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Accessibility Testing

We are committed to ensuring that everyone, including people with disabilities, has full access to digital products. Our accessibility testing services are designed to evaluate and enhance the accessibility of your web and mobile applications, ensuring compliance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and Government Digital Service (GDS) standards.

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Why Accessibility Testing is Essential

Inclusivity

Legal Compliance

By addressing accessibility, Script-iT helps clients design products that are not just compliant with legal standards but are genuinely user-friendly for people with a variety of disabilities, including visual, auditory, physical, speech, cognitive, and neurological impairments. Our goal is to bridge the digital divide and provide equal access to technology, thus enriching the digital landscape for all users and creating more equitable opportunities in the digital world.

In the UK, both public sector organisations and private companies are subject to legal obligations under accessibility standards. Public sectors must perform annual accessibility testing and publish accessibility statements per WCAG 2.1 AA standards. While private companies are not required to publish these statements, they must ensure accessibility to comply with the Equality Act 2010, avoiding legal risks. Script-iT provides testing and compliance support to help both sectors meet these regulatory requirements efficiently.

Market Reach

Enhanced User Experience

By making digital products accessible, you tap into a broader audience that includes millions of users who rely on assistive technologies to interact with online content. These users, often overlooked, represent a substantial segment of the consumer market. Accessibility improvements can transform these potential customers into loyal users, increasing your product's penetration in the market and opening up new revenue streams.

Implementing accessibility improvements does more than just make your products usable for people with disabilities; it generally enhances the user experience for all users. Accessible design principles, such as clear navigation, readable fonts, and intuitive interfaces, improve the usability and satisfaction for everyone, not just those with specific needs. This holistic improvement in user experience can lead to higher user engagement, increased satisfaction rates, and a stronger overall brand reputation. By focusing on accessibility, Script-iT ensures that your digital products are more pleasant and easier to use for a diverse audience, thereby enhancing customer retention and brand loyalty.