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.