accessible web design : sites for everyone

the web was meant to be a usable by everyone. part of accessible web design is ensuring that a site adheres to known standards, such as section 508, which is a natural bi-product of good web design. we take good design seriously. we take all of our clients and their potential customers, regardless of any ability or disability, seriously. you get the picture, web accessibility is important to us.

things to consider

Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI)

[ expense ]

  • according to the w3c, "the initial costs" of creating an accessible website "are often offset by a full return on investment". you might be wondering how that happens. well, there are a lot of reasons. let's get to the bottom line of the potential financial benefits of having an accessible website.
  • increased potential market share. accessible websites = more potential users & happier visitors.
  • increased organic seo & findability. you make your site accessible = you make your website easier to find.
Accessibility Initiative on Wikipedia

[ image ]

  • a lot of companies, big and small, have been singled out as "failing" those members of our communities who have disabilities. failing to adhere to even the most basic of accessibility standards can lead to a not-so-spiffy public image.
DisabledPerson: Web Accessibility: 500 Million and Growing

[ legal stuff ]

  • some organizations and businesses are obligated (yes, legally obligated) to provide an accessible website.

[ the numbers ]

  • at least 1 in 10 people in europe have a disability*
  • around 1 in 7 people in canada have a disability*
  • about 1 in 10 individuals in the united states have disability*
    • that includes approximately 50% of people 65+*
    • and 25% of people aged 15-65*

related projects > telecommunications web design

The power of the Web is in its universality. Access by everyone regardless of disability is an essential aspect. [ Tim Berners-Lee ]