Look, if your website isn’t accessible, you’re basically telling a big chunk of the population:
“Sorry mate, not for you.”
Here in Manitoba the accessibility act is becoming law on May 1, 2025. That means a short time to get your website meeting the accessibility standards.
What the hell is accessibility?
Accessibility means your website can be used by everyone—including people with disabilities.
We’re talking about:
- Visually impaired users using screen readers
- Folks who can’t use a mouse
- Colour-blind visitors who can’t see your lovely pastel buttons
- Neurodivergent users who need clearer navigation and less chaos
Why should you care?
1. It’s the law
You can get sued. Seriously.
Big companies already have—Domino’s, Target, Netflix.
Small businesses aren’t immune. The legal wolves are circling and starting May 1 when the Manitoba Accessibility Act becomes law, you’re not immune.
2. It’s good for business
More accessible = more people can use your site = more potential customers.
You’re not doing charity work—you’re opening your doors to 20% of the population.
Would you brick up the entrance to your shop and tell wheelchair users to jog on? No? Then don’t do it online either.
3. Google loves it
Googlebot is basically blind. So all the tweaks that help screen readers—like proper headings, alt text, clean code—also help your SEO.
More accessible sites rank higher; simple!
4. Better UX for everyone
Good accessibility makes your site easier to use for all humans.
Ever tried tapping a tiny button on your phone with your thumb after 3 pints? Exactly.
TL;DR:
- Accessibility = more traffic, better SEO, no lawsuits
- It’s not just for “them”—it’s for everyone
- Fixing it isn’t that hard (and we can help)
Give us a shout—We’ll sort it. Starting at $199 we can go through your website and offer a full accessibility report and suggested fixes. It might be a few small tweaks, or it could be a big design change.
Let’s get your small business website up to the accessibility standards today!
