Global Accessibility Awareness Day: Small Changes That Make a Difference
Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) is a moment for us to reflect on how inclusive our digital experiences really are and what more we can do to improve them.
At Minster Law, accessibility plays an important role in how we support our clients when they need us most. Whether someone is looking for guidance after an injury or simply trying to find clear information, our website should work for everyone.
Accessibility is a journey
Improving accessibility doesn’t happen overnight. It is an ongoing commitment to removing barriers and making it easier for people to access the support they need.
For us, that means keeping things clear, easy to navigate, and giving people more control over how they experience our website.
Turning accessibility into action
Since 2024, we have introduced the Recite Me Assistive Toolbar to give visitors greater control over how they experience our website. This includes support for different needs such as dyslexia, visual impairments and other accessibility requirements.
The impact over the past year shows how important these tools are:
- More than 6,000 users have accessed accessibility features
- Over 14,000 page views have been supported using these tools
- Text to speech has been used over 2,000 times, helping users listen to content instead of reading it
- Over 4,900 users accessed these tools via mobile devices, highlighting the importance of accessibility on the go
This shows that accessibility tools are being used every day by people who need them.
Small changes, meaningful impact
Accessibility can feel complex, but meaningful improvements often start with small, practical steps.
This year, we are supporting Recite Me’s Global Accessibility Awareness Day campaign and its simple message:
You can’t do nothing.
You can’t do everything.
But you can take action.
For us, that means continuing to make improvements, step by step, based on how people use our website.
Continuing to improve
We’re proud of the progress we’ve made so far and will continue to build on it.
Moving forward, we will keep making improvements by introducing more flexible document formats. simplifying how we communicate with clients, regularly auditing our website and social channels and ensuring we are aligned with WCAG 2.2 standards.
Accessibility is not a finish line but an ongoing commitment to inclusion. We will keep listening, learning and improving, because when it comes to accessibility, small changes really do make a difference.
