How to Make Your Digital Spaces Truly Inclusive
Accessibility isn’t about checking a box or meeting compliance standards, it’s about ensuring that everyone, regardless of ability, can engage with your online content.
🚨 This is a “we” thing, not an “I” thing.
When your website and social media are accessible, you’re not just following best practices, you’re expanding your impact, improving user experience, and making sure no audience is left out.
Since many people reading this don’t have a compliance SOP around accessibility (but that’s a whole different blog post), here’s a quick checklist to evaluate whether your website and social media are truly accessible:
Quick Accessibility Checklist
1. Use Accessible Fonts
🔹 Stick to sans-serif fonts (e.g., Arial, Verdana) for better readability.
🔹 Ensure font size is at least 16px and can be resized by users.
🔹 Avoid overly decorative or script fonts for key content (logos are an exception, but keep branding readable!).
2. Ensure Strong Color Contrast & Visibility
🔹 Check contrast ratios; text should stand out clearly against the background. (Use tools like WebAIM’s contrast checker!)
🔹 Avoid using color alone to convey meaning (e.g., green for success, red for error, add labels too).
🔹 Minimize eye strain by skipping overly bright or clashing color palettes.
3. Make Content Screen Reader-Friendly
🔹 All images should have descriptive alt text, yes, even your memes.
🔹 Structure content using clear, hierarchical headings (H1, H2, H3) for logical navigation.
🔹 Avoid generic links like “click here”; instead, use descriptive phrases (e.g., “Read our Accessibility Guide”).
4. Keep Scrolling & Animations User-Friendly
🔹 Limit auto-scrolling or auto-playing content, as it can be disorienting.
🔹 Provide an option to pause or disable animations for users with sensory sensitivities.
🔹 Ensure scrolling is intuitive and doesn’t trap users in an endless loop.
5. Test for Mobile Accessibility
🔹 Your site should be fully responsive, adapting to different screen sizes seamlessly.
🔹 Use larger buttons and touch-friendly navigation for mobile users.
🔹 Avoid pop-ups that are difficult to close on smaller screens (seriously, we all hate those).
Pro Tip: Accessibility is an Ongoing Effort
Regularly audit your website and social media using tools like:
Better yet? Gather feedback directly from users with disabilities, because no tool can replace real user experiences.
Making your content accessible isn’t just the right thing to do; it ensures your message reaches everyone.
After all, inclusion is never optional, especially now.
Take Action: Make Your Content Accessible Today
Accessibility isn’t a one-time fix, it’s an ongoing commitment. Use this checklist to audit your website and social media, share it with your team, and start making meaningful improvements today. Need help? Let’s chat about how to take your accessibility to the next level.
