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Digital accessibility

In order to ensure that your team is aware of digital accessibility issues, it is essential to make sure that everyone involved in a digital project (content editors, web designers, developers, etc.) is concerned about these issues.
Accessibility is not the business of a few technical specialists. It concerns the entire team and must be integrated from the design stage to the launch and maintenance. It must also be at the heart of internal management and internal and external communication issues.

Raising awareness among your team

This awareness starts with regular informational meetings to understand the benefits of an accessible web - and the barriers of an inaccessible one - for people with disabilities. It is also a question of highlighting good practices in terms of digital accessibility, both in internal and external projects.

Integrate the accessibility issue from the beginning of the project

If the issue of accessibility comes up at the end of the project, it is much too late to react... Accessibility must be thought of from the beginning of the project, with previously defined objectives (which must be regularly checked and re-evaluated).

Establish a checklist for each workstation and designate an accessibility expert

Set up a checklist of crucial points to be respected by all team members at each stage of production. You can also designate or hire an accessibility expert who will take on the following tasks:

• Identification of the specifications and monitoring of the project's progress or purchase of accessibility evaluation tools
• Content accessibility system
• Expertise (audit, test)
• Training of teams

New job opportunities arising from accessibility challenges

The advent of digital accessibility facilitates the development of new professions and skills.
Several professions are emerging thanks to a better understanding of the challenges of web accessibility. In addition, aligning the company's strategy with a responsible and inclusive vision can motivate employees by putting forward common values. From an external point of view, these actions are also valued by the company's customers and decision-makers.

Digital accessibility is an issue in its own right. Above all, it is about being aware of the societal stakes and your responsibility as a digital content publisher. Without the right resources and/or the necessary support, an accessibility strategy can be synonymous with something complex, difficult and costly.
For this, do not hesitate to surround yourself with competent people. Calling on experts to help you test your website will allow you to move forward with confidence in your accessibility strategy.

A web accessibility specialist will be able to guide you in verifying compliance with the standards as well as in identifying technical, ergonomic and/or editorial errors.