Why Accessibility Should Be Built Into Your Website From Day One

Accessibility isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a necessity. Making your website usable for everyone, including people with disabilities, isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s smart business.

1. Accessibility Is a Legal Requirement

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to digital spaces, too. Non-compliance can lead to lawsuits, fines, and reputational harm. Proactive design protects you.

2. You Expand Your Audience

15% of the world’s population lives with some form of disability. Accessible websites serve more users, increasing your reach and improving user experience for everyone.

3. Better UX for All Visitors

Alt text, readable fonts, keyboard navigation, and captions aren’t just for people with disabilities—they make your site easier to use for everyone, including aging populations and mobile users.

4. SEO Benefits, Too

Search engines love accessible websites. Features like image alt text, structured content, and clean code help bots index your site more effectively.

5. It Shows You Care

An inclusive website sends a strong signal about your values. When you design for all users, you show that your business sees and serves everyone.

Build a Website That Welcomes Everyone

At 614 Associates, we design websites with accessibility baked in from the start—because inclusive design is better design.

👉 Let’s create a web experience that works for everyone—starting today.