Website Accessibility Audits
The Internet might be the fastest-growing communication medium in recorded history, but those with special needs can be completely excluded if certain accessibility practices and standards are not implemented. Our website accessibility audits identify areas of your website that are not accessible to those with disabilities and provide you with a roadmap for accessibility.
For people with visual disabilities, unlabeled graphics and a lack of keyboard support can cause problems navigating a website. For people with hearing disabilities, text without visual signposts can make sites inaccessible.
Physical disabilities can make a lack of keyboard or single-switch support for menu a major barrier, while people with cognitive or neurological disabilities prefer consistent navigation structure. Flickering or designs that strobe can also cause problems. All of these problems can be discovered and corrected with our website accessibility audits.
The Dangers of Not Conducting Website Accessibility Audits
Not only do websites that are inaccessible to those with disabilities limit potential sales, failure to comply with the W3C Web Accessibility Initiative can lead to legal action. In 2006, Target Corp. was sued by an advocacy group for failing take measures to create an accessible website for the blind. Our website accessibility audits assess your website against the standards in website accessibility and create a plan of action to make your website as accessible as possible for all users.
Working within the W3C Web Accessibility Initiative, CloudBurst Consulting has developed a comprehensive process of website accessibility audits and a checklist for organizations that need to be accessible - from the ADA standards and beyond.
To learn more or to arrange an Accessibility Audit of your website, please contact us at 407-557-2380.