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Accessibility has been - and continues to be - at the forefront of building inclusive communities online. Businesses across the globe are being urged to analyse their websites and enhance the user experience with accessibility features. Companies such as The New York Times have committed to bettering their accessibility features by providing alt-text for their images, converting text to Braille files and creating audio versions of articles. Other accessibility features your business could utilise are: ➡️ Using contrasting colours ➡️ Consistent navigation ➡️ Descriptive URLs ➡️ And many more! While there are global standards for content and design accessibility, the best way to ensure your website is made for everyone is to include people with disabilities into the design process. How will you make your business more accessible in 2024? Let us know! ✨ #Accessibility #WebsiteDesign #BusinessTrends

Gaining Support for Accessibility Options Accessibility is not just a checkbox. It’s about creating inclusive products for all. Support this by sharing real-world examples demonstrating how accessibility enhances engagement and satisfaction. Offer training that breaks down the process into actionable steps. Lead by example; integrate these principles into your projects to cultivate empathy for the needs of diverse users. ♻️ Found this helpful? Share it with others! 👍🏽 Like and tell me what you think in the comments. 🔔 Hit the Bell for Daily Design Snippets and updates. 🔗 Connect to expand our professional networks. Design Matters! Keep Your Skills Sharp! 📖 Learn More: https://lnkd.in/gSj5xC8D Rob Busby, Member of IxDF: https://lnkd.in/gu7fMCiX #dailydesignsnippets #accessibility

Stop Designing For Only 85% Of Users: Master Design Accessibility Vision, the most dominant of our senses, plays a critical role in every facet and stage of our lives. We take vision for granted, but without vision, we struggle to learn, to walk, to read, to participate in school and to work. Prioritising accessibility from the start of any design project will maximise the potential for engagement across a diverse audience. Here’s how… https://lnkd.in/ePRXUNQg #DesignAccessibility #Accessibility #TopTips

For us, accessibility isn't just a tick box exercise. We create documents that go beyond WCAG 2.2 standards, ensuring they surpass accessibility checks and deliver a genuinely inclusive experience. With years of experience in accessible design, we know the details that make a difference. Whether it’s a simple summary document or a complex 300 page annual report, we are committed to delivering inclusive, user-friendly content that reaches a wider audience. If you would like an accessibility review or any advice please email: [email protected] #CreativeTriangle #Accessibility #AccessibleDesign

Have you ever thought about how a blind person navigates a website? At Malefia Solutions, we are currently developing a website designed to serve the visually impaired, particularly focusing on improving accessibility for blind users. This is a project close to our hearts, and it’s been a thought-provoking journey so far. We will be sharing our progress and the end website. We’d love to hear your thoughts, experiences, or insights! If you’ve worked on accessibility-focused projects or have tips on inclusive design, feel free to share them in the comments. Let’s start a conversation about making the web a more accessible space for everyone. #Accessibility #WebDevelopment #InclusiveDesign #MalefiaSolutions

"Accessible design principles prioritize clarity, consistency and simplicity, improving usability for all users." 💡 Interested in learning more? 📝 Check out this comprehensive article by our Principal UX/UI Designer, Yana Vasileva, explaining how inclusive #digitalaccessibility is advantageous to everyone. 🎯 Link to blog: https://prgress.co/4cRBjj5

47% of websites fail to meet basic accessibility standards. Ever found yourself frustrated on a website because it wasn't user-friendly or just impossible to navigate? Imagine that frustration multiplied for users with disabilities. This statistic is a glaring reminder of the gap in digital inclusivity. Not only does it isolate a significant portion of potential users, but it also hinders business growth and brand reputation. Accessibility isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s a necessity in our digital age. To close this gap, here are a few actionable tips: 1. 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲: Steer clear of jargon and make your content easily digestible. 2. 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗩𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼𝘀: Ensure that visual content is paired with descriptive text for screen readers. 3. 𝗔𝗱𝗼𝗽𝘁 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲𝘀: Make elements stand out clearly, aiding users with visual impairments. 4. 𝗘𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗞𝗲𝘆𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Allow users to navigate entirely with a keyboard, assisting those with motor impairments. By following these practices, we can create a more inclusive digital world that benefits everyone. Let’s make accessibility our top priority #accessibility #digitalinclusivity #webdesign #userexperience #disabilities #businessgrowth #brandreputation #accessibilitymatters #inclusivecontent #visualcontent #screenreaders 📥 save it for later 💬 comment with your thoughts ♻️ repost if this was helpful. 1. Scroll to the top. 2. Follow Swatasiddha Majumdar to never miss a post.

Disability is not always visible or permanent & that's why accessible design matters so much! The importance of web #a11y & the benefits that come with it are a topic worth exploring further because it includes: ✔️ Enhanced User Experience ✔️ Expanded Audience Reach ✔️ Legal Compliance ✔️ Positive Brand Image & more! Get into all the details from Yana Vasileva's blog: https://prgress.co/4cRBjj5

Accessibility isn’t just a nice-to-have, it’s a must-have. With the European Accessibility Act coming into effect in 2025, businesses across Europe (and any business who sells within Europe) will soon be legally required to ensure their digital experiences are inclusive to all users. Inclusive design doesn’t just avoid penalties, it opens your business to a larger audience—16% of the global population lives with some form of disability. Accessible digital experiences can be a game changer for your business. Start by checking your website against this 10-part accessibility checklist. It’s a practical, easy way to ensure you’re compliant and creating a more inclusive digital experience. If you're now sure about any of the items in this list, comment below and I'll explain 😊 . Accessibility Checklist: 1. Accessible colour contrast 2. Alternative text for images 3. Descriptive link text 4. Clear and descriptive headings 5. Use of ARIA attributes 6. Keyboard accessibility for interactive elements 7. Descriptive labels and instructions for forms 8. Transcripts and captions for multimedia content 9. User testing for accessibility 10. Ongoing evaluation and maintenance Let’s make the web a more inclusive place, starting today. #digitalAccessibility
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After two weeks off with a visiting family member who has mobility issues, I've been thinking alot about accessibility. Especially as someone who exists in a world largely designed around my needs and abilities, it's painfully easy for me NOT to think about accessibility and it's something marketing doesn't prioritize the way it should because, as it turns out, accessibility is better for everyone. Tired of tiny plane seats? Making them large enough to not exclude passengers of size makes everyone more comfortable. Sick of trying to wedge your kid's stroller into a public bathroom stall? Accessible stalls make more room for everyone. Hate the eye strain of reading that website with a low-contrast color scheme? Accessible web design makes things easier for everyone to read and experience. As marketers, we can drive change. We can prioritize using alternate text for images, making websites screen-reader accessible, allowing keyboard-driven website engagement, making sure our videos are created with clear and accurate subtitles, and providing interpreters at our accessibly laid out events. Those are just a few of the ways that we can make everyone feel more included. What have I forgotten? What other ways can marketers do more to champion accessibility and make our products and services accessible to everyone? #AccessibleMarketing #Inclusion #Accessibility #OnceUponAMarketer