Getting Ready for the Holidays: Accessibility Tips for Your Busiest Season
With the holiday season just around the corner, now is a great time to check that your digital services are ready and accessible for everyone, especially during the busiest time of the year.
The holiday season is a busy time for everyone, especially when it comes to online shopping, travel bookings, and customer support. For many people, including those with disabilities, having smooth and accessible digital services is more important than ever during this peak period.
Typical problem areas at this time of year include:
- customer service pages that are tricky to navigate
- promotional images without helpful descriptions
- forms and checkout steps that aren’t clearly labelled
- buttons and links that are hard to find or focus on
- flashing banners or pop-ups that distract or confuse
- countdown timers that don’t give enough time for everyone
Even small fixes, such as adding clear alt-text to images, making sure forms are easy to use, or checking that keyboard focus works properly, can make a big difference in making the holiday experience enjoyable for all users.
If your team is busy gearing up for the season, a quick accessibility check can save headaches later and help everyone have a smoother, more inclusive experience.