Why accessibility matters
Learn why it's important to make your content accessible.
What is web accessibility?
Web accessibility means that websites, tools, and technologies are designed and developed so that people with disabilities can use them.
The web should be for everyone.
Web accessibility has fast become an important consideration in the content creation process. It's more than just a legal requirement — it's a chance for you to improve the experience of your audience in an inclusive way.
of web content is not accessible
of the world’s population lives with some form of disability
"The power of the Web is in its universality. Access by everyone regardless of disability is an essential aspect."
— Tim Berners-Lee, W3C Director and inventor of the World Wide Web
If this doesn't convince you already, there are also business benefits.
- Expand your audience
- Improve your brand image
- Better SEO ranking
It's a two-sided story — with four pillars.
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) guidelines provide a solid framework for an accessible web. We take these guidelines into consideration with every new feature we launch — the technical side.
Now it's up to you to create accessible Foleon Docs — the user side. Find a few examples for each of the 4 pillars below.
Technical side
Operable
Keyboard controllable Usable with Braille Keyboards
Robust
Cross-browser supported Usable on different devices
User side
Perceivable
Make sure there is enough contrast Creating an alternative text for images
Understandable
Buttons need to make sense Clear hierarchy in the Foleon Doc
