SCULPT for Accessibility
The SCULPT for Accessibility framework was developed by Helen Wilson. Her journey to develop the model with colleagues at Worcestershire County Council can be found at Everyone can SCULPT for Accessibility - AbilityNet.
You can also watch the AXSChat interview with Helen Wilson (YouTube).
The model has recently updated its six key principles to cover a broader selection of basic digital accessibility principles:
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Structure of a document using heading styles
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Colour, contrast, captions, checkers for accessibility
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Use of image alt text
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Links and logical reading order
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Plain language and layouts
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Tables, text and transcripts
Popularity of the SCULPT model
The SCULPT framework is being used and promoted nationally by:
Government
Councils
Universities
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S.C.U.L.P.T for Accessibility – University of Reading - Technology Enhanced Learning
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Do you know about using SCULPT to make your content accessible? – Huddersfield Quick Tips
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SCULPT: How to create accessible online content | Bath Public Engagement Unit
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Introduction to digital accessibility – Bath - Learning and Teaching
NHS
Other
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SCULPT sets six principles for document accessibility | UK Authority
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Research Reports – report template, accessibility guide, and sample report | NatureScot
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SCULPT framework - Sport Scotland the national agency for sport in Scotland
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6 ways you can improve the accessibility of your educational resources: SCULPT – Orso Publishing
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Claire Collins Consultancy - SCULPT as a teaching and learning practice
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Enlighten Publications - Digital accessibility for beginners and improvers
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Robin Christopherson (AbilityNet) Out with Accessibility - In with Inclusive Design
In 2021 and 2022 the SCULPT framework was a finalist in four national awards, two of which resulted in the second place highly commended position.
See an example: SCULPT for Accessibility Finalist category: Workplace Inclusion Award
This list was last updated by Learn to Enable on 15 December 2025.