In this episode of The Digital Accessibility Podcast, we sit down with Jonathan Hassell, CEO and Founder of Hassell Inclusion. With a career spanning the BBC, ISO standards, and digital accessibility consultancy, Jonathan shares valuable insights on how businesses can successfully integrate accessibility into their strategies, products, and cultures.

We explore:

✅ Jonathan’s journey in accessibility – from shaping BBC’s accessibility standards to leading Hassell Inclusion.

✅ Why accessibility standards matter – unpacking BS 8878, WCAG, and ISO standards, and how businesses can leverage them.

✅ The biggest challenges companies face in making accessibility a business priority—and how to overcome them.

✅ How to measure accessibility success – key performance indicators, governance models, and industry best practices.

✅ Common mistakes in accessibility strategies and why embedding accessibility early saves time and resources.

✅ The future of digital inclusion – upcoming shifts in AI, regulations, and leadership mindsets.

💡 If you're looking for practical strategies to embed accessibility into your company or want to understand the business case for digital inclusion, this conversation is packed with actionable insights.

🔗 Resource Links:

🔹 PCR Digital – Digital & Technology Recruitment

🔹 Hassell Inclusion – Digital Accessibility Consultancy

🔹 BS 8878 & ISO Accessibility Standards Overview

🔹 European Accessibility Act (EAA)

📢 Follow Jonathan Hassell:

🔹 LinkedIn: Jonathan Hassell

🔹 Twitter (X): @HassellInclusive

📢 Follow Joe James:

🔹 LinkedIn: Joe James

🔹 Twitter (X): @A11yJoe

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