The importance of accessibility
Creating accessible websites ensures that everyone, including people with disabilities, can use and navigate the internet effectively. At Basestation, we are committed to designing websites that are inclusive and compliant with accessibility standards.
WCAG 2.2 AA Compliance
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA provide a set of recommendations to make web content more accessible. Compliance with these guidelines ensures that our websites are usable by people with a wide range of disabilities, including visual, auditory, physical, speech, cognitive, language, learning, and neurological disabilities.
Key design principles for accessiblility
Contrast and colours
Using sufficient contrast between text and background colors is essential for readability, especially for users with visual impairments. High contrast helps ensure that all text is legible, even for those with color blindness or low vision.
Readable fonts
Selecting fonts that are easy to read is crucial for accessibility. This includes using clear, simple fonts and ensuring that text size can be adjusted without loss of content or functionality. Sans-serif fonts are generally preferred for their readability on screens.
Keyboard navigation
Ensuring that all functionalities are accessible via keyboard is important for users who cannot use a mouse. This includes providing clear focus indicators and logical tab order for navigating through interactive elements.
Alt text for images
Providing descriptive alt text for images ensures that users who rely on screen readers can understand the content and context of images. This is particularly important for conveying information and enhancing the user experience.
Impact on UI design
Incorporating accessibility principles into UI design results in a more inclusive and user-friendly experience for everyone. Accessible design not only benefits users with disabilities but also improves the overall usability of the website for all users.
Contact us today to learn more about our accessibility-focused web design services and how we can help make your website inclusive for all users.