Our expertise in print accessibility

Eclusief specializes in performing an accessibility audit for printed materials, going far beyond a standard visual check. We examine not only the design, but also the physical properties that determine how print materials read in real-world situations. This approach makes our audits unique, thorough and fully attuned to the realities of real readers.

An accessibility audit shows where obstacles arise, how readability is affected and what choices are necessary to make print publications from magazines to program booklets truly accessible.

Analysis according to EPAS guidelines

For every accessibility audit print work, we use the EPAS standard developed by Eclusief, a professional framework that includes four pillars: visibility, legibility, understandability and usability. These guidelines clearly show where accessible print works well and where there are areas for improvement.

For organizations that want to know what printed materials must meet for accessibility, EPAS provides a concrete and reliable starting point. The framework makes clear which choices in design or material have a direct impact on the reading experience.

Contrast measurements and light inspections

An important part of any accessibility audit for printing is testing contrast and light behavior. We examine how printed materials hold up under various light sources.

Here we test color contrasts, based on international standards such as the WCAG contrast requirements. You can here Finding.

Typography and structure research

Typography largely determines the readability of printed materials. During the audit, we examine:

• the quality of the font
• the point size and line thickness
• line spacing and column width
• hierarchy and reading rhythm
• structure of titles, subheads and text blocks

We look not only at aesthetics, but at how real readers process the text. That makes typography a crucial part of any audit accessible print.

Based on our findings, we provide practical advice to correct typographical errors and improve readability immediately.

Material and paper analysis

Accessibility depends not only on design; the material plays an equally large role. An accessibility audit print materials examines therefore:

• paper thickness and show-through
• gloss or maturity
• reflection at different angles
• stability and durability
• folding and binding behavior

These factors have a huge impact on how print is used in practice, especially by the elderly and visually impaired. The wrong choice of paper can still make the best typography unreadable.

Full report with improvement recommendations

Each audit results in a report, structured by EPAS principle. The advice is directly applicable, allowing organizations to work very specifically to improve their print communications.

For many organizations, this report is a practical guide to help create accessible magazines, fliers and program booklets.

Accessible printing is the new standard

Accessibility is not just about digital applications, print must also be usable by everyone. An accessibility audit helps organizations communicate clearly, human-centered and inclusive. By consciously looking at contrast, typography, structure and choice of materials, print is created that is truly accessible to the elderly, visually impaired and those with disabilities.

With EPAS guidelines, materials and typography expertise and a hands-on approach, Eclusief offers a unique way to take accessible print to the next level.

Whether for accessible magazines, brochures, program booklets or broad public publications, good accessibility increases quality, ease of reading and inclusion.