Accessibility and Inclusive Design: How to Build Digital Experiences That Welcome Every User 

Accessibility and Inclusive Design (WCAG 2.1, 2.2 and 3.0)
How to Build Digital Experiences That Welcome Every User

Every person deserves equal access to digital experiences, yet so many websites and apps remain out of reach for people with disabilities. This book changes that by showing how accessibility is not just a technical checklist, but a design philosophy rooted in empathy, fairness, and inclusion.

Written for designers, developers, content creators, and business owners, Accessibility and Inclusive Design (WCAG 2.1, 2.2 and 3.0) serves as your step-by-step guide to building websites and digital products that work beautifully for everyone. It unpacks the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and translates them into clear, actionable practices you can apply right away—whether you are improving an existing site or building something new from the ground up.

You will learn:
• What accessibility truly means and why it matters globally
• The differences between WCAG 2.1, 2.2, and the upcoming WCAG 3.0 standards
• How to design for diverse users with different abilities, devices, and environments
• How colour, typography, contrast, and interaction patterns affect accessibility
• Ways to make navigation, multimedia, and forms more inclusive and user-friendly
• How to test your designs for accessibility using both manual and automated tools
• The business, ethical, and social benefits of inclusive design
• How accessibility improves usability and experience for everyone, not only for people with disabilities

This book goes beyond rules to help you think inclusively at every stage of the design process. It includes real-world examples, checklists, and best practices that simplify complex guidelines into practical insights. Whether you are new to accessibility or refining your professional skills, you will gain confidence in creating designs that comply with standards and connect deeply with users.

With WCAG 3.0 on the horizon, this book also prepares you for the future of accessibility by explaining the evolution of guidelines, how they are developed by the W3C, and what new principles such as outcome-based scoring mean for your projects.

Accessibility is not just about compliance; it is about care. It is about giving every user the freedom to read, interact, and contribute without barriers. When design includes everyone, products become more usable, trustworthy, and successful.

Whether you build websites, manage teams, or advocate for digital inclusion, this book will inspire you to design experiences that welcome every user and remind you that accessibility is not a trend, but a commitment to equality and human dignity.

Design with empathy. Build with purpose. Create with inclusion.

About the Author
Dr. Obruche Orugbo is a UX consultant, researcher, and author dedicated to helping creators and businesses design with empathy and impact. Through his work, he bridges the gap between technology and humanity, showing that accessibility is the foundation of great design.

Start your journey toward accessible, inclusive, and user-centred design today.