Website Accessibility (WCAG) Basics for Small Business

WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) is the internationally recognized standard for making websites usable by people with disabilities.

Practical First Steps

Add descriptive alt text to images, ensure sufficient color contrast between text and background, make sure the site is fully navigable by keyboard alone, and use proper heading structure (H1, H2, etc.) rather than just styled text.

Why It Matters Beyond Compliance

Accessible design also improves usability for everyone, and several Canadian provinces have their own accessibility legislation (like AODA in Ontario) that applies to certain organizations.

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