Building the Web for Everyone
Digital accessibility ensures that websites and applications can be used by all people, including those with vision, hearing, motor, or cognitive impairments. It benefits a much broader audience than often assumed — from users navigating with voice commands to those watching videos in silent environments. Accessibility isn't just about legal compliance or social responsibility; it also enhances usability, search engine optimization (SEO), and the overall user experience for everyone.
The Development Side of Accessibility
Developing accessible websites begins with intentional planning and structured design. It's far more efficient to integrate accessibility from the start than to retrofit an already completed site. Trying to 'add' accessibility afterward often leads to time-consuming code overhauls and inconsistent user experiences — especially if the original codebase wasn't built with accessibility in mind.
However, this doesn't mean existing websites can't be improved. Our experienced development team has worked on several projects across a wide range of technologies, giving us the versatility and expertise needed to effectively implement accessibility upgrades, even in complex or legacy systems. While retrofitting accessibility into a live site requires precision and deep knowledge of standards, we have the tools and skills to get it done properly. For organizations lacking in-house accessibility expertise, our services provide a reliable, efficient, and future-proof solution.
How We Handle Accessible Website Development
In our company, accessibility isn't just a checkbox — it's a structured, layered approach that combines automation, certified expertise, and extensive testing. We've developed AbleCheck, our own AI-powered tool that analyzes websites for accessibility issues using leading WCAG 2.1 and 2.2 validators. AbleCheck provides a multilingual, concise PDF report that highlights key findings, WCAG violations, visual summaries, and actionable insights.
However, automated testing is only the beginning. Our certified accessibility developers conduct detailed manual evaluations because no automated system can capture every nuance. Each website is tested across multiple browsers and devices, using assistive technologies like JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and platform-specific accessibility settings. Our team verifies keyboard navigation, screen reader behavior, color contrast, ARIA implementation, and overall user flow to ensure real-world usability for all users.
Why Not Use a Quick-Fix Widget?
Many companies are tempted by third-party accessibility overlay widgets that promise instant compliance. Unfortunately, these often cause more harm than good — breaking navigation, interfering with assistive technologies, and giving a false impression of accessibility. Real accessibility is achieved through thoughtful design, semantic HTML, tested interactions, and human-centered development — not by adding a visual layer on top of broken code.
AI as a Powerful Ally — Not a Replacement
AI plays a powerful role in speeding up the evaluation process. It helps uncover common issues like missing alt text, incorrect ARIA roles, poor contrast ratios, and keyboard traps. Our internal AI systems rank issues by severity and type, making it easier to prioritize fixes. But while AI is fast and insightful, it's the human touch — the understanding of context and real user needs — that ensures true accessibility.
Why Accessibility Evaluations Are Complex but Worth It
A thorough accessibility evaluation requires expertise, time, and the right tools. Our approach involves breaking down each website into components, assigning them for review, and cross-checking results among team members to eliminate blind spots. We use a combination of industry tools (like WAVE and Web Developer plugins), screen readers, and official WCAG validation reports to guide our assessments. It's a collaborative, multi-layered process that ensures confidence in the final results.
Your Partner in Accessible Development
Accessibility is no longer optional. It's an essential part of creating modern, inclusive, and future-ready digital experiences. With AbleCheck, we combine cutting-edge AI tools, deep technical knowledge, and certified manual auditing to help your business meet WCAG requirements while delivering a better experience for all users.
Contact us today and turn accessibility into your competitive advantage.