Elevating a pivotal voice in the empowerment of and advocacy for people with disability.
We adhere to the highest standards of web accessibility guidelines (WCAG) to ensure that all users, regardless of their abilities, can navigate the site effectively, while also maintaining clean, clear and beautiful design.
A pivotal voice in the community
Women With Disabilities Australia (WWDA) is the national Disabled People’s Organisation dedicated to advocating for the rights and empowerment of women, girls and gender-diverse people with disabilities across Australia. As an organisation managed by and for women with disabilities, WWDA has been a pivotal voice in the community.
A long-standing partnership
Since 2012, Ionata has partnered with WWDA to enhance their online presence through the creation of highly accessible websites. Our initial task involved the migration of an extensive repository of content (that had been hand-coded and updated by one person for years – an extraordinary feat!) into a newly developed content-managed website. This foundational work set up a long term partnership and we have continued to collaborate with WWDA, evolving their website and brand ever since.
In 2024 we undertook a major refresh of the WWDA brand and website, collaborating with NPCreative on multi-representational illustrations, evolving the existing brand into a more modern, sophisticated and mature look-and-feel.
As with all of our clients, delivering exceptional accessibility standards for this vital organisation is crucial.
The critical importance of accessibility
Understanding the critical importance of accessibility, we built the WWDA website from the ground up with this focus.
Given the target audience, a critical aspect of our work with WWDA has always been website and brand accessibility. We adhere to the highest standards of web accessibility guidelines (WCAG) to ensure that all users, regardless of their abilities, can navigate the site effectively. We ensure keyboard navigability, screen reader compatibility, and adjustable text sizes to accommodate various disabilities, while maintaining clean, clear and beautiful design.
A wealth of resources, organised logically and effectively
To truly tailor the website to its users’ needs, we established mechanisms for ongoing user engagement and feedback. Interactive elements such as surveys, polls, and feedback forms were incorporated to gather insights directly from the community WWDA serves. This feedback has been instrumental in continuous website improvement, ensuring that the platform evolves in response to user needs and preferences.
The project also involved developing a strategic content management plan to ensure that the wealth of resources provided by WWDA was organised logically and effectively. We implemented a dynamic content management system that allows WWDA staff to update and manage content independently, ensuring the website remains a current and valuable resource. The system supports various content types, including articles, reports, multimedia, and interactive tools, all easily accessible to users.
“It has been a pleasure working with the Ionata team on WWDA’s websites over the years. I have learnt so much from the team and have had nothing but great things to say about working with them. We’ve also received a great deal of positive feedback about the WWDA website, and I will always be proud to have been a part of the project.”
Jacinta Carlton, WWDA
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