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WCAG Accessibility Services
for Healthcare Websites

Creating an inclusive online experience is essential for healthcare organizations to ensure that all patients can access the care they need. ReadySites helps healthcare providers identify and resolve accessibility barriers by following the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).

Achieving full WCAG compliance requires collaboration across all teams involved in managing your healthcare site. Our team is committed to supporting this effort by identifying and addressing accessibility issues to help your website better align with WCAG standards and improve the online experience for patients with disabilities.

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What is WCAG and why is it important?

WCAG, or the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, is a set of international standards designed to make websites accessible to individuals with disabilities. These guidelines cover a range of accessibility needs, including visual, auditory, cognitive and physical impairments. For healthcare organizations, adhering to WCAG is not only a best practice but a critical step toward ensuring all patients can easily access vital information, schedule appointments and communicate with your team. Starting in May 2026, healthcare websites will be required to meet WCAG AA standards. Addressing accessibility now can help your organization prepare and demonstrate a commitment to inclusivity.

How We Identify and Resolve Accessibility Issues

Our ReadySites team goes beyond simply building accessible websites. We offer ongoing accessibility monitoring and updates to help your website stay aligned with WCAG standards.

Monthly Accessibility Crawls

Each month, we use advanced tools to scan your website for errors that may create challenges for individuals with disabilities. These scans identify issues such as missing alt text, poor color contrast, navigation barriers or inaccessible forms.

Timely Review and Fixes

Once errors are identified, our team reviews the findings and implements updates to resolve the issues. We prioritize changes that have the greatest impact on patient access, ensuring your site continuously improves its usability for all visitors.

Proactive Monitoring

Accessibility needs and technology evolve over time, so we stay ahead by conducting regular updates and addressing new challenges as they arise. As a healthcare focused digital marketing agency, we monitor the latest guidelines that healthcare organizations need to follow. We adapt our processes along the way, and we also aim to serve as a trusted partner to our clients, keeping them abreast of any changes in their industry in the digital realm. This proactive approach helps your website maintain alignment with WCAG standards as they continue to develop.

WCAG Services for ReadySites

ReadySites offer a purpose-built set of features and services for small practices. Our goal is to help practice managers feel certain their website is in good hands, while they focus on running their practice.

We build digital accessibility directly into every ReadySite, by designing and building websites to meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards. Each ReadySite then benefits from   ongoing accessibility monitoring and managed edits and updates from our support team to help maintain accessibility.
 

 

Enterprise Website Solutions

For healthcare organizations that have more advanced website design and development needs, we offer an in-depth discovery process to get a full understanding of your digital needs and develop a website that meets your design and technology specifications. We will quote WCAG 2.1 AA services as a part of your enterprise website and consult on how we can help you meet your digital accessibility goals. 

  • Accessibility-First Design: During our comprehensive design process, which includes multiple rounds of mockups and client feedback, we help ensure accessibility considerations are built into every aspect of your site's user experience while considering your brand guidelines as well.
  • Complex Integration Support: We will explore how integrations with EMRs, wait time applications, telehealth solutions and custom APIs may impact the accessibility of your web presence.
  • Comprehensive Testing: Before launch, we conduct thorough accessibility testing to verify your site meets WCAG requirements across all custom features and integrations.
  • Recommended Monitoring: As websites are updated, particularly for sites with complex features and frequent content updates, accessibility errors and hurdles can be introduced over time. We can quote regular accessibility scans and managed updates to help you maintain your digital accessibility standards. 
  • Consulting: If you are looking for accessibility training, expertise or a manual audit partner, we can help introduce you to partners who may be able to help. 
     

The Benefits of Striving for WCAG Compliance

Working toward WCAG compliance benefits your patients and strengthens your organization’s reputation.

  • Improved Patient Access: Accessible websites remove barriers that may prevent individuals with disabilities from accessing care, scheduling appointments or finding important information.
  • Legal Risk Mitigation: Healthcare websites must meet strict regulatory requirements, including accessibility. Regular monitoring and updates can help reduce the risk of legal action related to accessibility issues.
  • Enhanced Patient Trust: Demonstrating a commitment to accessibility shows your dedication to serving all patients, reinforcing trust in your organization.

Partner with Us to Improve Accessibility

Achieving and maintaining a high level of accessibility requires ongoing effort. Our ReadySites team is here to support you every step of the way. Our process is designed to help your website align with the latest standards and provide a user-friendly experience for all patients.

Take the first step toward creating a more inclusive online experience. Let ReadySites help your website align with WCAG standards and improve access for all patients. Contact us today to learn more about our WCAG accessibility services and start your journey toward a more accessible and inclusive healthcare website.

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