RDA Web Accessibility Event 1 (7 July 2026)

This event was an opportunity for Research Data Alliance (RDA) members to explore practical tools and guidance for making their digital/web-based content more inclusive and accessible. Web accessibility means that websites, tools, and technologies are designed and developed so that people with disabilities can use them; web accessible content also benefits efforts related to internet equity as well as interoperability and machine readability.  Web accessibility allows users who are blind or have low vision, are deaf or hard of hearing, or have mobility or cognitive challenges to access online content, including websites, electronic documents, audio and video, and software or mobile applications. This session will introduce a digital/web accessibility checklist designed to help community members audit and improve their own content, ensuring it can be navigated and understood by the widest possible audience.  Whether you are a researcher, data manager, or community contributor, this event helped equip you with actionable steps to embed accessibility into your everyday workflows. Particular tips and resources were aimed at RDA members who contribute to the creation and production of Group outputs and recommendations.