Web accessibility helps people with disabilities perceive, understand, navigate, and interact with websites. It is a legal requirement that all websites be accessible, in order to provide equal access and equal opportunity to people with disabilities, in line with the Equality Act.
There are 13.9 million registered disabled people in the UK, so it’s essential to ensure that all Quilter websites meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) standard at A and AA ratings.
This short video demonstrates why web accessibility is essential for people with disabilities.