Accessible Website Designs
Producing visually attractive websites that provide a high return on investment is only part of what WSI is committed to doing for our customers. We are also dedicated to ensuring that the websites we build are accessible to all Internet users, regardless of their physical or technological abilities.
Accessibility
Sites designed for accessibility will account for the following needs:
- Colour schemes that are chosen for high contrast
- Ways of highlighting link text beyond simple colour changes
- Graceful text resizing
- Fully descriptive alternate text for images and graphic buttons
- Site coding that will allow users to navigate by means of the keyboard or an alternative pointing device
- Closed captioning available on videos
- Written transcripts available for audio
- Avoidance of flashing or blinking effects
- Content written in plain language
- Illustrations and diagrams used where they clarify the text
We test each of our sites using benchmarking tools like the W3C validator and the WSI Webscan software to ensure they are accessible.
Legislation
Accessibility has become a global concern - the UK, like the rest of the EEC, has introduced legislation regarding the accessibility of websites. We can help you comply with these regulations - contact us for more information!
