The All Party Internet Group (APIG) and the Disability Rights Commission (DRC) hosted a seminar that addressed the key issues surrounding accessibility, usability, social inclusion and e-government. The seminar, titled "Access for All in the Digital Age", was held at 1 Parliament Street, Westminster and was sponsored by Nomensa.
Brian White MP chaired the event which proved to be an interesting and well supported seminar discussing the key issues facing government.
Michael Burton, Chris Holmes and Steve Beesley from the DRC spoke about driving forward recommendations from their research report on accessibility and the impact on government departments.
Tom Adams, Senior Digital Media Consultant for the E-Government Unit
in the Cabinet Office, led a lively debate on the challenge of
e-Accessibility in local and central government, and discussed
the importance of effective training for key stakeholders.
Simon Norris, managing director of Nomensa and Léonie Watson, head of accessibility at Nomensa, concluded the seminar with a close examination of Haringey Council, and a short discussion titled "Implementing Best Practice in Accessible Communications".
Representatives from KPMG, the BBC, NTL, Masons, SOCITM, RNIB and IDeA attended the seminar, making the event a rare opportunity for key industry stakeholders from varying sectors to show support and share ideas about the issues when considering accessible online communications.
About APIG
APIG exists to provide a discussion forum between new media industries and Parliamentarians for the mutual benefit of both parties. Accordingly, the group considers Internet issues as they affect society informing current Parliamentary debate through meetings, informal receptions and reports.
About the DRC
The DRC are a society that works with disabled people, employers and service providers to find practical solutions for everyone. Their goal is to form a society where all disabled people can participate fully as equal citizens.
About Nomensa
Established in 2001, Nomensa is the digital agency which specialises in perfecting online user experience. It combines usability, accessibility and strong web development skills to help public and private sector clients develop online strategies, be more inclusive and accountable.
Nomensa has a research based methodology that put people at the centre of its activities. Everything it does focuses on understanding the experience people have when using technology.
Nomensa works with FTSE 250 companies, Central Government Departments, Local Authorities and Councils, and leading Universities, as well as several other organisations in the finance, IT and charity sectors.
For further information please contact:
Caroline Risk
Marketing Executive
T: 0117 929 7333
E: info@nomensa.com
