their needs. In this session, Jonathan Hassell , Peter Bricknell, Graham Armfield & Rob Wemyss explore how ageing impacts digital accessibility. From vision, memory and motor control to confidence and digital skills. Through real-world examples, they show why accessibility for older users is not about edge cases, but about designing better experiences for everyone. You’ll learn how usability and accessibility overlap, why assumptions often fail, and how to design digital products that older users can actually use — not just access. Topics: Why older adults are critical to digital accessibility Real-world barriers (vision, memory, hearing, motor skills) Accessibility vs usability: what matters most Common design mistakes (icons, layouts, complexity) How to design simpler, clearer digital experiences The role of personalisation and inclusive design Who this is for: CIOs, CTOs, Heads of Digital, UX & Product teams, accessibility leads, and anyone responsible for improving digital services. About Hassell Inclusion Hassell Inclusion helps organisations design, build and deliver digital experiences that work for everyone. With over 20 years of experience, they support global teams with accessibility strategy, auditing, and training. Explore more: Website: https://www.hassellinclusion.com HiHub: https://www.hassellinclusion.com/hi-h... Academy: https://www.hassellinclusion.com/hass... Contact: https://www.hassellinclusion.com/cont... Subscribe for practical, expert-led guidance on digital accessibility, strategy and compliance. #Accessibility #InclusiveDesign #UX #DigitalAccessibility #OlderAdults #WCAG