Accessibility is about making your website usable for as many people as possible. We now have more of these guidelines to help you tailor your site.
What is WCAG and what are the rules?
On the 23rd of September 2018, the UK government introduced new legislation to public sector organisations to make their websites accessible to everyone. The conditions for compliance are laid out in this article.
This is a set of guidelines set out by a consortium of large technology companies to make all websites, browsers & mobile apps more consistent. People who have access issues are given a fairer chance to use their device properly on the web, given that you’re now able to find touch points all over.
If you follow these guidelines, your website will be way more accessible, which is good for all users – even those with disabilities. You’ll also see a small improvement in your Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
WCAG rules are always evolving and changing, which is why new versions of their guidelines are published regularly. There’s more than one level of compliance; for instance, a website might comply with AAA standards and be readable by visually-impaired people.
The British government has announced that it will demand compliance with WCAG Level AA. Keep in mind that this level doesn’t require any media embedded within the guidelines to also be compliant. This text refers to accessibility compliance, which is the responsibility of businesses to create websites and apps which can be understood by people who use screen readers in the workplace.
In this article, we will show you how to test WCAG 2.1 AA rules on your website.
You can test your website against WCAG by consulting the guidelines on the World Wide Web Consortium website.
When testing for site accessibility, there are two options. Option A is to compare the site against a WCAG checklist, and option B is to use an automated scanning software tool.
How do I fix these problems?
If you have the technical knowledge and website code access, you can get the issue fixed straight away. If you’re looking for help, it might be worth contacting software house Smashed Crab Studio. They’re great at solving problems quickly.
We can also provide a free audit to find out more about you and your business. We’ll then monitor your site for any issues and report them directly to your technical team.
Who is Smashed Crab Studio?
Our company recently underwent a name change and is now known as Smashed Crab Software. We offer bespoke software development work. We’ve been working with data-driven web solutions for years, so we know what’s important to website owners. Everyone deserves to use the web, so it should be open and not just accessible depending on how much money they have. We’ve worked across a whole range of industries, including education, healthcare and customer services. Contact us today
