We believe it is important that online publications created with Magzmaker are accessible to everyone. We aren’t there yet, but we are working step by step to further improve the accessibility of the Magzmaker platform, using the WCAG 2.2 guidelines as a starting point.

Working together on accessibility

An online publication consists of two components: the Magzmaker platform used to create the publication and the content provided by the organisation.
Both the technical aspects of the platform and the content and design of the publication play a role in accessibility. For example, content accessibility depends on factors such as meaningful alternative text for images, a logical heading structure, sufficient colour contrast, clear link text and accessible media. Accessibility of an online publication is therefore a shared responsibility.

For each project, we aim to find the right balance between accessibility and design. We can advise on colour contrast, readability and typography within the possibilities of Magzmaker. If you have specific accessibility requirements or internal guidelines, we are happy to discuss how these can be applied.

What does Magzmaker do?

We test the platform against the accessibility criteria of WCAG 2.2, level AA, and make improvements where necessary.
We do this in two ways:

• Internal testing: we test the accessibility criteria ourselves and make improvements to the platform where necessary.
• Independent audit: In the autumn of 2026, a system audit will be conducted by Swink, an external agency specializing in digital accessibility. The results will be documented in an accessibility statement outlining the criteria Magzmaker meets and any areas requiring further improvement. The results will be published on this page.Independent audit: an independent external organisation carries out a system audit. The results will be documented in an accessibility statement, describing which criteria Magzmaker meets and which areas may still require improvement.

The accessibility of the final publication also depends on the content and design provided by the organisation.

How can you make your content more accessible?

A number of simple considerations can significantly improve the accessibility of your publication.

• Alternative text for images
  Provide a short and clear description of what is shown in an image and what is relevant to the reader.
  
  
• Use of headings
  Use headings to make the structure of your content clear.
  Use one clear H1 as the main heading, followed by H2, H3 and so on for underlying sections. Make sure the heading hierarchy is logical.
  
  
• Link and button text
  Use meaningful text for links and buttons. Users should be able to understand what will happen or where a link will take them.
  Avoid generic text such as “click here” when it does not make clear where the link leads.
  
  
• Links that open in a new tab
  Make it clear when a link opens in a new tab. This can be indicated with a visual icon and a text-based indication that is also available to assistive technologies.
  
  
• Links to PDF files
  Clearly indicate when a link leads to a PDF file, for example by adding “(PDF)” to the link text.
  
  
• Colour contrast
  Make sure there is sufficient contrast between text and its background. For normal-sized text, WCAG 2.2 AA requires a minimum contrast ratio of 4.5:1.
  You can check colour contrast using a contrast checker.
  
  
• Animations and movement
  Use animations and moving elements sparingly. Make sure that movement does not unnecessarily make content difficult to read or use.
  Also take into account users who are sensitive to movement.
  
  
• Video and audio
  Make sure that important information in video and audio is also accessible to people who cannot hear or see it. For example, provide captions for videos and a text-based version of spoken information where appropriate.
  
  
• Tables
  Only use tables when information is genuinely presented in a tabular format. Use clear column headings and, where appropriate, row headings, so that the relationship between the data is also clear to users of assistive technologies.