Championing Digital Inclusivity
With over 1.5 million Canadians experiencing sight loss, as reported by the CNIB, and about 3.4% of Americans visually impaired, accessible web design (A11y) is not just crucial, but a societal obligation. At Project Pi Consulting, our accessible web design service can help you create a website that complies with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and legal mandates such as Ontario’s Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), ensuring that everyone, regardless of their abilities, can navigate, understand, and interact with your website effortlessly.
Bridging the Gap with Accessible Web Design
There are various accessibility plugins available on the market claiming to make websites accessible, but there is no magic pill when it comes to making a website WCAG friendly. While these pre-made modules can manipulate things such as the contrast and font of the websites they are applied to, they often don’t pass Wave’s web accessibility test, because accessibility needs to be designed into websites instead of being implemented as an afterthought.
Our team is experienced in accessible web design. One example would be Accessibility Worx, a job board built specifically for the visually impaired, especially ones that use a screen reader.
Key Benefits
WCAG
Compliance
We pay close attention to contrast and font selection for people with visual impairment and dyslexia. Not only do our designs adhere to WCAG standards, we also test them using a screen reader to ensure it's truly accessible and navigable for all.
Enhanced
Navigation
We focus on creating interfaces that are optimized for screen readers and other assistive technologies. This ensures a smooth and comprehensible navigation experience for visually impaired users, making information access and site interaction seamless.
Social
Responsibility
Our commitment to accessibility goes beyond compliance; it's about upholding your business's social responsibility. By aligning with legal requirements like AODA and ethical standards in digital inclusivity, we help safeguard your brand’s reputation and demonstrate your commitment to all customers.
Expanded
Reach
An accessible website is a gateway to a larger audience, including those with visual impairments. By catering to this demographic, you not only increase your potential customer base but also exhibit a brand ethos that values and embraces inclusivity.
Inclusive
Interaction
We design interactive elements of your website – like forms, call-to-action buttons, and navigation menus – to be operable by everyone. This inclusive approach ensures that all visitors, regardless of their physical abilities, can engage with your content and services effectively.
SEO
Benefits
A well-implemented accessible website aligns with many SEO best practices, which can enhance your site's visibility in search engines. This synergy between SEO and accessibility not only boosts your online presence but also contributes to a more inclusive internet.
