When first considering website accessibility, many businesses have similar questions: “How important is this? How many disabled people would visit our site? Are we losing business by not including accessibility upgrades?” Businesses really can lose customers if their sites do not meet accessibility requirements. They can also get into legal trouble, as court decisions have […]

Website accessibility has never been more important for organizations of higher learning. Colleges and universities across the country are currently taking a look at their online accessibility practices to avoid any future problems and making their sites as inviting as possible. That includes making sites operable by those who may be blind, deaf, or unable

Online support is increasingly vital for healthcare organizations of all kinds. Patients are using website portals to look for doctors, make appointments, and find clinics. The COVID-19 pandemic years also emphasized just how important remote interviews and diagnosis have become, accelerating upgrades to online healthcare capabilities. That brings us to accessibility – making sure your

Our fourth and final guide on the WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) accessibility principles covers the Robust pillar and how businesses can meet important compliance requirements. Before we dive into the details, here’s why the WCAG 2.1 is so important for today’s websites. This global standard is referenced by many accessibility and rights laws worldwide,

Welcome to our third guide on WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) criteria, what they mean, and how you can achieve them! Let’s start with a quick summary of the WCAG 2.1 before diving in. The WCAG 2.1 is a global standard for website accessibility, which allows individuals with disabilities to use websites successfully. That’s particularly important for

Our guide to the WCAG 2.1 continues with the latest success criteria for website accessibility – and this guide is focusing on the second pillar, a.k.a. “Operable.” First, a quick refresher: The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) are a series of standards put together by global web and accessibility experts to help make sure that websites can

To make a fully accessible and compliant website, developers turn to the WCAG, or the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, currently on version 2.1. The WCAG 2.1 is created by the combined work of web experts around the world, and periodically updated to include new accessibility options for the latest technology. Since many different laws and regulations around

Is your credit union’s website fully accessible for individuals with disabilities or impairments? Providing your customers with an ADA compliant website is as essential as wheelchair access is to your physical branches. The law and the courts have made it clear that all your members and customers deserve equal access to the credit union’s services,

How to Make Your Website Accessible and Compliant Businesses and brands have a lot to consider when creating – and updating – their websites. They have to choose the right designs, make sure calls to action are appropriately placed, check that everything works on mobile, and, of course, practice good SEO. But another part of

New web design always benefits from clear examples, and accessibility optimization is no exception! In this detailed guide, we will look at some ADA compliant website examples that demonstrate excellent accessibility.  This is vital for meeting ADA compliance requirements and avoiding associated liability issues. Let’s dive in with a review of the ADA, then look at sites that follow it so

If your company has been looking into website compliance – especially if you have been considering government contract work – then your team has probably come across Section 508 and related accessibility requirements. This refers to specific kinds of website optimization: Our FAQ guide is taking a deep dive into just what Section 508 refers

When talking about website accessibility, it’s easy to reference the WCAG 2.1 (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) or the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act). But businesses with sites of their own are generally interested in more specifics – what exactly do these guidelines mean for their current sites? What are examples of changes made to help

Check any website accessibility compliance laws – from federal Acts like the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) to local/state regulations and even international website standards – and it’s a good bet that they mention the WCAG or the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines. The WCAG 2.1 is the current standard for website design that’s usable and

Picking out colors is one of the most important parts of the web design process. What colors evoke professionalism? Which are soothing for visitors? What color scheme will best match the logo a business already has? But there’s another vital aspect to web color choices – accessibility for those with visual impairments. Color accessibility depends

Has it been a while since you took a look at how your website content handles ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) accessibility options for those with disabilities? Are you working with an older website that wasn’t really built with accessibility in mind? The rise in recent years of lawsuits related to lack of website accessibility

When federal or state laws discuss accessibility compliance, they frequently refer to something called the WCAG, or Web Content Accessibility Guidelines. The WCAG is a collection of worldwide standards used to make sure websites are accessible to those with disabilities. In other words, they show organizations what websites need to do to be accessible, giving developers

A key requirement for website accessibility features comes from a law typically referred to as Section 508. When this phrase is mentioned, it refers to complying with a specific set of guidelines created by the federal government of the United States. As with many federal requirements, the ins and outs of Section 508 can seem

The current Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) are a particularly valuable resource for anyone optimizing their website and related code for accessibility by individuals with disabilities. The WCAG includes detailed recommendations about exactly how web developers can change sites to meet various levels of compliance. That makes it a key resource – but it’s

When it comes to accessibility for many common types of American businesses, the ADA – and specifically Title III – is one of the most important laws to understand. Not complying with the ADA could lead to a variety of legal ramifications, but making sure your business is accessible to those with disabilities opens up