Expand Access to All.
Increase Engagement with All You Offer.
You know that web accessibility is important.
It’s the right thing to do—demonstrating a meaningful commitment to empathy and inclusivity
It’s a practical best practice—reducing barriers and friction so more visitors can engage with your offerings
It’s required—helping you comply with rules from government and regulatory agencies
But how do you build accessibility into your website?
Refactored can help.
Whether you’re starting a new site or redesigning your existing site, our comprehensive Web Accessibility Solution helps you deliver a positive experience to all visitors who interact with your organization.
In partnership with Recite Me—a leading global Enterprise SaaS accessibility solution provider—we’ll help you ensure your modern website reaches your entire audience.
Request a Website Accessibility AuditWhat Does Web Accessibility Really Mean?
According to Census data, 27% of people in the U.S. have a disability that can make accessing online information difficult. For most organizations, that number alone makes improving web accessibility an imperative. A truly inclusive website provides an integrated approach that goes beyond basic and expected adaptations.
60 million
people in the U.S. live with a disability (CDC)
20%
of U.S. residents are neurodiverse (CSR Wire)
67 million
Americans speak a language other than English at home (AMACAD)
Inclusive web development helps overcome barriers to access including:
Auditory disabilities, including full or partial hearing loss and difficulty understanding sounds when there is background noise
Visual disabilities, including low vision, blindness, color blindness, or light sensitivity
Cognitive disabilities, which include a range of challenges including learning disabilities, neurodiversity, and behavioral and mental health disorders
Physical disabilities, such as muscular, sensory, joint, and pain disorders that limit movement and the ability to use devices
Speech disabilities, which make it difficult to use video chat, teleconferencing, or voice recognition technologies
Communication barriers, including language and cultural differences
Accessibility Isn't a Checkbox
“For us, compliance standards are a baseline. But being inclusive means being in true partnership with your customers. It comes from a place of combined empathy and pragmatism. It’s being always open to the needs of others so you can deliver your solutions to everyone who wants them.”
Dawn Cyr
Senior Content Strategist | Creator, Refactored
Build Your Accessibility Practice
Start now and enable continuous improvement with these essential elements for compliance and improvement.
Craft Your Accessibility Statement
Demonstrate Commitment to Inclusivity
Just as you include a Privacy Policy on your site, you should also include an Accessibility Statement. This simple document explains in plain language:
How you aim to ensure equal access for all your website users
Where you are at in your conformance with WCAG and ADA standards
Steps you take to make digital content and services usable for people with various abilities
How people can connect with you to report accessibility issues
How you respond to those issues and proactively mitigate emerging issues that you identify
Explore free tools to generate your own Accessibility Statement.
Visit the W3C Web Accessibility InitiativeVisit Recite Me's Accessibility Statement Generator
Add An Accessibility Toolbar
Enable individuals to adapt your website to their needs.
An accessibility toolbar is an embedded widget that provides an array of controls so that site visitors can customize aspects of your site and launch adaptive tools. Some examples of adaptive controls include:
Text readers to convert selected text to audio
Translators for real-time text and audio translations
Contrast, saturation, and color customization
Font sizing and style adaptation
Link highlighting
Image-hide to reduce distraction
Cursor customization
Ruler tool to enhance focus
Magnifying glass to enlarge screen segments
And more
Set Up a Governance Solution
Follow through on your accessibility commitment.
Your accessibility practice is an ongoing process. Accessibility Checker software should give you a structure for active governance, including:
Regular scanning of your site for accessibility issues
Mitigation recommendations and details
Performance tracking to show how you are improving
Reporting to enable you to share your status and progress with both internal stakeholders and outside parties
Build In Inclusivity
Accessibility presents unique challenges at multiple levels of your website modernization process.
Work with a partner who will guide you through the details every step of the way.
A Solid Foundation
Our Website Accelerator solution code has been checked, validated, and optimized to provide an accessibility-ready framework that enables best practices to your content and workflows.
Pre-Launch Screening
We’ll run a comprehensive site scan to identify any initial issues, recommend and implement remediation, and provide you with a baseline compliance score before your site goes live.
Post-Launch Support
As your web technology partner, we can provide screening, remediation, and consulting services as needed to support your robust website accessibility practice.
Digital Inclusion Is a Collaborative Journey
Refactored is proud to recommend the Recite Me platform as a comprehensive structure for your accessibility practice.
Recite Me offers industry-leading products that go above and beyond basic compliance requirements to help you enable a positive digital experience for all your visitors.
Get More Details: Standards and Mandates
Refactored helps you stay in compliance with current accessibility standards—and ahead of emerging mandates. Follow the links below to learn more about key standards and initiatives that impact you.
Colorado Mandate
Learn about the first state-level web accessibility requirement.
Read Colorado's RulesADA Guidance
Read about Americans with Disabilities Act standards for Web Accessibility.
Read ADA StandardsWCAG
International Web Content Accessibility Guidelines for A, AA, and AAA compliance.
Learn WCAG StandardsDiscover Your Website Accessibility Opportunities
An inclusive website invites more visitors, greater engagement, and increased conversions. Start your Accessibility Audit today!
Request a Website Accessibility Audit