Johny Cassidy

May 30, 2024 | pressgazette.co.uk | Johny Cassidy

The BBC has published guidance on writing alt text for images, sharing it externally with the aim of helping to boost accessibility to news across the industry. Here Johny Cassidy, who works in the BBC News Digital Special Projects team, writes for Press Gazette to explain why – and share some quick tips for publishers.

Mar 13, 2024 | ablemagazine.co.uk | Johny Cassidy |Ed Hanna

BBC Ability is one of the staff-led networks at the BBC, run by disabled people,for disabled people. It’s one of nine staff networks across the organisation supporting and championing colleagues from different backgrounds. I’ve been co-chair of the network since April 2023 and have made it my mission to ensure all aspects of disability and accessibility continue to be considered across the business. By Johny Cassidy, BBC journalist and co-chair of BBC Ability.