Website Accessibility
Accessibility is at the heart of good design. At The Beauty Shop, we create websites that are welcoming to everyone, meeting WCAG 2.2 and Section 508 compliance standards while maintaining beautiful, intentional design. Our approach ensures that your website is not only compliant, but also inclusive, intuitive, and aligned with your brand strategy and UX/UI design.
Selected Website Accessibility Projects
Website Accessibility FAQ
Q: What is website accessibility?
A: Website accessibility ensures that all users, including those with visual, auditory, motor, or cognitive disabilities, can navigate and use your site with ease. It’s both a best practice and a legal requirement for many public and nonprofit organizations.
Q: Why does accessibility matter for my organization?
A: Accessibility creates equity. An accessible website reflects your commitment to inclusion and strengthens trust with your audience. It also protects your organization from compliance risks and expands your reach.
Q: What standards do you follow?
A: All of our websites are built to meet a minimum of WCAG level A compliance standards. This includes considerations for color contrast, screen-reader compatibility, keyboard navigation, and descriptive text.
Q: How do you test for accessibility?
A: We combine automated and manual testing methods, including screen reader review, contrast analysis, and content hierarchy evaluation. We also ensure your content strategy and messaging support readability and clarity.
Q: Can you audit an existing website for accessibility?
A: Yes. We offer accessibility audits for new and existing sites. Our reports identify barriers, provide clear recommendations, and include prioritized next steps for updates.
Q: How long does an accessibility project take?
A: Timelines vary based on site size and scope. Most audits and remediations take 2–6 weeks and can be integrated into broader website maintenance or redesign projects.
We designed Blossom’s new website to better communicate their ethos, focus and elevate their longstanding brand, showcase their work, and do so beautifully.