An accessible website is not only a social responsibility but also an essential part of a modern digital strategy. With drempelvrij (the Dutch variant of the international WCAG guidelines), you ensure that your website is accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities. This not only increases usability but also the findability and reach of your website.
What is drempelvrij?
Drempelvrij is based on the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), an international standard for digital accessibility. These guidelines are designed to make websites usable for everyone, regardless of any limitations such as poor eyesight, color blindness, motor disabilities, or cognitive challenges. Websites that meet Drempelvrij receive a mark of quality, which shows that your organization is serious about inclusivity.
The guidelines are divided into three levels:
- A: Basic level accessibility.
- AA: Suitable for most websites and the standard for government agencies.
- AAA: The highest level, mainly intended for websites with specific accessibility requirements.
Why is an accessible website important?
An accessible website offers benefits for both your users and your organization:
- Inclusivity: Everyone can use your website, regardless of limitations.
- Legal obligation: Government agencies and some sectors are legally required to comply with accessibility standards.
- SEO benefits: Accessible websites often perform better in search engines due to improved structure and usability.
- Broader reach: You appeal to a wider audience, which can increase your visitor numbers and conversions.
- Professional appearance: An accessible website shows that you engage in socially responsible entrepreneurship.
How Craft CMS helps with accessibility
With Craft CMS, you can easily develop websites that comply with the Drempelvrij guidelines. The platform offers flexibility and tools to prioritize accessibility, such as:
- Semantic HTML: Craft CMS allows you to use clean and well-structured code, essential for screen readers.
- Alt texts for images: Content managers can easily add descriptions to make images accessible.
- Accessible navigation: Build menus that are intuitive and accessible, both with keyboards and screen readers.
- Forms: Forms in Craft CMS are customizable to meet accessibility standards.
- Speed and stability: Craft CMS optimizes performance, which is important for user experiences of people with slow internet connections or outdated devices.
How PixelDeluxe helps you with an accessible website
At PixelDeluxe, we have extensive experience in developing accessible websites that comply with the Drempelvrij and WCAG guidelines. Whether you want to optimize an existing website or build a new one, we provide a solution that meets the highest accessibility requirements.
What we do for you:
- Accessibility audit: We analyze your current website to identify areas for improvement.
- Custom development: We build a website that fully complies with the Drempelvrij standards without compromising design or functionality.
- Training and support: We teach your team how to apply accessibility principles in their daily work.
- Regular updates: Accessibility is an ongoing process. We ensure your website stays up-to-date with new guidelines and technologies.
Accessibility as a core value
At PixelDeluxe, we believe in digital accessibility as a core value. We not only help you meet legal obligations but also ensure that your website has a positive impact on all your users.
Ready for an accessible website?
Do you want a website that is accessible to everyone and meets the Drempelvrij guidelines? Contact PixelDeluxe and discover how we can help you make your digital platform accessible and future-proof. Together, we ensure a website where everyone is welcome.
