Inclusive Web Design That Leaves No One Behind
Your website is often the first door someone walks through. When it’s built to WCAG standards, that door opens for everyone — including the 1 in 4 Americans living with a disability.
Understanding Why Website Accessibility Matters to Your Viewers
There are many websites online that, from an aesthetic point-of-view, look amazing. But if visitors with disabilities are unable to comprehend the content on your website or navigate it, does it really matter?
According to the 2022 stats from the CDC, 28.7% of the U.S. suffers some type of disability. Developing an accessible website means including viewers that otherwise may be excluded from your messaging.
56.1
average number of errors per home page
Page errors may be anything from color/contrast errors, improper hierarchy, missing labels & non-functioning links. These errors can affect a multitude of disabilities.
95.9%
of home pages had detected WCAG 2 failures
Your home page is the front door, but if it is unusable, then how will visitors get pass the doorway? Having an accessible site shows you care about your visitors & want them on your site.
83.9%
of home pages suffered “low contrast” errors
Contrast issues are typically the most common errors. Finding fonts & colors that contrast according to WCAG standards and have high visibility is a critical task to any accessible design project.
Statistics above are from the WebAIM Million 2026 Report. Visit their website to learn more about their mission on accessibility. ©WebAIM
The Fundamentals of Accessible Website Design
It’s important to understand why web accessibility is crucial to your organization. To state it plainly, the less compliant your website is, the more viewers may be pushed away..
POUR – Perceivable, Operable, Understandable & Robust
Visibility
Font size & styles, low contrast colors and images overlayed with text can all affect how much of your content is read by a user with vision problems or color-blindness.
Screen Readers
Proper hierarchy, semantic HTML and accurate image ALT tags all play a part in how a web page is read to a visitor using a screen reader.
Keyboard Accessible
Ensure your website is navigable without a mouse but only a keyboard, and that users are not “trapped” somewhere on the site, unable to move forward.
Predictable
Is your site predictable? Are your key elements located in the same place of every page? Don’t let creativity hinder functionality of your site.
Compatibility & Responsiveness
As technology evolves, your site should remain compatible. Make make sure your website can be easily viewed regardless of the screen size and updated browsers.
Web Design Built for All.
We work to build your confidence and provide you the tools that will improve your website. By completing small but meaningful actions, you can make a huge impact to users who may suffer from poor vision, mobility problems, cognitive issues, or lack of resources or speedy internet connections.