Accessibility Desk

Accessibility Desk: Your Partner for Digital Accessibility

What is Accessibility Desk?

Accessibility Desk is an accredited research and training agency focused on digital accessibility and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). They are committed to creating a digital world that is accessible to everyone, offering services such as accessibility audits based on the WCAG-EM standard, development of accessible websites and apps, and accessibility training.

Core Services

• Accessibility Audits: Conducting official accessibility tests based on the WCAG-EM standard. They are accredited by the DDAI (Dutch Digital Accessibility Index), ensuring the quality and reliability of their audits.
• Accessible Website and App Development: Helping organizations develop websites and applications that are accessible to all users, including those with disabilities.
• Accessibility Training: Providing awareness training to help organizations understand and implement digital accessibility best practices.

How does Accessibility Desk work?

Accessibility Desk operates by:

1. Sharing Knowledge: Providing information and resources related to digital accessibility and WCAG.
2. Giving Specific Advice: Offering tailored guidance to organizations on how to improve their digital accessibility.
3. Conducting Accessibility Studies (Audits): Performing comprehensive evaluations of websites and apps to identify accessibility issues and provide recommendations for remediation.

Who is Accessibility Desk for?

Accessibility Desk serves a wide range of sectors, including:

• (Semi-)Government: Assisting government entities in ensuring that their digital services are accessible to all citizens.
• Banks & Insurance: Helping financial institutions create accessible digital products for their diverse customer base.
• Healthcare: Supporting healthcare organizations in making their websites and apps accessible to patients and healthcare professionals.
• Art, Culture & Non-Profit: Providing guidance to museums, foundations, and non-profit organizations on digital accessibility.

Why choose Accessibility Desk?

• Accreditation: Accredited by the DDAI, ensuring the quality and reliability of their accessibility audits.
• Comprehensive Services: Offers a full range of accessibility services, including audits, development, and training.
• Commitment to Accessibility: Dedicated to creating a digital world that is inclusive and accessible to everyone.
• WCAG-EM Standard: Audits are based on the WCAG-EM standard, which is a widely recognized and respected framework for evaluating digital accessibility.

How to use Accessibility Desk?

1. Self-Assessment: Perform a self-assessment to check your current level of accessibility.
2. Request an Audit: Request a digital accessibility audit (WCAG-EM audit) for your website or app.
3. Develop an Accessible Website: Work with their team of developers to create an accessible WordPress website.

Practical Value

Accessibility Desk provides practical value by:

• Identifying Accessibility Issues: Helping organizations identify and address accessibility barriers on their websites and apps.
• Improving User Experience: Creating a better user experience for all users, including those with disabilities.
• Ensuring Compliance: Helping organizations comply with accessibility regulations and standards.
• Promoting Inclusion: Contributing to a more inclusive digital world where everyone has equal access to information and services.

Additional Services

• Creating accessible websites and apps
• Accessibility user test groups