{"id":77286,"date":"2023-07-06T15:47:13","date_gmt":"2023-07-06T22:47:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/honeybook.site.strattic.io\/?p=77286"},"modified":"2024-10-24T11:07:05","modified_gmt":"2024-10-24T18:07:05","slug":"add-accessibility-to-your-client-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/add-accessibility-to-your-client-experience","title":{"rendered":"8 accessibility best practices for creating a better client experience"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It\u2019s always a good time to consider how accessible your client experience is. Use these 8 accessibility best practices to improve accessibility for your clients and prospects.<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When was the last time you audited your business for accessibility? It could be that you\u2019ve never assessed your client experience for accessibility. The good news: It\u2019s never too late to optimize your processes and make them accessible to as many people as possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Creating an inclusive client experience<\/a> means making information available to everyone\u2014regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, disability, and more\u2014in a way that they can access. To provide an equal experience to people with disabilities, you should focus on your online accessibility. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not only is online accessibility ethical, but it can greatly benefit your business. A more accessible experience can bring in more clients and you can even benefit from ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act)-compliant incentives like tax credits<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In short, online accessibility increases the number of people who can comfortably access information and materials. If we create websites and client materials that aren\u2019t accessible, we\u2019re offering a poor experience to the one in four U.S. adults<\/a> who live with some form of disability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the 8 accessibility best practices?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The eight accessibility best practices are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Check your color contrast<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Choose readable typography<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Use clear formatting<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Use accessible language<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Avoid directional language<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Be consistent<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Add alt text to images when relevant<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Optimize video for accessibility<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Who is accessibility for?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Accessibility initiatives aim to improve the experience for anyone with a disability, whether it\u2019s:<\/p>\n\n\n\n