Accessibility

Voice Control Baked into macOS Catalina

Ellen Doornbos — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 18:30:00 +0000

Voice Control Baked into macOS Catalina Ellen Doornbos Tue, 11/19/2019 - 18:30

Web Accessibility Laws in Canada are Changing. Are you Prepared?

Lindsey Gemmill — Wed, 06 Nov 2019 15:00:00 +0000

Web Accessibility Laws in Canada are Changing. Are you Prepared? Lindsey Gemmill Wed, 11/06/2019 - 15:00

Talking Accessibility at GRWebDev

Ellen Doornbos — Tue, 05 Nov 2019 08:27:51 +0000

Talking Accessibility at GRWebDev Ellen Doornbos Tue, 11/05/2019 - 08:27

A11y Tips: How to Make Your Logo Accessible

Lindsey Gemmill — Wed, 30 Oct 2019 15:14:00 +0000

A11y Tips: How to Make Your Logo Accessible Lindsey Gemmill Wed, 10/30/2019 - 15:14

Web Accessibility

Lindsey Gemmill — Tue, 15 Oct 2019 15:24:18 +0000

Web Accessibility Lindsey Gemmill Tue, 10/15/2019 - 15:24

At Hook 42 we value inclusivity in all aspects of our business. From the people we hire to the products we build, creating a space that is accessible to everyone is important to us.

Web accessibility, or a11y for short, is becoming a bigger and bigger priority for many organizations. And that's where we come in. With a team of experts working by your side, we can be your on-call a11y specialists, helping you achieve your digital accessibility goals.

Accessibility at Hook 42

There is no one-size-fits-all solution to web accessibility. We carefully review and analyze each area of your website to set you up for success. Since there are a number of ways to be compliant, we've got you covered from beginning to end. No matter what stage of a project you're in, we can help you create a path forward.

Hook 42 provides the following accessibility services:

Automated Site Scans
Manual Site Scans
Accessible Content Strategy
Accessible Design
Accessible Development
Accessible Planning & Remediation
Accessibility Training

From start to finish, we implement accessible best practices throughout our projects. This means in content strategy phases, design phases and development phases, we're looking for ways to improve accessibility. Each project is carefully tested and spot-checked throughout the course of the build to ensure accessible implementation.

Beyond Building Accessible Websites

If you plan from the start to build an accessible product, web accessibility becomes much more manageable. However, not always is there a case for starting fresh. Hook 42 also tackles web accessibility by itself. We have consulted with numerous clients to help develop an accessibility plan and remediation schedule, working as an extension of your team.

Hook 42 can work with you in the following ways to improve the accessibility of your existing website:

Perform Site Audits
Perform Accessibility Testing
Create a Remediation Plan and Schedule
Train Your Team for Accessibility Best Practices

Certified Accessibility Professionals

Our accessibility specialists are certified from the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP) in Core Competencies (Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies or CPACC), Technical Competencies (Web Accessibility Specialist or WAS), and Web Accessibility (Certified Professional in Web Accessibility or CPWA). We're proud to be advocates for progress within web accessibility and are continuously providing our clients with a better understanding of how to do the same.

Ready to Enhance Your Web Accessibility?

Whether you're looking for a consultant, a designer, or a developer, our team builds accessibility into their process to ensure the most inclusive results. At Hook 42, we're always looking for ways to make the web more accessible to everyone and we'd love to help you achieve your accessibility goals. Together we can create a space that everyone can access.

Support & Maintenance

GAAD – What Is It And How Do I Participate?

Lindsey Gemmill — Mon, 13 May 2019 15:49:33 +0000

GAAD – What Is It And How Do I Participate? Lindsey Gemmill Mon, 05/13/2019 - 15:49

Stanford Web Camp 2019

Lindsey Gemmill — Wed, 08 May 2019 12:45:22 +0000

Stanford Web Camp 2019 Lindsey Gemmill Wed, 05/08/2019 - 12:45

Community, Development and Leadership at DrupalCon 2019

Lindsey Gemmill — Fri, 03 May 2019 17:43:26 +0000

Community, Development and Leadership at DrupalCon 2019 Lindsey Gemmill Fri, 05/03/2019 - 17:43

A First-Time, Non-Developer, Take on DrupalCon

Lindsey Gemmill — Tue, 23 Apr 2019 19:20:47 +0000

A First-Time, Non-Developer, Take on DrupalCon Lindsey Gemmill Tue, 04/23/2019 - 19:20

User Experience Design

Hook 42 — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 21:34:39 +0000

User Experience Design Hook 42 Wed, 04/10/2019 - 21:34

The Hook 42 approach to design creates the most appropriate experience to connect your website with your most valuable asset, humans.

We start by listening to you about your clients, your customers, and their needs. We explore the depths of the internet to see what the competition is doing, and how we can do it better. Ultimately, we want you to be the brightest star in the digital universe, outweighing your biggest competitors.

Our team can craft an individualized experience tailored to your business goals. With a focus on exceptional user experience, and an importance on inclusivity on the web through accessibility, or team makes sure your digital experiences are more than just content on a page.

Hook 42 User Experience Design

Built with users in mind.

There are many steps to the design process, of which we place equal importance, weighing user experience with your marketing goals. Aligning your purpose with your user is our top priority. Our team provides a wide variety of offerings, including but not limited to:

User Research
Competitive Landscape Analysis
Moodboarding
Wireframing
In-Medium Website Design
- Responsive Design
- Accessible Design
Digital Branding
- Digital Style Guide

Developer Collaboration

Integral to the UX Design process at Hook 42 is collaboration. We consistently lean on the expertise of other areas of website builds to help shape the user journey in the most responsible and inviting way possible. Our team is a constant back-and-forth iteration, helping shape unique experiences grounded by function and sparked with creativity. No design goes to development before being spot-checked, with no exceptions!

Do You Need UX Design?

If you're looking for more than just a website build, but a carefully crafted extension of your brand, Hook 42 is the right choice for you. Our team uses precise research-driven insights, based on your specific goals, to create an experience that aligns with your customer. Reach out today to get your project started.