Accessible doesn't have to mean plain & boring

Thanks for posting, Bob. I think the Data Perceptions website is under development now and it’s only the homepage that’s done, which is why everything changes when you click on a link.

As for the Webcredible website, well, I’m not sure why you said it only works on two browsers. As far as I’m aware it works on every post-version 4 browser out there, including IE, Netscape, Safari, Firefox, Opera etc., making it accessible to 99%+ of Internet users. I can be certain of this because I’ve tested it in all those browsers!

You mention no fly-out menus and good colour contrast as examples of restrictions of accessible websites, but that’s not necessarily true. As long as you provide JavaScript alternatives and put all formatting in the CSS document (so users can adjust the colour to suit their needs) then these needn’t restrict you.

I’m also very surprised that your client’s demands for his website couldn’t be made accessible. I’d be interested to know why. Was the consultant pushing for maximum accessibility or just for the client’s website to do the basics?