Accessibility is important in software design because it ensures that people with disabilities or impairments can effectively and independently use software applications.

By considering accessibility during the design process, software developers can create interfaces and features that are inclusive and cater to a wide range of users. This promotes equal access to information, services, and opportunities, allowing individuals with disabilities to participate fully in the digital world.

Accessibility also benefits other user groups, such as the elderly or those with temporary disabilities, enhancing user experience for everyone. It also benefits your business, as making your digital solutions more inclusive simply opens your business up to additional customers.

Additionally, adherence to accessibility guidelines and standards is often required by laws and regulations in many countries.

At BlueTread, how do we incorporate accessible design into our products? We recently created and shared a 13 Days of Accessibility presentation with our team in order to learn more about how to best create inclusive and accessible solutions for our clients. We regularly perform accessibility audits on our projects. We guide and create all future projects with accessibility in mind.

Want to learn more? Reach out to schedule an accessibility audit on your current product.