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Is your site accessible? The short answer: Probably not.
Accessible website design.
Do you need an accessible website? Every website begins with the client’s vision. Sometimes the client is not certain of the vision, and this is OK. We walk our clients through a design process that includes determining what the business needs are, discovering the overall feel of the website, and creating the lasting impression you want to make on potential clients.
Currently, many websites are developed with accessibility barriers that make them difficult or impossible for some people to use. Making the web accessible benefits individuals, businesses, and society. International web standards define what is needed for accessibility, specifically WCAG 2.1 and the AODA in Canada.
Website re-development.
Does your website’s theme support accessibility? Many themes in WordPress, Shopify, and other CMS have accessibility errors. People with disabilities can have trouble accessing those websites. Our Accessibility re-design services help to address the accessibility issues related to the theme, style, and template of one or multiple pages of the website.
Sometimes your website just needs a bit of help to reach compliance. We can update the accessibility barriers like style errors, HTML/CSS syntax errors, keyboard accessibility problems, images without alt text, contrast errors, and many more.
Consultation.
Do you need help identifying potential accessibility issues on your website? An accessibility consultation can provide support, advice and guidance about how to create accessible digital products and services.
TSD can help you get started identifying the needs of users with disabilities, locating and remediating barriers to effective use, and keeping your website both easy to use and compliant with applicable laws.
Website audits.
Do you need an accessibility audit of your website? A web accessibility audit is an expert evaluation of your website against the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), ensuring that it meets the website compliance requirements. We provide website audits services to identify and assess the accessibility barriers present in your website. These audits involve a thorough review and analysis of your website’s design, structure, content, and functionality to determine its compliance with accessibility standards and guidelines.
Remediation.
Do you need help implementing accessibility repairs on your website? Accessibility remediation is about making digital solutions such as websites and apps comply with the accessibility standards and guidelines. The main goal is to improve the user experience for people with disabilities by ensuring that the digital products and services meet the required accessibility criteria.
In order to make the most use of your accessibility audit, accessibility barriers need to be removed. We understand that this is a challenge for many businesses and organizations.. Our web accessibility experts can complete the repairs for you, ensuring WCAG compliance.
Accessibility Maintenance.
Do you need help with continued maintenance or repairs on your website? Accessibility compliance isn’t a one-time fix. TSD recommends ongoing monitoring, regular health reports and accessibility reassessment every six (6) months, and the Government of Ontario requires AODA compliance reporting every three years.
One code release is all it takes to alter your website enough to make it inaccessible. After months or years of hard work and plenty of time and money spent on accessibility, shouldn’t you put in the last-mile effort to ensure your hard work pays off?
Tailored Accessibility Action Plan
1. Initial Accessibility Audit
- Use automated tools (Axe, WAVE, Lighthouse) to scan your website for common accessibility issues such as color contrast, missing alt text, heading structure, and navigation barriers.
- Conduct manual testing, including keyboard navigation and screen reader checks, to identify issues that automated tools may miss.
2. Remediation of Critical Issues
- Set up a schedule for regular accessibility checks, especially after website updates or new content additions.
- Maintain an accessibility log to document fixes, monitor progress, and ensure compliance over time.
3. Monitoring and Maintenance
- Prioritize fixing high-impact barriers: improve color contrast, add descriptive alt text to all images, and ensure all interactive elements are keyboard accessible.
- Restructure content using semantic HTML and proper headings for logical navigation and screen reader compatibility.
- Review and update forms to ensure clear labeling and understandable error messages.
4. Team Training and Engagement
- Provide accessibility training for designers, developers, and content creators.
- Encourage a culture of inclusive design, making accessibility a shared responsibility across your team.
5. Compliance and Standards
- Ensure your website meets WCAG 2.2 guidelines and complies with relevant local laws (e.g., AODA, ACA for Canada).
- Stay updated on legal requirements and industry trends to maintain ongoing compliance.
6. Communication and Benefits
- Communicate your accessibility efforts to your audience, highlighting improvements and commitment to inclusivity.
- Recognize that accessibility enhances user experience for all, expands your audience, improves SEO, reduces legal risk, and demonstrates social responsibility.
Summary:
This action plan combines technical audits, hands-on remediation, ongoing monitoring, team training, and compliance with standards. By following these steps, your website will be more usable for everyone, meet legal requirements, and deliver a better experience for every visitor.
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