Accessible Website Design – Experts in Website Accessibility
Accessible Website Design is no longer optional — it’s essential. At 2Cubed, we specialise in creating fully functional, bespoke websites that meet the highest accessibility standards, ensuring every visitor can engage with your content regardless of ability. Our Accessibility Web Design approach goes beyond compliance with WCAG 2.2 and the European Accessibility Act 2025 — we focus on delivering intuitive, user-friendly experiences for all. From clear navigation and readable content to inclusive interactive features, we design with every user in mind, so your website is both beautiful and accessible.
The importance of Website Accessibility
At 2Cubed, we create bespoke web designs that are as unique as your business. We believe your website should not only look exceptional but also work flawlessly for every visitor — which is why we specialise in Accessible Website Design and Accessibility Web Design. Our goal is to deliver fully functional, visually striking websites that reflect your brand identity while ensuring inclusivity for all users.
With over 20 years of experience, our dedicated web designers have worked with clients across a wide range of industries, from eCommerce and finance to education and healthcare. We take the time to understand your business, your audience, and your goals, so we can craft a website that fits seamlessly with your brand and drives real results.
Whether you need a brand-new site or a redesign that meets modern accessibility standards, we’re committed to helping you build your brand, grow your online presence, and reach your full potential. At 2Cubed, great design and accessibility go hand in hand — because the best websites are those that work for everyone.
2Cubed are experts in Website Accessibility
Our highly skilled team approaches every project with the goal of elevating it beyond expectations — ensuring your website not only meets your business objectives but also delivers an inclusive experience for every user. Website Accessibility is never an afterthought at 2Cubed; it’s a core part of our design and development process.
We follow the latest WAG (Web Accessibility Guidelines) to make sure your site, tools, and technologies are accessible to everyone, regardless of ability. This means considering everything from colour contrast and text readability to keyboard navigation and screen reader compatibility.
To achieve this, we leverage powerful accessibility-focused technologies. EqualWeb provides ongoing monitoring and AI-driven adjustments to help identify and fix potential accessibility issues in real time. For WordPress projects, we use Elementor along with dedicated accessibility extensions, giving us the flexibility to create beautiful, responsive layouts that also meet strict accessibility standards.
Here at 2Cubed, we design websites with Website Accessibility at their core — ensuring your digital presence is not only visually striking but also fully compliant, user-friendly, and welcoming to all.
Accessible Website Design
At 2Cubed, we work with clients from a wide range of sectors and industries across Ireland to build their brands and strengthen their online presence. Our portfolio spans SMEs, retail, non-profit and charity organisations, tourism, hospitality, construction, education, and clubs — each with unique goals and audiences.
Our team of web designers and developers are true experts in their field, with extensive experience in crafting websites that are inclusive and accessible to everyone. We design with all users in mind, including those with disabilities, ensuring every site we create is easy to navigate, visually clear, and compatible with assistive technologies.
Every project we deliver is built to be fully compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2, meeting both current legal requirements and best practice standards. By combining creativity, technical expertise, and a commitment to inclusivity, we ensure that your website not only looks exceptional but also works seamlessly for every visitor.
How can we help you make your website accessible
We are a full-stack website development agency specialising in UI & UX design, app development, and responsive web design. Alongside building new websites, we also partner with clients on website redesign projects, enhancing both the visual appeal and functionality of their existing sites. A key focus of this process is improving Website Accessibility, ensuring your website works seamlessly for all users.
Website Accessibility is a critical consideration in modern web design for all sectors and industries — but it is especially important for education providers and membership-based organisations, where inclusivity and ease of use are essential. A recent example of our work is the fully functional, accessible website we designed for Access Colleges, which meets the latest accessibility standards while delivering an engaging, user-friendly experience.
Our award-winning team combines creativity with technical expertise, drawing on years of experience in designing and developing websites with accessibility at their core. From colour contrast and typography to navigation and assistive technology compatibility, every detail is crafted to make your site inclusive, compliant, and a pleasure to use.
Accessibility Web Design Services
At 2Cubed, we are committed to delivering outstanding web solutions that are not only visually impressive but also fully inclusive. To ensure the success and accessibility of every project, we pay close attention to the EU Web Accessibility Directive and design to meet WCAG 2.2 Level AA standards as a minimum.
Accessibility – We build every website with accessibility in mind, aligning with the latest EU Accessibility Directive to guarantee compliance with WCAG 2.2 Level AA standards. This ensures your site is user-friendly for everyone, including those relying on assistive technologies.
W3C Standards – Our front-end development follows industry best practices, using clean and semantic HTML5, CSS, SASS, and modern frameworks to create websites that are both high-performing and future-proof.
Testing – Before launch, we carry out extensive testing, including User Acceptance Testing (UAT), accessibility audits, and performance reviews. This ensures your site not only meets current WCAG 2.2 requirements but is also prepared for future updates and evolving standards.
By combining strict compliance, best-practice development, and rigorous testing, we take proactive steps to create web projects that are successful, accessible, and built to last.
