
“What do you mean my website isn’t accessible because of the visual design?” the live audit client asked with irritation. I responded “Some of the colours you’re using make it difficult for people to see the information. In fact, the graph you’re using makes it impossible for 1 in 12 men who are colour blind to use.” “But we spent a lot of money on design“, the client explains, “why wasn’t the graphic designer aware of this; why didn’t the designer design for accessibility?” It’s a hard question to answer. But as of this year, many more organizations will be …