Equalize Digital
Website Accessibility Consulting, Training, and Development
Equalize Digital helps businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies to build a better more accessible web. Our website accessibility services include accessible website design & development, compliance audits & remediation, and accessibility training. Learn more about how we help organizations like yours, below.
Banks perform a vital function in our society and are fundamental contributors to independence for people with disabilities. No longer is it sufficient to only provide banking services in your physical branches. Today, virtual access to all your products and services through online banking is essential and that means having an accessible website and accessible mobile apps for your customers of all abilities.
As businesses scale, they’re increasingly in the public eye and have the ability to greatly impact communities around the world. The global market of people with disabilities is over 1 billion people who have a spending power of more than $6 trillion. Maintaining website accessibility compliance is a must for corporations that want to expand their market reach and mitigate legal risk.
Federal government agencies and organizations that receive federal funding are required to maintain information and communication technology that is accessible and usable by individuals with disabilities subject to Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Equalize Digital is qualified and experienced in working with government agencies to develop and maintain Section 508 compliant websites.
Healthcare is an essential part of life, and the ability to easily access information from healthcare providers makes a world of difference. Save your patients from the frustration of inaccessible web content or digital medical records platforms that aren’t usable by people of all abilities. Our accessibility team will work with you to solve problems, break down barriers, and ensure that your website and software is up to date with current healthcare accessibility standards and laws.
Maintaining an accessible website is mandated by law for colleges and universities, but accessibility is about more than meeting the minimum requirements of the law. From prospective students researching your institution to online classes and student eLearning platforms, websites and apps plays a large role in the higher education experience – from admissions to graduation. Having an accessible web presence allows you to recruit a diverse student body and ensure that all students are able to achieve their full potential educationally.
In today’s post-COVID world, the landscape of education is ever-changing. With online assignments, digital activity calendars, distance learning, and important information for parents being distributed on the web, accessibility is increasingly important. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits disability discrimination by public entities, including schools, meaning that all parents, teachers, and students should have equal access to educational resources and communications regardless of their abilities.
Whether you’re finding homes for adorable puppies and kittens or building homes for people in need, it’s vital that your nonprofit website be accessible and usable by people of all abilities. For social good organizations striving to make the world a better place, having an accessible website is an important step toward achieving your mission – both because it can help you connect with more donors and volunteers and also because it’s just the right thing to do.
With the dramatic Coronavirus-motivated spike in online ordering for takeout or delivery, increasing numbers of people are engaging with restaurants online. Restaurants are among the business types most frequently cited in website accessibility complaints and lawsuits, and increased customer website traffic makes accessibility even more crucial than in past years. Our team combines years of accessibility and restaurant experience to ensure your business is fully compliant with ADA requirements.
Retail and consumer packaged goods businesses are among the businesses most frequently sued under the ADA for having inaccessible websites. Whether you’re selling online or in-stores, you want your products to be easily findable by everyone, regardless of ability. The more accessible your website, the easier it is for you to connect with your customers and keep them on your site taking the actions you want most: making purchases, using a store locator, or joining your email list.
In addition to the verticals listed above, we’ve also worked with law firms, manufacturing & construction businesses, logistics companies, tech firms, and for-profit social good organizations, among others. Regardless of your focus, we’re ready to be your partner in web accessibility. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help your organization achieve its accessibility goals.
"My favorite part about working with Equalize Digital is that I don't remember Amber ever saying, 'I can't do that,' or 'That's not possible.' She always said, 'Let me see what I can figure out. Let me research that.'"
- Trent Morris, Director
"That peace of mind that you get from working with somebody who not only accomplishes the look you want, but then also gives you the support and the reliability. I think it's hard to trade."
- Halina Dodd, Principal & Creative Director
"The best part of working with Equalize Digital is the personal contact with them. It was like interacting with friends. It wasn't like interacting with some corporate entity that had no interest at all in us."
- Ernest Chavez, Professor
"The launched portal has earned overwhelmingly positive feedback, especially concerning its promise as a viable recruitment tool. Uncompromising responsiveness and strong interpersonal skills make them an ideal partner."
-Brianna Boles, Former VP of Partnerships
"Our Deans and our Vice Provost have been extremely pleased with the website. It’s much improved from our previous site. Organization and meticulousness were hallmarks of their work. Their expert team inspired confidence throughout the project by communicating clearly from the start."
- Laura Sample-McMeeking, Director
