# Web Accessibility (WCAG)

> Web accessibility makes your site usable for people with disabilities, including those using screen readers, keyboards or magnification. We audit against WCAG 2.2 AA, fix contrast, headings, alt text, forms, focus states and keyboard access, write an accessibility statement, and train your team to keep new content accessible.

Accessible sites reach more customers, reduce legal risk, and tend to be easier for search engines and AI systems to parse.

## Why it matters now
Clean headings, labeled images and real text are exactly what machines read. Accessibility work improves the experience for assistive technology and AI crawlers at the same time.

## What is included
- WCAG 2.2 AA audit
- Color contrast fixes
- Heading and landmark structure
- Alt text and media captions
- Form labels and error messages
- Accessibility statement and team training

## How we do it
1. **Test.** Run automated and manual checks.
2. **Prioritize.** Rank issues by user impact.
3. **Fix.** Correct templates and content.
4. **Maintain.** Train editors and recheck periodically.

## Deliverables
- Accessibility audit
- Fixed templates
- Accessibility statement
- Editor checklist

## Who it is for
- Healthcare, education, nonprofit and government-adjacent organizations
- Businesses that received an accessibility complaint
- Any site that wants to serve every visitor

## Frequently asked questions
### Do accessibility widgets make a site compliant?

No. Overlay widgets do not fix underlying code problems. Real fixes in the site templates are what make it accessible.

### Which standard should we meet?

WCAG 2.2 at level AA is the common target for business websites.

## Related
- [UX & UI Design](https://sproutgrowthengine.com/services/web-design/ux-ui-design/)
- [Technical SEO](https://sproutgrowthengine.com/services/seo/technical-seo/)
- [Website Maintenance & Support](https://sproutgrowthengine.com/services/web-design/website-maintenance/)

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