Description
It is a known misconception that all military personnel are entirely fit and able-bodied. This social construct has influenced many services offered in Defence, which can put soldiers with accessibility needs to a disadvantage.
When building digital services, software and platforms, these accessibility needs become even the more poignant as deployed personnel in the battlespace will necessitate circumstantial, temporary, and/or permanent adjustments to their access needs.
This paper explores the new measures UK MOD has implemented to ensure that Services for the deployed user fairly accommodate its disability and access needs. It includes a breakdown of military disability in the UK and its effect on design for operating software and machinery.
From designing for a neurodiverse audience, to analysing the paradox of oversimplification, Defence accessibility measures are now a robust benchmark to ensure no one is left behind.
