ADA Website Accessibility - Web Design | Graphic Design | SEO

How is Access Design Studio different from other agencies?

Our connection is personal. Our founder, Denise, has a disabled brother, fueling a lifelong commitment to digital inclusion. We aren’t just checking boxes; we are advocating for human experiences. And, as a business owner for over 25 years, Denise has a deep understanding of the complexities, budgets, competing priorities, etc. that business owners face.

How does the accessibility process work?

There are many approach to accessibility. Depending on a business’s goals, timeline, budget, type and size of website and other factors, we will work with you to find an approach that fits your needs.For a business that comes to us and says, “let’s do the whole shebang. Get our site accessible,” we start with a comprehensive accessibility audit to find where your site is “broken” for users with disabilities. A comprehensive audit MUST utilize both automated and manual testing. Automated testing along falls very short of identifying all accessibility violations. From there, we eithe

What is the pricing approach?

Pricing is project-based and depends on the complexity and size of your website as well as whether you want to get your site accessible all at once, phased or over time, whether your developers will be doing the fixes or ours and other factors. We prioritize transparent, value-driven quotes that reflect the depth of our manual testing and expert consulting.

Is an accessibility widget enough for compliance?

No. This is a common misconception. Widgets and overlays do not make a website compliant and often make the experience worse for screen reader users. 25% of accessibility lawsuits are against companies that have accessibility widgets on them.

Is accessibility a one-time project?

No. Accessibility is a practice, not a destination. As your content and the web evolve, your site requires regular check-ups to remain usable for everyone.

How does a business get started?

The best first step is setting up a free call with us so we can learn your goals, your timeline, your budget, your human resources (developers), etc. and outline for you the various approaches to accessibility.