Y’all, accessibility isn’t just about checking a box. It’s about making sure your website is usable for everyone who needs it. And while that sounds like the right thing to do (because it is), there’s also a business side to it: if your site isn’t accessible, you could be opening yourself up to lawsuits.
Everyday Accessibility in Action
How many times this week have you:
- Used automatic doors?
- Rolled your stroller or luggage over a sidewalk ramp?
- Used an electric toothbrush?
- Used voice-to-text to send a text message or ask Google for answers?
What started as solutions for people with disabilities have become everyday conveniences the whole world benefits from. The same goes for websites. People in our world – and even on our Design Theory team – rely on webpages being built with accessibility in mind. It’s the heart behind our accessibility standards.
WordPress Accessibility Plugins: Your First Step
A WordPress accessibility plugin helps bridge the gap, making sure your site works for people who rely on screen readers, need proper color contrast, navigate entirely with a keyboard, or whatever their recipe for support looks like. These aren’t “nice-to-have” features anymore – They. Are. Essential.
Accessibility doesn’t just protect your business – it makes your site stronger for the people who rely on it most.
However, you don’t have to guess whether your site is compliant. Start by running it through a free accessibility checker. That quick scan will show you the simple fixes—things like image alt text, heading structure, or contrast issues – that make a big difference right away.
How Design Theory Can Help
And if the results look overwhelming? Don’t worry – we’ve been here before. Design Theory has built websites that are accessible from the ground up, with plugins and standards in place so they’re not just compliant, but truly usable for the audiences our clients are serving. We’ll install and configure an accessibility plugin for your WordPress site so your business is inclusive, professional, and protected from legal headaches.
Closing Theory
At Design Theory, accessibility isn’t an afterthought. Let us help you create (or update) a website that works for everyone. By embedding accessibility into your site from day one, you’re building a digital space that’s not only compliant and secure, but welcoming, intuitive, and future-proof. Every user matters, and every interaction counts. That’s the Design Theory way.
