"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
The web should be for everyone.
Web accessibility has quickly 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 for your audience in an inclusive way.
of web content is not accessible.
of the world's population lives with some form of disability.
The business benefits of accessible content
- Expand your audience
- Improve your brand image
- Boost your SEO ranking
What are the WCAG standards?
W3C (World Wide Web Consortium) created the WCAG Standards that are composed of 4 pillars
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), provide a solid framework for an accessible web. The guidelines are broken down into four core pillars that help to define each web need. These standards are internationally recognized by government and businesses.
For the US, recognition is outlined by the ADA and Section 508 laws which require all public sector businesses to comply.
Globally, recognition is outlined by ISO and EN standards.*
* SOURCE: essentialaccessibility.com, W3.org/WAI
As a company, Foleon evaluates the editor based on these four pillars and uses the standards defined within each to ensure our platform can provide our customers with the tools necessary to make their content accessible.
Creating accessible content is a collaborative effort between Foleon and our users. It's our job to make sure that it's possible to create accessible content within our editor, and to provide guidance so users know if they are on the path towards accessibility compliance.
Our promise
Operable
Keyboard controllable
Usable with braille keyboards
Robust
Cross-browser supported
Usable on different devices
Our collaboration
Perceivable
Ensure enough contrast for readability
Create alternative text for images
Understandable
Clear and descriptive button text
Clear hierarchy in the Foleon Doc
Disclaimer: As of March 20th, 2023, Foleon is a WCAG 2.1 AA-certified accessible platform. With WCAG 2.2 standards live as of October 5th 2023, Foleon is consolidating efforts to improve the commitment to providing a robust platform capable of producing content that can be accessible to everyone. This Foleon Doc guide is an evolving asset meant to give you the most transparent view of how to create accessible content within our Content Studio editor.