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learning-development/accessibility.qmd

@@ -12,10 +12,9 @@ Everyone has a part to play in ensuring that the content and digital services th
 
 DfE have our own [Digital Accessibility Hub](https://educationgovuk.sharepoint.com/sites/lvewp00043) filled with helpful information on making the digital world more accessible.
 
-There are also the [DfE design manual](https://design.education.gov.uk), which has been created by the digital teams at DfE and includes [DfE's digital accessibility guidance](https://design.education.gov.uk/accessibility).
+There is also the [DfE design manual](https://design.education.gov.uk), which has been created by the digital teams at DfE and includes [DfE's digital accessibility guidance](https://design.education.gov.uk/accessibility).
 
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-If you want to estimate or try to appreciate just how many people might have specific needs, there is the [How many people? tool](https://design.education.gov.uk/tools/how-many-users), simply enter how many people your audience is, and it will give you best estimates of how many people might have a disability, impairment or other characteristics which might affect how they use your service. 
+If you want to estimate or try to appreciate just how many people might have specific needs, there is the [How many people? tool](https://design.education.gov.uk/tools/how-many-users), simply enter the size of your expected audience, and it will give you best estimates of how many people might have a disability, impairment or other characteristics which might affect how they use your service. 
 
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@@ -34,7 +33,7 @@ Colour blindness:
 
 Grey scale:
 
-- You can often check colours in grey scale by using a print preview and switching the colour mode
+- You can often check colours in greyscale by using a print preview and switching the colour mode
 - [ColToGrey function within the DescTools R package](https://andrisignorell.github.io/DescTools/reference/ColToGrey.html)
 
 For more advice about colour in charts and visualisations specifically, including more tools and resources for checking colours yourself, see the [Analysis function colours in charts guidance](https://analysisfunction.civilservice.gov.uk/policy-store/data-visualisation-colours-in-charts/#section-9).
@@ -53,11 +52,11 @@ For more advice about colour in charts and visualisations specifically, includin
 
 ## Assistive technology
 
-No automated tools fully cover accessibility, manual testing is always required, so if you want to do manual testing have a look at testing out the assistive software commonly used by users yourself.
+No automated tools fully cover accessibility. Manual testing is almost always required to make sure that your content is compliant with WCAG 2.2 and accessible to as many users as possible, so if you want to do manual testing have a look at testing out the assistive software commonly used by users yourself.
 
 Magnifiers / advanced zoom:
 
-- Windows Magnifier, comes as standard with Windows ([guidance for how to turn on Magnifier](https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows/use-magnifier-to-make-things-on-the-screen-easier-to-see-414948ba-8b1c-d3bd-8615-0e5e32204198#:~:text=To%20quickly%20turn%20on%20Magnifier,turn%20on%20the%20Magnifier%20switch.))
+- Windows Magnifier comes as standard with Windows ([guidance for how to turn on Magnifier](https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows/use-magnifier-to-make-things-on-the-screen-easier-to-see-414948ba-8b1c-d3bd-8615-0e5e32204198#:~:text=To%20quickly%20turn%20on%20Magnifier,turn%20on%20the%20Magnifier%20switch.))
 - [ZoomText](https://www.freedomscientific.com/products/software/zoomtext/), available through the [experience lab in DfE](https://educationgovuk.sharepoint.com/sites/lvewp00043/SitePages/Experience-Lab.aspx)
 
 Screen reader:
@@ -82,11 +81,11 @@ Along with devices and the software mentioned above, the [experience lab in the
 
 Public sector spreadsheets must meet the AA level of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2, as required by law under The Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) Accessibility Regulations 2018. This guidance distinguishes between mandatory actions needed to comply with legal accessibility standards and best practices that enhance usability. Non-compliance can lead to legal complaints, making it crucial for content creators to understand and mitigate these risks.
 
-When creating an accessible spreadsheet, it’s important to consider the needs of all users, including those with disabilities. To support analysts in making spreadsheets more accessible, apply the following strategies when creating spreadsheets:
+When creating an accessible spreadsheet, it's important to consider the needs of all users, including those with disabilities. To support analysts in making spreadsheets more accessible, apply the following strategies when creating spreadsheets:
 
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-### Consult the Spreadsheet Accessibility Guidance
+### Consult the spreadsheet accessibility guidance
 
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@@ -102,15 +101,15 @@ In addition to accessibility, the guidance also addresses usability and machine
 
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-### Automate Accessibility During the Coding Process
+### Automate accessibility during the coding process
 
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 Automation is a powerful way to ensure that accessibility is consistently applied throughout the spreadsheet creation process, especially when working with large datasets or producing numerous spreadsheets. By integrating accessibility into the coding process, you can streamline your workflow and reduce the chances of missing critical accessibility features.
 
-Here’s how you can automate accessibility using specific tools in Python and R:
+Here's how you can automate accessibility using specific tools in Python and R:
 
-#### Why Automate?
+#### Why automate?
 
 - Consistency: Automation helps maintain a consistent approach to accessibility across all spreadsheets, reducing the likelihood of human error.
 - Efficiency: Automating the process saves time, especially when dealing with large datasets or generating numerous tables.
@@ -133,7 +132,7 @@ Neither of these packages are guaranteed to automatically produce perfectly acce
 
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-### Run an [Accessibility Check](https://analysisfunction.civilservice.gov.uk/policy-store/further-resources-for-releasing-statistics-in-spreadsheets/#section-3) 
+### Run an [accessibility check](https://analysisfunction.civilservice.gov.uk/policy-store/further-resources-for-releasing-statistics-in-spreadsheets/#section-3) 
 
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