Accessibility: what does it mean?
Free access to all, regardless of disability, location, education or experience.
This means catering for people (customers) with cognitive, visual, motor and auditory impairments.
Visitors to your site should be able to understand the information provided and operate the website freely. What does this mean for your website?
Your customers, with money to spend, can find it impossible to use your website.
Can your visitor actually read the text? Can they understand it? Can they get from one page to another? How to achieve an accessible website.
There are simple steps that can be taken to make your website reasonably accessible:
- Resizable text
- Consistent navigation
- Alternative text for images
- Simple, jargon-free language
Business benefits of accessibility
Why bother with accessibility?
- Increase Market Share and Audience Reach
- Improve Search Engine listings and Resource Discovery
- Demonstrate Social Responsibility
- Reduce Legal Liability
Does it have to be boring?
No. An accessible website is not a boring one. Simply, certain factors must be considered in the design and build of your website.
Next steps
We can evaluate how accessible your website is and whether it conforms to legal requirements. Get in touch
