SCULPT for Accessibility
The SCULPT for Accessibility framework has recently updated its six key principles to cover a broad selection of basic digital accessibility principles, as outlined by Worcestershire County Council (2025):
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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 fonts
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Tables and transcripts
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It was developed by Helen Wilson. Her journey to develop the model at Worcestershire County Council can be found at Everyone can SCULPT for Accessibility - AbilityNet.
Popularity of the SCULPT model
The SCULPT framework is being used and promoted 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 | 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 | UKAuthority
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Research Reports – report template, accessibility guide, and sample report | NatureScot
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SCULPT framework - SportScotland 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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This list was last updated by Learn to Enable on 15 April 2025.