Accessibility on the web – for a more inclusive society
Everyone deserves to be able to navigate and use the web, regardless of circumstances. Offering an accessibility-adapted website is not just an ethical issue – it is also a way to create a better experience for all users. Additionally, it will soon be a legal requirement for many businesses.
At In The Cold, we help our clients ensure that their website meets the WCAG 2.2 requirements for digital accessibility, thereby becoming as inclusive as possible.
What is WCAG and why is it important?
WCAG stands for Web Content Accessibility Guidelines and is an international standard developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). The goal of these guidelines is to ensure that web content becomes accessible to people with various types of disabilities – such as visual, auditory, motor, and cognitive limitations. An accessible website not only benefits those with disabilities but also improves the user experience generally for all users.
Who is affected by the legal requirements?
Since 28 June 2025, public organizations and parts of the private sector – for example, companies that offer services to the public – are covered by the accessibility law. Adapting your website according to WCAG 2.2 AA or WCAG 2.2 AAA is not just a way to meet legal requirements, but also to show consideration for your users.
How does a website become accessible?
Adapting a website for accessibility involves ensuring that it can be used by as many people as possible, regardless of their needs. This includes, for example:
- Text alternatives for images: Ensure that screen readers can describe visual content for users with visual impairments.
- Clear structure and navigation: To make the website easy to use, even for people with cognitive challenges.
- Colors and contrasts: To ensure that text and visual elements are easy to see, even for people with impaired vision or color blindness.
- Keyboard interaction: The website should be usable without a mouse, which facilitates usage for people with motor limitations.
We work according to WCAG 2.2 AA and WCAG 2.2 AAA to achieve the highest possible level of accessibility and usability.
So we can improve your accessibility on the web
Creating an accessible website is an important step towards a more inclusive digital world. Sometimes it requires small adjustments, sometimes larger. At In The Cold, we offer several accessibility services:
- Accessibility analyses: We review your website with accessibility tests and identify improvements needed for it to meet WCAG standards.
- Accessibility-friendly websites: From the ground up, we create a WCAG-friendly website according to our customers’ wishes. We consider user customization all the way, starting with an accessible design.
- WCAG-adapted documents: We help you create accessible documents that everyone can read, regardless of platform or needs.
- Consultation and support: If you have questions about accessibility/WCAG, need help with technical implementation, or have concerns about the best way to adapt a website for disabilities, you are always welcome to consult with us.
No matter how far you have come in the process for increased web accessibility, we are here to guide you through the process. Together we create an inclusive web!