After discovering your business through social, advertising or email, you then need to provide the specifics. Your website and brochures are their ‘go-to’ for further information on your offerings, prices, and how you’ll make an experience accessible.
Accessible marketing promises a lot. Your website or prospectus needs to deliver on that inclusivity promise. Think of this as backing up your sales pitch with proof that your tourism or events business is accessible for people with disability.
I need comprehensive information before deciding to visit a place. Not only does a well-detailed website with wheelchair accessibility info influence my choice, but seeing reviews from others with similar challenges is crucial
Andy, wheelchair user
Accessible and inclusive websites (and hard copy materials) that are likely to meet the needs of people with disability include:
Simple additions like having an accessibility section on the website or a dedicated phone number for accessibility inquiries make it much more likely that I will pursue my interest
Andy, wheelchair user
In summary, for people with disability to have a positive experience with your small business during the consideration phase, your website should meet their needs:
Searchable database as “wheelchair accessible” are not enough for me. I will always need more detailed information.
Andy, wheelchair user.