What is a Website Accessibility Audit?
A website audit is a process that we carry out to check your website meets accessibility standards and is compliant with the DDA, using the W3C accessibility checklist and guidelines.
The W3C offers three different levels of compliance. WCAG priority 1, conformance level 'A' (which must be satisfied according to the W3C). WCAG priority 2, conformance level 'Double-A' (which should be satisfied and is the EU recommended level of compliance) and priority 3 if a website needs to meet 'Triple-A' conformance level.
The process is undertaken in 3 steps:
- We assess your website using automated tools, such as the W3C validators, which give us the details on the general areas that need to be looked at.
- Following that, we review the web site manually, with reference to the automated report, compatibility with graphic and text browsers and source code examination. These manual examinations, viewed from the perspective of disabled users, allow us to verify that the site is designed according to acceptable standards for accessible web design.
- We quality control the audit and ensure that only the specific areas that need changing are highlighted, and then create a clear and actionable report with analysis of the changes that need to be made for the web site to be compliant.
Why Does my Website Need an Accessibility Audit?
The deadline for website accessibility came into force in October 1999 when Part III of the Code of Practice - Access to Goods and Services became part of UK law. After this date any web site that fails to conform to Disability Accessibility Standards can be pursued legally for discrimination.
By not having a compliant website, not only is there the potential of losing out on revenue from potential clients and customers, but also there is the possibility of legal action from disabled website users or organisations that protect the rights of disabled people.
You can find out more about our accessibility audits including how long an audit will take & how much it will cost by going to the audit details page.
How do I Get Started?
Just contact us with the details of your web site and we will get your audit underway.
Web Dandy have the experience and know-how to build you an accessible, standards compliant website. Call us today and start your website the right way!
