CU Architects wants this website to be usable by as many people as possible. I aim to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.2 at level AA. Meeting a recognised standard is the most reliable way to make the site work well for people who use assistive technology.
What I do
- I use clear headings, readable text sizes and colour contrast that meets the AA threshold.
- Images carry text alternatives so screen reader users know what each image shows.
- The site works without a mouse and is built to reflow on small screens.
Plans and drawings
Architectural plans and floor drawings are visual by nature, which can make them hard to interpret with a screen reader. To address this, each plan or drawing in a project’s “The design” section can carry a written description alongside it, shown in an expandable “Text description of this drawing” panel. This gives a text route to the same information and reflects the reasonable adjustment principle in the Equality Act 2010.
If you find a drawing without a useful description, please tell me through the contact page and I will add one.
If something does not work for you
I am still building this site and some areas may fall short. If you have trouble using any part of it, or you need information in a different format, please get in touch through the contact page and I will do my best to help.