Accessibility

What Is 'WCAG 2.1 AA Accessibility' and Why Is It Crucial?

What It Is:

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA are the global standard for making web content accessible to people with a wide range of disabilities. This includes ensuring your site works for those with vision, hearing, mobility, and cognitive impairments.

Why It's Crucial

It's The Law:

With laws like the European Accessibility Act (EAA), compliance is becoming mandatory for businesses, mitigating your legal risk.

Expand Your Audience:

You welcome the 20%+ of the population with a disability, turning away no one.

Better for Everyone:

Accessibility features (like clear navigation and text contrast) improve the experience for all your users.

SEO Boost:

Many accessibility best practices align perfectly with SEO, helping you rank higher in search results.

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