World Braille Day, celebrated since 2019, is observed to raise awareness of the importance of Braille as a means of communication in the full realization of the human rights for blind and low vision people.

Braille is an integral means for enabling people who are blind or have low vision to communicate and access information independently.

May 19 is Global Accessibility Awareness Day. Supporting over 1 billion people worldwide who have a disability, GAAD is an important initiative raising awareness around accessibility requirements for web content. In this feature, guest writer Henry explains how accessible technology affects the way he experiences the world.

With over 253 million people who are blind or have low vision around the world, creating accessible content for this audience is essential for brands across all industries. Optimising your web accessibility not only increases your audience, but will improve your website's overall user experience and make it more discoverable. Check out some of our easiest tips to level up your web content.

Getting the most value out of your holiday as a person who is blind or has low vision takes a lot of careful consideration. We've included some of our best tips to take the stress out of planning, from airlines to accessibility and the best travel aids, so you can relax and enjoy your holiday in peace!