24 Jul 2025
Auditing Accessibility
Accessibility
Blog
Accessibility ensures that all individuals, including those with disabilities, have equal access to your services and information.
Accessibility ensures that all individuals, including those with disabilities, have equal access to your services and information.
International accessibility standards for people with disabilities was established by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 (WCAG 2.0) explains how to make Web content accessible to people with disabilities.
The success ratings are divided into 3 levels:
• A: The most basic web accessibility features
• AA: Deals with the most common barriers
• AAA: The highest and most complex level of web accessibility
Assistive technologies—such as screen readers, braille displays, and screen magnifiers—enable customers with special needs to navigate websites, understand content, and complete transactions like purchasing policies.
When your digital platforms are not accessible, you risk excluding an entire group of potential customers. This not only limits your reach but can also lead to legal and reputational consequences. Prioritizing inclusive design demonstrates your commitment to equity, enhances user experience for everyone, and opens your business to a broader audience.
According the the 2013 NZ Disability Survey:
1.1 million kiwis (24%) have a disability
150, 000 kiwis had low vision
30,000 kiwis were fully blind
200,000 kiwis had a form of colour blindness
680,000 kiwis had a physical disability
Benefits for businesses
Benefits for businesses
Financial gains like increased profits and cost efficiency, as well as operational improvements, enhanced customer engagement, and a stronger market position.
The numbers speak for themselves:
51% of consumers willing to pay more for products or services from businesses that prioritise web.
In America, companies that prioritised accessibility and provided ADA Compliant (relates to WCAG standards) are 4 times as likely to outperform competitors in shareholder returns.
Source:
https://www.captechconsulting.com/articles/survey-reveals-growing-consumer-interest-in-digital-accessibility#:~:text=Key%20findings%20from%20CapTech%27s%20Inclusivity%2C%20Accessibility%2C%20and,alignment%20to%20personal%20values%20over%20digital%20accessibility.
It's all about equality
It's all about equality
As a UX/UI Product Designer it is often my role to identify the design process for implementing enhancements.
Here’s a simple set of principles to help guide your organisation:
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(SG — 02)
©2024
24 Jul 2025
Auditing Accessibility
Accessibility
Blog
Accessibility ensures that all individuals, including those with disabilities, have equal access to your services and information.
Accessibility ensures that all individuals, including those with disabilities, have equal access to your services and information.
International accessibility standards for people with disabilities was established by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 (WCAG 2.0) explains how to make Web content accessible to people with disabilities.
The success ratings are divided into 3 levels:
• A: The most basic web accessibility features
• AA: Deals with the most common barriers
• AAA: The highest and most complex level of web accessibility
Assistive technologies—such as screen readers, braille displays, and screen magnifiers—enable customers with special needs to navigate websites, understand content, and complete transactions like purchasing policies.
When your digital platforms are not accessible, you risk excluding an entire group of potential customers. This not only limits your reach but can also lead to legal and reputational consequences. Prioritizing inclusive design demonstrates your commitment to equity, enhances user experience for everyone, and opens your business to a broader audience.
According the the 2013 NZ Disability Survey:
1.1 million kiwis (24%) have a disability
150, 000 kiwis had low vision
30,000 kiwis were fully blind
200,000 kiwis had a form of colour blindness
680,000 kiwis had a physical disability
Benefits for businesses
Financial gains like increased profits and cost efficiency, as well as operational improvements, enhanced customer engagement, and a stronger market position.
The numbers speak for themselves:
51% of consumers willing to pay more for products or services from businesses that prioritise web.
In America, companies that prioritised accessibility and provided ADA Compliant (relates to WCAG standards) are 4 times as likely to outperform competitors in shareholder returns.
Source:
https://www.captechconsulting.com/articles/survey-reveals-growing-consumer-interest-in-digital-accessibility#:~:text=Key%20findings%20from%20CapTech%27s%20Inclusivity%2C%20Accessibility%2C%20and,alignment%20to%20personal%20values%20over%20digital%20accessibility.
It's all about equality
As a UX/UI Product Designer it is often my role to identify the design process for implementing enhancements.
Here’s a simple set of principles to help guide your organisation:
Latest Updates
(SG — 02)
©2024
24 Jul 2025
Auditing Accessibility
Accessibility
Blog
Accessibility ensures that all individuals, including those with disabilities, have equal access to your services and information.
Accessibility ensures that all individuals, including those with disabilities, have equal access to your services and information.
International accessibility standards for people with disabilities was established by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 (WCAG 2.0) explains how to make Web content accessible to people with disabilities.
The success ratings are divided into 3 levels:
• A: The most basic web accessibility features
• AA: Deals with the most common barriers
• AAA: The highest and most complex level of web accessibility
Assistive technologies—such as screen readers, braille displays, and screen magnifiers—enable customers with special needs to navigate websites, understand content, and complete transactions like purchasing policies.
When your digital platforms are not accessible, you risk excluding an entire group of potential customers. This not only limits your reach but can also lead to legal and reputational consequences. Prioritizing inclusive design demonstrates your commitment to equity, enhances user experience for everyone, and opens your business to a broader audience.
According the the 2013 NZ Disability Survey:
1.1 million kiwis (24%) have a disability
150, 000 kiwis had low vision
30,000 kiwis were fully blind
200,000 kiwis had a form of colour blindness
680,000 kiwis had a physical disability
Benefits for businesses
Financial gains like increased profits and cost efficiency, as well as operational improvements, enhanced customer engagement, and a stronger market position.
The numbers speak for themselves:
51% of consumers willing to pay more for products or services from businesses that prioritise web.
In America, companies that prioritised accessibility and provided ADA Compliant (relates to WCAG standards) are 4 times as likely to outperform competitors in shareholder returns.
Source:
https://www.captechconsulting.com/articles/survey-reveals-growing-consumer-interest-in-digital-accessibility#:~:text=Key%20findings%20from%20CapTech%27s%20Inclusivity%2C%20Accessibility%2C%20and,alignment%20to%20personal%20values%20over%20digital%20accessibility.
It's all about equality
As a UX/UI Product Designer it is often my role to identify the design process for implementing enhancements.
Here’s a simple set of principles to help guide your organisation:
Latest Updates
©2024