2Cubed are an expert team of skilled professionals that want to work with you to see your business thrive online. Let us help your business excel online. We can help you develop brand assets, identify target demographics, our expert web design team will work with you to design your bespoke and fully functional and accessible website.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is accessible website design and why is it important in 2025? 
Accessible website design refers to the practice of creating websites that can be used by everyone, including people with disabilities who rely on assistive technologies such as screen readers, keyboard navigation, voice commands, and alternative input devices.
As of June 2025, the importance of accessible web design has increased significantly due to the European Accessibility Act 2025, which expands the scope of the EU Web Accessibility Directive beyond public sector websites to include many private businesses. Non-compliance can now lead to legal penalties, loss of public contracts, and damage to your brand reputation.
At 2Cubed, we ensure all websites are built to meet WCAG 2.2 Level AA standards, including:
- Colour contrast compliance
- Alt-text on all meaningful images
- Semantic HTML markup
- Keyboard-only navigation
- Accessible forms and error messaging
By making your website accessible, you not only avoid legal risk but also open your business to over 15% of the population who live with a disability. It’s an ethical, smart, and now legally required choice.
How does WCAG 2.2 Level AA compliance impact SEO and Google rankings?
WCAG 2.2 compliance directly benefits SEO by improving site usability, performance, and structure — all factors Google considers in its ranking algorithms. Here’s how:
- Semantic HTML helps search engines understand your content hierarchy.
- Alt-text supports image indexing and improves visibility in Google Images.
- Fast, clean code reduces bounce rates and increases mobile usability scores (used in Core Web Vitals).
- Accessible navigation and clear heading structure (H1-H6) help both users and bots crawl and interpret your content.
Additionally, Google has publicly stated that accessibility improvements align with its inclusive search goals. Sites that are accessible typically see:
- Lower bounce rates
- Higher engagement
- Increased dwell time
- More featured snippet opportunities
At 2Cubed, we optimise for accessibility and SEO hand-in-hand so your website performs on all fronts — user experience, compliance, and visibility.
What does the EU Accessibility Act 2025 mean for my website or online store?
The EU Accessibility Act 2025 mandates that many websites and mobile apps — not just in the public sector — must meet digital accessibility standards, especially if they provide:
- E-commerce or online retail
- Banking or financial services
- Transport or travel bookings
- Digital education or professional services
This means if your website offers products, services, forms, or content that the public interacts with, it must be fully usable by people with disabilities — or risk non-compliance.
2Cubed helps clients navigate this with:
- Full WCAG audits and reports
- Accessible redesign or retrofitting of existing websites
- Ongoing compliance testing and support
Whether you’re a charity, SME, university, or membership platform, we ensure your digital presence meets legal requirements and delivers inclusive access to all users.
How do I test if my website is accessible and WCAG compliant?
Testing your website for accessibility involves both automated and manual methods, as no tool alone can guarantee compliance. Here’s how we do it at 2Cubed:
Automated Testing:
- Axe by Deque
- WAVE Evaluation Tool
- Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
- EqualWeb or UserWay widget diagnostics
Manual Testing:
- Keyboard-only navigation checks (no mouse)
- Screen reader testing (NVDA, VoiceOver, JAWS)
- Colour contrast verification against WCAG minimums
- Form input & error validation accessibility
- Focus state visibility for interactive elements
After testing, we provide a detailed accessibility audit report aligned to WCAG 2.2 Level AA standards, and a remediation roadmap for any issues identified.
What’s the difference between WCAG 2.1 and WCAG 2.2, and which should I follow?
WCAG 2.2, released in late 2023, builds on 2.1 with 9 new success criteria to better support users with cognitive and motor impairments. Key updates include:
- Focus Not Obscured (2.4.11) – Interactive elements must remain visible when focused.
- Dragging Movements (2.5.7) – Users must be able to operate functionality without drag gestures.
- Target Size (2.5.8) – Clickable areas must be at least 24x24px unless exceptions apply.
While WCAG 2.1 is still widely accepted, the EU Accessibility Act 2025 and most public tenders now require WCAG 2.2 Level AA as the compliance baseline.
At 2Cubed, we follow the most recent standard (2.2) and design with future updates in mind to future-proof your site and avoid costly redesigns down the line.
Can my existing website be made accessible, or do I need to start from scratch?
Absolutely — in many cases, your existing website can be retrofitted for accessibility. A full redesign is only necessary if:
- The underlying code is too outdated (e.g., Flash, table-based layouts)
- Your CMS doesn’t support modern accessibility practices
- Your brand is undergoing a full refresh or replatforming
Here’s how we handle accessibility upgrades:
- Audit your existing site for WCAG 2.2 compliance.
- Create a prioritised remediation plan based on severity and impact.
- Update templates, forms, menus, and content (without disrupting design integrity).
- Train your content editors on creating accessible content moving forward.
- Implement ongoing monitoring to keep your site compliant over time.
- We’ve successfully retrofitted dozens of WordPress, Shopify, Joomla, and custom-coded websites — including those in the education, public, and SME sectors.