Key reasons for making your web site accessible

Different groups of users have special needs in terms of how web content is structured. For example, users who are blind have software that translates web pages into speech. This spoken web content will only be understandable if the web code is written to a high standard. It is likely that your current web site may not be accessible to all who wish to use it.

However, beyond the obvious moral obligation to improve your web site's accessibility, consider the following reasons:

It makes good business sense

There are 8.5 million people with disabilities in the UK with an estimated annual spending power of £40 billion (Source: Disability Rights Commission). Making your web site accessible ensures that your online information and services can be accessed and used by these people.

It is a legal requirement

The UK's Disability Discrimination Act came into force in October 1996. It places a duty on service providers to ensure that the information they provide is accessible. Web sites are covered by the act, so it may only be a matter of time before a case is brought against a UK company.

It is the future of the Internet

In the future, all Internet technology will be accessible, so making standards compliant technology is a great long term investment.

We pioneer accessible technology that is both visually exciting and provides a rich interactive experience. Read our articles to find out more.

We follow the latest UK and international accessibility standards to help ensure your web site is usable by all.