Frequently Asked Questions

It means building sites so anyone can use them. This covers people with vision, hearing, motor or thinking differences. It's about clearing away barriers so you can read, click or scroll no matter how you browse.

They break WCAG into four parts: • Perceivable. You must sense the content. • Operable. You must move around and use controls. • Understandable. You must grasp the info and how it works. • Robust. It must hold up to different devices and tools.

Imagine you add alt text to every image. A friend who relies on a screen reader then hears what's in your photos. It's simple but it opens doors.

WCAG 2.2 is the latest version of the guidelines. It defines three levels: A, AA and AAA. Most sites aim for AA. AAA sits on top and is tougher to meet. See our WCAG guide for further details.

It gives everyone equal access. You widen your audience and meet legal rules. Search engines tend to favour well built sites too. It even boosts quality for all users.

Removing barriers so as many people as possible can use a product or service.

When we say web accessibility we mean designing your pages to work for all users. That includes people who use special tools or assistive tech. It's a mix of code, design and content choices.

There are many tools available online that will run an automated check. Use our free Accessibility Scanner at accessima.com/accessibility-testing. Try it without a mouse, just keyboard. Use a screen reader such as NVDA or VoiceOver. You will soon see where you still need fixes.

You can add speech to the four: • Visual • Hearing • Motor • Cognitive • Speech

They follow the same four from WCAG: perceivable, operable, understandable and robust.

It means your site works for all. For example, you provide a transcript for every video. If someone can't hear they still get the message.

A ramp on a sidewalk. Online it's like a 'skip to content' link so you don't have to tab through every menu item.

A comprehensive accessibility statement should include: • Commitment to accessibility — Clear statement about your organisation's dedication to digital inclusion • Standards followed — Which guidelines you follow (e.g., WCAG 2.2 AA) • Current compliance status — What level of conformance you've achieved • Known limitations — Any accessibility barriers you're aware of • Contact information — How users can report accessibility issues • Feedback process — How you'll respond to accessibility concerns • Date of statement — When it was last reviewed and updated A basic example: 'We are committed to digital inclusion. Our site follows WCAG 2.2 AA guidelines. If you encounter barriers please email accessibility@oursite.com and we will help.'

• Visual accessibility • Hearing accessibility • Motor accessibility • Cognitive accessibility

• WAVE for visual reports • axe for developer checks • Lighthouse for audits in Chrome • Colour Contrast Analyzer • NVDA or VoiceOver for screen reading

Clear headings that stack in order. Images with alt text. Forms with labels that stay visible. Keyboard focus rings you can see. Good contrast so text is readable.

Level AA covers core barriers like contrast thresholds, text spacing and clear navigation. Level AAA adds stricter rules — higher contrast ratios, sign language for video and extended audio descriptions. AAA is harder to meet and rarely required by law.

A site is AAA compliant when it meets every A, AA and AAA success criterion in the WCAG spec. Few sites aim for full AAA because it can get very detailed.

It means a site meets every level A and AA success criterion defined in WCAG 2.2. That covers the essential requirements for most users.