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Access in Action
A Course by Jamie Shields

Back by popular demand. This four-week live course on digital accessibility is for individuals and organisations who want to stop excluding Disabled people online.

The next cohort begins Feb 2026.

Celia and Jamie side by side laughing in a black and white photo. They are two of our Disabled Consultants.

Why This Course

Digital content is full of hidden barriers that shut Disabled people out, often without anyone realising. From inaccessible images and confusing language to unreadable layouts and videos without captions, exclusion is baked into the way content is made and shared.

Access in Action gives you the knowledge, skills and confidence to build accessibility into everything you do. It’s practical, grounded in lived experience, and designed to create real change

This course isn’t about throwing rules at you. It’s about supporting you to make an equitable difference, and about breaking down the disabling barriers that have excluded people like me, and countless others, for far too long.

This course is brought to you by Jamie Shields, multi-award-winning Disabled Content Creator, Advocate, Trainer, and Speaker, and your unapologetically loud Registered Blind AuDHD Rhino. Jamie doesn’t just talk about dismantling barriers, he charges at them headfirst, armed with lived experience, sharp wit, and a refusal to sugarcoat the truth. His training is high-energy, brutally honest, and refreshingly real. Expect passion, belly laughs, and a whole lot of “no fluff” insight that leaves you thinking, feeling, and ready to act.

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This course is a must for anyone wanting to start learning about accessibility or wishing to enhance their own understanding. – Past Attendee

What You Will Learn Week By Week

2nd Feb 2026 2pm-4pm GMT

Week 1 – Understanding Accessibility

  • What accessibility really means (beyond box-ticking).
  • The real-world impact of inaccessible design.
  • The barriers Disabled people experience online.
  • Challenging assumptions and ableism in digital spaces.
  • Accountability for digital accessibility

9th February 2026 – 2pm to 4pm GMT

Week 2 – Creating Accessible Content

  • Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
  • Universal design and why it matters.
  • Writing and structuring content.
  • Colour and how to use it accessibly.
  • Using images, video, and audio inclusively.
  • Emojis, hashtags and everything in between.

16th February 2026 – 2pm to 4pm GMT

Week 3 – Testing and Improving

  • How to check accessibility in your own work.
  • Assistive technology and user experience.
  • Practical tips for social media, websites, and documents.
  • Tools and usability testing.

23rd February – 2pm to 4pm GMT

Week 4 – Embedding Accessibility

  • Policies, processes, and everyday practice.
  • Bringing others on board and building a culture of inclusion.
  • Personal and organisational action plans.
  • Making an accessible difference.
  • Setting you up for accessible success.
Outline

How It Works

Format

Four live sessions, held on Teams, one per week (online, UK time), please note all sessions are recorded and shared.

Duration

Each session lasts around 2 hours, with time for Q&A.

One-to-one

You’ll also get a 45-minute One-to-one (or group session if booked as a team).

Content

All live sessions will be recorded, and a copy of each slide deck used will be sent to attendees.

Who Is This Course For?

Content creators who want their work to reach a wider audience.

Marketing and comms teams shaping digital campaigns.

Web and digital teams responsible for online services.

Learning & Development teams designing training.

Managers and team leads wanting to communicate accessibly.

Anyone wanting to make an accessible difference.

Personalised Support

Alongside the group sessions, every participant (or team) gets a dedicated one-to-one session with me, Jamie Shields.

This is your chance to:

  • Ask questions specific to your context.
  • Get personalised feedback on your work.
  • Build a tailored accessibility action plan.

Because accessibility is never one-size-fits-all.

Pricing

Individuals: £295 for the full 4-week course (£75/session, includes one-to-one).

Organisations: £1,995 for a team booking (up to 12 participants, includes a group one-to-one).

Discounted rate: If you would like to attend but face financial barriers please reach out to jamie@disabledbysociety.com

Secure your spot for February’s Cohort

For team bookings or to ask about access, email me directly: jamie@disabledbysociety.com

Secure Your Spot