How do we approach accessibility?

If it were up to Wieni, every website and web application on the planet would be accessible.

We embrace an inclusive approach to accessibility at every stage of our process — from strategy and wireframes to design and development.

Accessibility = inclusive thinking

For Wieni, accessibility means thinking inclusively. It starts with the overall concept, plays a crucial role in the development process, and is also a key focus when creating content. A website should be accessible to everyone. This naturally leads to better performance and SEO.

Do we love overwhelming animations and flashy extras? No, for us, the essence is what matters most: a website should do what it is supposed to do — for as many people as possible. This includes using proper color contrasts, adding alt texts to images, and ensuring full keyboard accessibility.

Unfortunately, there is a common misconception that accessibility only means “easy to use for people with disabilities.” But this is just a small piece of the puzzle. Accessibility is about how usable a website is for every visitor:

• For users with a slow internet connection or limited data, where the website may load slowly or not at all
• For users with an older, cheaper, or malfunctioning smartphone, making website navigation difficult
• For visually impaired users who rely on a keyboard and screen reader to consume content
• For older generations who have less experience with websites and online applications
• For users on different types and sizes of screens—an accessible website is a responsive website
• For users with temporary limitations, such as an arm in a cast or even someone holding a baby in one arm
• For users who do not speak or understand the default language(s) of the website

WCAG 2.1 AA compliance

Wieni strictly follows the WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines), an international set of guidelines that define requirements for web content accessibility, ensuring usability for people with disabilities. In the EU, compliance with WCAG 2.1 Level AA is mandatory.

With the European Accessibility Act coming into effect in 2025, we are preparing every website to meet these standards. A WCAG audit and an accessibility statement are the minimum requirements and are included in our projects.

AnySurfer as a quality label

You can take our word for it—or better yet, trust AnySurfer. This organization has certified us as a web development agency committed to accessibility.

AnySurfer is dedicated to making the online world accessible to everyone. They provide information about web accessibility and collaborate with certified web developers like Wieni.

How did we earn this certification?

• We understand accessibility principles: Every Wieni team member completes an AnySurfer training.
• We apply these principles: Our website, as well as those of our partners (such as DNS Belgium), have been awarded the AnySurfer label for complying with official WCAG 2 guidelines.
• We promote accessibility to our clients: We emphasize the importance of an accessibility statement, follow specialized training, and use documentation as a guide to create accessible content for the websites we build.

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