Website accessibility is the practice of designing and developing websites so that people with disabilities can use them without barriers. This includes individuals with visual, auditory, motor, and cognitive impairments.
For more information, check out the official Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), which provide an internationally recognised framework for building accessible websites.
Why it’s important for everyone
While WCAG is a legal requirement for public sector websites, all organisations should aim to meet these standards. In the UK, doing so also helps you comply with the Equality Act 2010, which requires digital content to be accessible to everyone.
Not everyone experiences the web in the same way. Some users rely on screen readers to have content read aloud. Others might use specialist browsers designed for people with visual impairments like colour blindness or low vision. Ethically, accessibility means equal access for all, and it’s simply the right thing to do.
Is your website up to standard?
If your website is more than a few years old, there’s a good chance it might not meet current accessibility standards. The good news? There are lots of free tools online that offer basic audits to help you identify issues.
These checks can highlight things like:
- Poor colour contrast
- Missing alt text for images
- Unclear link descriptions
- Non-keyboard-friendly navigation
Even small improvements can make a big difference.
How we prioritise accessibility on our websites
When we design and develop a website, accessibility is baked in from the very beginning. We aim to create sites that work for everyone, regardless of how they access or experience the web.
Our accessibility-conscious approach includes:
- Using clear, structured content with logical headings
- Ensuring good colour contrast and legible font sizes
- Designing for keyboard navigation and screen readers
- Avoiding features or layouts that create barriers for disabled users
We use the WCAG guidelines as our foundation, but often go beyond them. As best practices evolve, we stay on top of the latest developments to make sure every website we create is as inclusive and user-friendly as possible.
Want to make your website more accessible?
If you’re not sure how accessible your current site is, we’d be happy to take a look. Whether it’s a full accessibility review or simple advice on where to start, we’re here to help — no jargon, just clear, practical guidance.