Accessibility
Websites built by Cantiere Creativo meet the highest accessibility standards (AA), thanks to a rigorous methodology built on years of experience and study
Websites built by Cantiere Creativo meet the highest accessibility standards (AA), thanks to a rigorous methodology built on years of experience and study
We specialize in implementing advanced technical standards, in both development and design, that make a product fully accessible on the web.
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) are the technical standards, for both development and design, that make a web product accessible.
They are organized into principles and guidelines that provide a framework and overall goals for understanding the success criteria and applying the techniques effectively. The success criteria, specific to each guideline, define the possible conformance levels (A, AA, AAA).
Finally, they provide sufficient and advisory techniques, plus documentation for each guideline and success criterion.
The web should be accessible to everyone, without discrimination
Building an accessible web product means ensuring that everyone, including people with visual, hearing, motor or cognitive disabilities, can access and use online information and services easily and independently.
Building an accessible web product means ensuring that everyone, including people with visual, hearing, motor or cognitive disabilities, can access and use online information and services easily and independently.
Some key concepts of our working method. We think it's important to explain what they mean to us, whether you've already worked with these methodologies or they're new to you.
There are laws and regulations that require web accessibility, such as the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). Complying with them is not only a legal obligation in many jurisdictions, it also shows an ethical commitment to digital inclusion.
Accessible design doesn't just meet the needs of users with disabilities; it often improves the experience for everyone. For example, a well-structured website with good color contrast is easier to navigate even for people with perfectly normal vision.
Many web accessibility practices, such as alt text for images or a well-organized site structure, can also improve your site's search engine rankings.
Showing a commitment to web accessibility can improve your company's image and reputation with the public, highlighting values such as inclusion, diversity and respect for all users.
An accessible web product is an investment that delivers a better user experience, stronger regulatory compliance and long-term competitive advantages for your business.
Investing in accessibility can also lower long-term costs, since it reduces the need for retroactive fixes or legal disputes. And promoting an inclusive digital environment reflects your company's ethical values, showing a tangible commitment to building a fairer, more accessible digital world for everyone.
