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WordPress accessibility: applying WCAG guidelines
24 April 2024 · 6 min read
Web accessibility means that people with a disability can use your website. This includes people with visual, auditory, motor or cognitive disabilities. Besides ethical considerations, accessibility is in many cases legally required (WCAG 2.1 level AA).
At WP Maintainer we take accessibility into account with all websites we build and maintain.
WCAG principles
WCAG is based on four principles (POUR): **Perceivable:** Information must be perceivable by all senses. **Operable:** Components must be operable via different input methods. **Understandable:** Information and operation must be understandable. **Robust:** Content must work with different assistive technologies.
Practical application on WordPress
Testing for accessibility
- axe DevTools (browser extension) - WAVE (Web Accessibility Evaluation Tool) - Lighthouse accessibility audit - Screen reader test (NVDA, VoiceOver)
WP Accessibility service
We screen WordPress websites for accessibility and implement improvements. From contrast adjustments to full WCAG 2.1 AA compliance — we ensure your website is accessible to everyone.