What is WCAG?

WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) is a set of international guidelines developed by the W3C (World Wide Web Consortium) to ensure that web content is accessible to all users, including people with various disabilities. WCAG helps web developers to design content that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of their limitations.

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Adapting a website to the WCAG guidelines should start with a detailed analysis of all its elements. WCAG is not only a visual change, but also an improvement in function, structure and navigation to ensure full accessibility for people with different needs, including disabilities.

The reasons for bringing a site into compliance with WCAG 2.1,2.2 guidelines determine the scope of work and the specific actions to be taken. The majority of clients who turn to us need a comprehensive change that includes adapting the code and structure of the site to meet accessibility requirements according to WCAG 2.1,2.2. The most common reasons are non-compliance with current WCAG guidelines and a site structure that makes navigation difficult for people with different needs, which is a significant problem in the context of WCAG.

 

 

What do WCAG pages offer?

  • Accessibility for people with disabilities: Websites become accessible to people who are blind, hard of hearing, have reduced mobility and cognitive difficulties thanks to WCAG guidelines.
  • Improved user experience: Intuitive navigation, appropriate contrast and clear content make the website easier and more pleasant to use.
  • Meeting legal requirements: WCAG helps companies and institutions avoid legal problems related to inaccessible pages, especially where accessibility regulations apply.
  • Wider audience: With accessibility for people with different needs, sites can attract more users.
  • Improved SEO: Adherence to WCAG guidelines often improves the visibility of pages in search engines through better structure and alternative descriptions
  • Better corporate image: Companies using WCAG build a reputation as innovative and socially responsible.
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Comprehensive Solutions for Digital Accessibility - WCAG-compliant Websites

As a company specialising in digital accessibility, we offer solutions that enable the creation of websites and applications that are compliant with international standards such as WCAG 2.1. Our WCAG sites provide full accessibility compliance for people with disabilities, which not only increases their reach, but also improves the user experience for all visitors.

Perceptibility

The accessibility of the content must be intuitive and readable for all users, regardless of their skills.

  • Alternative Texts: We provide appropriate alternative texts for images, videos and other multimedia so that content is accessible to people with visual impairments.
  • Timed Media: We provide transcriptions and subtitles for video and audio recordings, both pre-recorded and live, along with the ability to add audiodescription and sign language.
  • Customisable: We create customisable content such as text resizing, contrast, page orientation and more.

Functionality

The user must be able to interact with the site using a variety of input methods, such as keyboard and pointer gestures.

  • Accessible Keyboarding: our sites are fully accessible to users using a keyboard, without worrying about keyboard traps. We add keyboard shortcuts to make navigation easier.
  • Modes of Data Entry: We support a variety of input methods such as pointer gestures, activation by movement and pointer mechanisms.
  • Physical Reactions and Epileptic Seizures: We minimise the risk of triggering epileptic seizures by properly managing flashing elements, animations and the intensity of movement on pages.

Understanding

Our aim is to create pages that are understandable, both in terms of content and navigation.

  • Readability of Content: We use simple language and more difficult words and terms are explained. We ensure that the reading level of the content is appropriate for a wide range of users.
  • Predictability: We ensure consistency in navigation and identification of elements on the site, which enhances the user experience and helps users navigate the site.
  • Data Entry Support: We offer support in the form of instructions, labels and suggestions for data entry, as well as mechanisms to prevent errors in legal, financial and data contexts.

Robustness

Our solutions are adapted to different devices and platforms, ensuring reliable performance.

  • Compatibility with Different Devices: We create responsive websites that work equally well on computers, tablets and mobile devices.
  • Understandable Interactions: We pay attention to minimising errors and offer error-repair features and suggestions for completing forms correctly.

Benefits for your Company:

  • Increased reach: Your website will be accessible to more users, including those with disabilities.
  • Improved user experience: Improving the functionality and predictability of your site will increase user engagement.
  • Regulatory compliance: The site will comply with international standards, reducing the risk of legal issues.
  • Positive brand image: Digital accessibility measures can be a key element of a responsible and inclusive image for your company.
    If you are looking for a partner to take care of comprehensive digital accessibility support, we are ready to work with you!

Creating a website on WCAG guidelines

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01 | Structure and navigation

We offer the use of semantic HTML elements such as headings, paragraphs and lists to help organise content in a logical way. This will make it easier for users using screen readers to navigate the site. We will also ensure that the entire site is fully keyboard-navigable, which is crucial for people who cannot use a mouse. Every interactive element, such as buttons and links, will be designed with accessibility in mind, in line with WCAG 2.1,2.2 guidelines.

02 | Colours and contrast

Our approach includes providing adequate contrast between text and background, which is essential for people with visual impairments. The text will also be readable for users with vision problems such as daltonism. In addition, all images and graphics on the site will have alternative descriptions (alt text), which is particularly important for blind people using screen readers. Our solutions are WCAG-compliant.

03 | Forms and multimedia

We create forms that are labelled and organised appropriately, allowing easy use by all users. Each form field will be labelled, making it easy to use by screen readers. For multimedia content, such as video and audio, we will ensure accessibility by adding subtitles and audiodescription. This will enable people with hearing and visual impairments to make full use of these materials, in accordance with WCAG 2.1,2.2 guidelines.

04 | Responsiveness

Our websites are designed with full responsiveness in mind, meaning that they will work correctly on a variety of devices and screen sizes, such as smartphones, tablets and computer monitors. We will ensure that every user has easy access to the content and functions of the site, regardless of the device used. Responsiveness is also key for people with disabilities who use assistive devices, which is in line with WCAG 2.1,2.2 guidelines.

 

 

 

Why should you work with us to create websites with WCAG guidelines?

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Experience and creativity

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Increasing conversions

Example of adapting a website to WCAG guidelines

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What does WCAG mean?

1 What are the four main principles of WCAG?

WCAG 2.1,2.2 is based on four principles:

  • Perceptual: This means that users must be able to perceive the information presented.
  • Operational: This means that users must be able to operate the interface.
  • Understandable: This means that users must be able to understand the information and the operation of the user interface.
  • Robust: This means that users must be able to access content as technology advances.

2 What are the compliance levels of the WCAG guidelines?

There are three levels:

  • Level A: Basic level of accessibility.
  • Level AA: Higher level of accessibility, meeting most user needs.
  • Level AAA: The highest level, difficult to achieve on all sites.

3 Why are alternative texts to images important?

Alternative texts (alt-text) are important because they enable people who are blind or visually impaired to understand the content of images using screen readers. This enables these people to make full use of the internet.

4 What does keyboard accessibility mean?

Keyboard accessibility means that all elements of the website can be operated using only the keyboard, without the need for a mouse, which is important for people with motor disabilities.

5 What is level AA in WCAG?

Level AA is a medium level of compliance that meets most accessibility requirements. Sites complying with this level are accessible to a wide range of users and are often required by legislation in different countries.

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