Accessibility &
Inclusive Design
THE WEB FOR EVERYONE ™
Accessibility is the Right Thing to Do
Your website is the central hub for everything you do. If people with different abilities can’t access it, you’re excluding a significant audience. In fact, the U.S. Census Bureau reports that more than 40 million people in the United States live with a disability.
Our commitment to accessibility began in 2017 when we hosted an event titled “The Human, Design, and Legal Implications of Web Accessibility.” The session explored common accessibility questions and demonstrated what it’s like to navigate the web using a screen reader, an experience that reshaped how we think about digital inclusion.
Around that same time, we saw a growing number of clients required to meet WCAG standards in order to secure funding. We also found that many existing accessibility tools were either too expensive for nonprofits, relied on ineffective overlays, or required complex, piecemeal technical solutions.
To address these challenges, we developed Insi, a WordPress plugin that identifies accessibility issues and provides clear, actionable guidance for fixing them. It streamlines our workflow while improving the quality and inclusivity of the websites we build.
At ArcStone, we believe that when accessibility is built into web design from the start, everyone benefits. Creating inclusive digital experiences ensures equal access to information and helps make the web a better place for all.
Discovery & Planning
An effective website with advanced functionality requires planning. During this phase, we’ll learn about your organization’s goals and audiences. We’ll also document any required 3rd party integrations you need and get a handle on the scope of your project.
Site Structure
The structure of your website shows web browsers and accessibility tools how your website is organized, how critical functions behave, and offers guidance on how to present your content.
Design
Your audience shouldn’t face any challenges when navigating your website. Accessibility design is predictable, yet modern. At this phase, we’ll look at color contrast, imagery, text presentation, and more to leverage your brand in an accessible way.
Development
The development phase converts your designs into code using accessibility best practices. Modern coding and special markup is necessary to make your website usable by everyone. Our developers are experts in accessible coding and conduct thorough testing before your site goes live.
Content & SEO
When it comes to content, we adhere to best practices and provide you with an accessibility guide specific to your project so that future updates will maintain a high level of accessibility.
Accessibility and inclusive design best practices align with good SEO. In other words, if your site is accessible, it’s also optimized for search engines.
CASE STUDIES
