Accessible Websites

An accessible, or ADA-compliant*, website can be used by those with visual, hearing, motor, and cognitive impairments. Website accessibility best practices apply to how the site is built, its appearance, and its content. Implementing accessibility best practices can also help with SEO and can improve the user experience for everyone using your website.

Elevage Digital builds websites that meet current Website Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).

Benefits of an Accessible Website

  • Comply with laws and regulations*
  • Reduce the potential of being sued*
  • Increase the audience for your website
  • Improve website usability for everyone
    Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • SEO

The costs of ignoring accessibility include lawsuits, lost revenue, lost customers, bad PR and reduced SEO.

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How We Build Accessible Websites

  • Start with an “accessibility-ready” WordPress theme
  • Add a curated set of plugins for code control and testing
  • Apply a color palate that meets color contrast standards
  • Avoid features that have unexpected and uncontrollable movements
  • Keyboard and screen reader testing by CPACC-certified testers and native screen reader users as part of the development process
  • Provide templates and tools to help you maintain best practices going forward

*LEGAL DISCLAIMER: Elevage Digital uses current WCAG standards as the guide for website accessibility best practices. However, following these best practices may not automatically result in an ADA-compliant website or compliance with any other laws. Elevage Digital cannot offer legal advice on compliance. Elevage Digital cannot guarantee protection against legal action related to compliance with ADA guidelines for Elevage Digitals’ potential and current customers. Elevage Digital will not be liable for any claims brought against potential or current clients related to ADA compliance; further, Elevage Digital will not be liable for claims related to code or content produced by you or any third party. If you are concerned about legal compliance with ADA guidelines or any other legalities related to your website, you must consult a licensed attorney.

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