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Legal Accessibility: WCAG (AA)

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Yawn... not another long document full of bullet points...

In fact, no we are not going to give you one. (The links are at the bottom if you want a long read).

Legal Accessibility adheres to an independent and international framework of standards known as the Website Content Accessibility Guidelines - WCAG (AA). These guidelines extend beyond mere coding practices; they encompass a set of principles that should be implemented whenever modifications are made to a website. The aim is to ensure that content is accessible to everyone, promoting diversity and inclusion among participants from various geographical regions, cultures, languages, disabilities, gender identities, and more.

Some individuals may already be familiar with the concept of legal accessibility and, like the team at Tree View Designs, may be enthusiastic about its significance and the advantages it offers to users of your website. However, others might be encountering this topic for the first time.

Legal accessibility is not a novel concept, but it continues to evolve. Its principles are closely associated with the Equalities Act, indicating that failure to consider these fundamental guidelines when incorporating content into your website could result in legal non-compliance.

Why it's important?

In the UK, almost 1 in 5 people have a disability of some kind. Many more have temporary or situational disabilities, like an illness or injury.  

Think about how people with different needs might access your content. 

For example, can someone with dyslexia read your content easily? Or how would someone with a broken arm interact on a mobile device?

For our Premium & Ultimate Support customers, we will handle all aspects of accessibility compliance for you, including conducting the necessary annual accessibility audit.

If you are not enrolled in these support plans, it is essential for you to independently manage accessibility considerations when updating your site and to perform the required annual accessibility audit.