Web Accessibility

The right to access web site information by people with sensory impairments or physical disabilities is enshrined in UK law by the Disability Discrimination Act 1997 (DDA).

The BSi has recently (March 2006) issued the 'Guide to good practice in commissioning accessible websites'. This is essential reading for those who are planning a new website project.

It is in your interests that your website complies with this legislation. Wensley House Limited develop and publish web sites that fully meet, and exceed, the current requirements.

Look out for the following indications of standards compliance;

	Indicates that the html scripting meets the World Wide Web consortium (W3C)standards.
	Indicates that the cascading styles sheet used meets the W3C standards.
	Content Accessibility Guidelines conformance levels - A (Priority 1 items), AA (Priority 1 and 2 items) and AAA (Priority 1, 2 and 3 items).
	Indicates that the page has been tested for compliance using www.bobby.watchfire.com. A is the lowest acceptable rating, AAA the highest.

These levels of compliance, verified by testing, are required to ensure that specialised, e.g. speaking, browsers can successfully interpret the page content and that people with problems with dexterity can easily navigate your site. Don't accept anything less - you could be in breach of the law.