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Case Study

Hurix Digital Delivers 18,000 WCAG-Compliant Word Pages in 10 Weeks

Summary

Hurix Digital successfully transformed 18,000 Word document pages into fully accessible, WCAG AA-compliant resources. It was completed in a tight 10-week timeframe, making it operate on the screen reader and usable on platforms, browsers, and devices. The document had been crafted via such a painstaking and laborious process, involving manual styling and rigorous testing so that the documents were more accessible and more inclusive.

The Challenge

Hurix Digital faced several challenges:
  • Converting 18,000 Word pages to WCAG AA-compliant documents
  • Complying with full-screen reader compatibility across several operating systems and browsers
  • Integration with cascading lists and tables for pages
  • Complete the project under a strict 10-week deadline while not affecting quality

Strategies

Hurix Digital implemented a structured, detail-oriented approach:

  • Stayed consistent with styles for headings, paragraphs, lists, and tables to meet WCAG AA
  • Complied at every stage, and it used Microsoft Word's accessibility checker
  • Thoroughly tested with screen readers on all platforms for usability
  • The daily communication with the client regarding teamwork, progress, and concerns, was maintained

Milestones

Hurix Digital’s ingenious solutions on fully accessible, WCAG AA-compliant led to the following results:

  • Delivered 18,000 fully accessible Word pages (including large documents of over 16MB) against WCAG AA standards
  • Increased usability for many users making it more inclusive and accessible to everyone
  • Within the stipulated time frame, delivered the project with great project management and technical skills
  • Achieved high praise from the client for successful communication and flawlessly executed

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