January 28, 2025
As the EU Accessibility Act comes into effect, healthcare organisations face increasing pressure to ensure their digital platforms meet accessibility standards. Compliance isn't just about avoiding fines; it’s about creating inclusive, user-friendly experiences that serve everyone — especially in the critical healthcare sector.
This blog highlights the importance of accessibility for healthcare websites, the impact of the EU Accessibility Act, and how you can prepare your site for compliance. Plus, we’re introducing our ‘Website Accessibility Checker’, a powerful tool to help you assess your site’s readiness and capture actionable insights.
Why accessibility matters in healthcare
Healthcare websites are vital lifelines for patients, caregivers, and professionals. Ensuring they are accessible makes your information available to everyone, including those with disabilities. Here’s why it’s crucial:
- Legal obligation: The EU Accessibility Act requires healthcare websites to meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards.
- Improved user experience: Accessibility enhances navigation, readability, and overall usability for all visitors.
- Building trust: An accessible site reflects your commitment to inclusivity and care.
- Competitive edge: Being proactive in accessibility compliance sets you apart in the industry.
Key elements of accessibility compliance
To meet accessibility standards, healthcare websites must address the following:
- Perceivable: Provide text alternatives for images, captions for videos, and use readable color contrasts.
- Operable: Design intuitive navigation and ensure compatibility with assistive technologies like screen readers.
- Understandable: Use clear, predictable language and actions.
- Robust: Ensure compatibility with evolving web and assistive technologies.
Get your accessibility score and report
To support your journey toward compliance, we’ve developed an AI driven ‘Website Accessibility Checker’. This tool provides a quick analysis of your website’s accessibility.
How it works:
- Fill out the short contact form with your contact details.
- Share your website’s URL.
- Receive a personalised report highlighting:
- Your site’s accessibility score.
- Common barriers or issues detected.
- Practical recommendations to improve your compliance.
Why use the accessibility checker?
- Gain insights into your site’s accessibility readiness.
- Understand where to focus efforts for compliance.
- Connect with Valtech experts to plan actionable next steps.
Why partner with Valtech?
At Valtech, we specialize in creating accessible digital experiences for healthcare organizations. Our expertise ensures your site not only complies with regulations but also delivers exceptional user experiences for all audiences.
Get started today
Ready to evaluate your website’s accessibility? Fill in your information in the form below include your URL in the Comment section and let’s take the first step toward compliance and inclusivity on your website.
