Accessibility

Experienced in applying accessibility standards

With new laws in place designed to ensure equality for all, regardless of any impairment, it is important you understand how this applies to a website.  The laws do not currently specify how you must provide reasonable access, but there are several recognised published standards. The standards can be confusing to understand and interpret. We consider ourselves accessibility experts and can help you through the minefield of accessibility.

What is Accessibility and why is it important?

Recent government legislation in the UK says you must make every reasonable effort to provide access to those who might suffer from a visual, physical or mental impairment.  Translating what a "reasonable effort" is, varies from business to business. We have experience in applying accessibility standards, so why not let us help you make sense of the law.

Who are W3C and what do they do?

W3C are the World Wide Web Consortium. They are the industry-recognised body that creates the universal standards for web technologies. These standards exist to ensure consistent functionality. The W3C worked with the industry to create standards to ensure consistency in how accessibility was approached.

What does it mean to have 'A', 'AA' or 'AAA' standard?

The standards created by the W3C have been classified by this method.  In order to achieve these classifications a site has to achieve the set of criteria specified. We understand how these criteria are applied to sites and can work with you to ensure you meet the classification of your choice.

Is there a British standard for accessibility?

The British Standards Institute has created a standard called PAS78. The standards include elements of usability and accessibility. It is felt the standards provide an easy to use method of interpreting the Disability Discrimination Act when building a site.