Accessibility

The Web is an increasingly important resource in many aspects of life: education, employment, government, commerce, health care, recreation, and more. It is essential that the Web be accessible in order to provide equal access and equal opportunity to people with disabilities. The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) develops interoperable technologies (specifications, guidelines, software, and tools) to lead the Web to its full potential. W3C is a forum for information, commerce, communication, and collective understanding.

At hive.net.au we work to develop solutions for our clients that align with industry guidelines to enhance engagement and reach with their target market through digital elements of their marketing mix.

Our development team create uniquely branded websites that meet the functionality desired by our client while also meeting the following guidelines: 

  • Provide text alternatives for any non-text content so that it can be changed into other forms people need, such as large print, braille, speech, symbols or simpler language.
  • Provide alternatives for time-based media.
  • Create content that can be presented in different ways (for example simpler layout ) without losing information or structure.
  • Make it easier for users to see and hear content including separating foreground from background. 
  • Make all functionality available from a keyboard.
  • Provide users enough time to read and use content.
  • Do not design content in a way that is known to cause seizures.
  • Provide ways to help users navigate, find content and determine where they are.
  • Make text content readable and understandable.
  • Make Web pages appear and operate in predictable ways.
  • Help users avoid and correct mistakes. 
  • Maximise compatibility with current and future user agents, including assistive technologies.

Learn more about how the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) is leading the web to its full potential.