Serve more people
Visual, auditory, neurological, motor and cognitive disabilities can all change how someone uses a website. According to the WHO, 15% of people have a disability, and that number is set to rise as the population ages.
Create more inclusive websites.
We can help your organisation create a website that is accessible to everyone. Our design and development team builds to WCAG 2.1 Level AA, so the biggest barriers are removed.
Accessible websites are good for everyone.
Web accessibility means creating websites that can be used by everyone, regardless of ability.
When a website is built this way, it helps the people using it, the organisation behind it, and the community it serves.
Better for every visitor
An accessible website improves the experience for everyone who uses it. It is also a practical way to demonstrate your organisation’s responsibility to the people you serve.
Easier to find and look after
Accessible websites can improve search results, reduce site maintenance and reach more people. Clear structure helps your team as well as your audience.
It’s been a rewarding experience knowing the sites we create are accessible to all people.
Key areas of web accessibility.
The Brighter Accessibility Checklist.
Our team pressure-tests your site against AA accessibility standards, then reports how it can be more accessible.
Is the website built to WCAG 2.0 Level AA, including the checks below?
Does the website have well-structured content?
Each page should include a clear content hierarchy, using valid HTML markup with heading and paragraph tags.
Does the colour scheme meet contrast standards?
Foreground and background colour combinations need to pass a minimum contrast ratio. Colour should not be the only way to tell items apart.
Can the site be navigated with a keyboard?
People need to reach buttons, menus and interactive content with keyboard commands. A skip-navigation link should be present.
Can the site be used with a screen reader?
The markup needs alt text, labels and roles so a screen reader can interpret the content reliably.
Do font sizes meet the minimum requirements?
Along with the AA standards, different devices and browsers have minimum font sizes that affect how a site behaves and how usable it is.
Do all forms meet the AA accessibility standards?
Even simple forms can be difficult to use. Usable forms explain what is required, and make validation and messages clear.
Do video and audio players have captions, transcripts and proper controls?
Video and audio should provide the right controls, as well as captions and transcripts where appropriate.
Do images include well-written alt text?
Images need alternative text so someone using a screen reader still understands what is on the page.
Government regulations.
The published expectations for Australian businesses and government agencies.
Disability Discrimination Act
Official recommendations from the Human Rights Commission strongly encourage all businesses to meet WCAG 2.1 standards, to avoid violating the Australian Disability Discrimination Act.
Government websites
The Australian Government’s Web Accessibility National Transition Strategy requires all Australian government agencies to meet WCAG 2.0 Level AA.
Want to improve the accessibility of your website?
Brighter can help.