Web Accessibility

I specialise in creating websites that are visually impressive and fully compliant with web accessibility standards, such as WCAG. My goal is to help your business succeed online by ensuring your website is usable by the widest possible audience, including individuals with disabilities.

My services

  • Accessible Web Design: I craft websites that are not only attractive and easy to navigate but also fully accessible to all users, including those with screen readers and assistive technologies. My designs are responsive, adaptable, and inclusive, ensuring a seamless experience for everyone.
  • Accessible Coding Practices: I build websites with clean, structured code that follows accessibility guidelines. This includes proper HTML tags, clear navigation, and descriptive alt text for images, benefiting both users and search engines.
  • Compliance with Accessibility Standards: I ensure your website meets international accessibility standards, such as WCAG, and relevant legislation, improving usability while protecting your business from potential legal risks.
  • Ongoing Accessibility Audits and Optimisation: Accessibility is a continuous commitment. I offer regular audits and optimisation to ensure your site remains compliant and performs well over time.
  • Testing for All Users: My design process includes thorough testing with real users and assistive technologies to ensure your site works effectively for people with visual, auditory, cognitive, and physical disabilities.
WCAG Four principles of accessibility. Perceivable, Operable, Understandable and Robust
WCAG Four principles of accessibility

The benefits of an accessible website

Making your website accessible brings numerous benefits for your business:

  • Broaden Your Audience: Accessibility opens your site to a wider range of users, including those with disabilities.
  • Increase Website Traffic: A more accessible site leads to higher engagement from a broader audience.
  • Improve SEO Performance: Accessibility improvements, like content structure and mobile responsiveness, boost your search engine rankings.
  • Enhance Usability for All Visitors: Features like clear navigation and faster load times benefit everyone.
  • Positive Brand Perception: A commitment to accessibility improves your brand’s reputation and public image.
  • Legal Compliance: Accessible websites comply with legal standards like the Equality Act 2010, reducing legal risks.
  • Long-term Cost Savings: Accessible design from the start reduces expensive retrofitting and makes maintenance easier.

I’m here to help you create a website that looks great, works for everyone, and ensures your business thrives in an inclusive digital world.

Level AA conformance, W3C WAI Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1