web site accessibility services

Most people think of other people 'seeing' their Web site, without realising that Web technology also has the potential to make information accessible to those who aren't sighted.

It is not only socially responsible to make Web sites accessible to those with visual disabilities, it is also the law. And, since there are two million people with sight problems in the UK alone, there are also sound commercial incentives. Just as public-access buildings should have ramps, so Web sites should be accessible.

Other benefits of accessibility

Accessible Web sites don't benefit just blind people alone. By their nature, they can be accessed by a wider range of devices (not just PCs), are more future-proof and load significantly faster. They are also easier and cheaper to maintain.

Labrow Marketing can help organisations to make their current Web site as accessible as possible or to develop a new Web site which meets international accessibility guidelines.

Web site accessibility design

All sizes and types of Web site can be made accessible - even content-managed Web sites and (contrary to popular belief) graphically rich Web sites. Labrow Marketing can develop Web sites which are compliant with today's accessibility standards, including the World Wide Web Consortium's Content Accessibility Guidelines, U.S. Section 508 Guidelines and Bobby AAA approval.

Web site accessibility audits

How accessible is your current Web site? What would it take to make it more accessible? How accessible could it be made? To make a Web site accessible, it's not always necessary to start afresh. We can provide a thorough audit of your current Web site, highlight where changes need to be made and then plan and implement an upgrade process.

Web site accessibility consulting

Organisations with larger Web sites - including on-line stores, e-businesses, libraries, museums, information portals and government sites - may need a greater involvement in the accessibility process. We can help organisations to understand accessibility issues and guidelines, so that these can be implemented with a greater level of ownership and sponsorship.

Labrow Marketing is committed to Web site accessibility and to making the Web an 'inclusive' information resource. All pages on this Web site have been authenticated as valid XHTML and are Bobby AAA Worldwide approved.