Partners

Accessibility for agencies and developers

A partnership with Segala removes the headache of Web accessibility vs creative design.

What is the accessibility partner programme?

Sign up to the Segala-Certified Partner Programme and we will help you to focus on delivering Web sites that are creative and accessible without having to worry about standards compliance or legalisation.

From site certification through to full consultancy services, Segala will help you by auditing and certifying client Web sites for accessibility compliance.

Partner with an expert
With independent audits from Segala you will have an authoritative view on the true accessibility of the Web sites you deliver for your clients. Our teams are highly skilled in helping deliver sites with complex technologies such as Flash, JavaScript, CMS and User-Generated Content.

We can help you deliver sites that are W3C accessibility standards compliant and conform to any country specific legalisation such as Section 508 in the US. You take care of the creative design and we’ll help you ensure it’s accessible with unbeatable technical support, documentation and tools.

How much does it cost to become a partner?

As of 18th Feburary 2007 membership is free).

How much does it cost to certify a Web site?

The cost depends on the size of the Web site. We don’t wish to publish everything publicly, so you will receive this information as soon as you become a partner. You can count on the price points being extremely competitive though.

Why should I sign up?

More organisations and government agencies now demand the highest possible level of confidence that their Web sites meet their required levels of accessibility and that’s why many of them choose an accessibility solution audited and certified by Segala.

What are the key benefits?

Raise your profile through positive PR and marketing
Secure an advantage with Government tenders
Gain a competitive edge with prospects
Enable your clients to demonstrate their commitment to accessibility using one of the most reliable trustmarks for accessibility
Improve your client’s Search Engine ranking potential with Segala’s unique Trustmark which enables search engines and browsers to highlight your clients’ Web sites
Reduce your clients legal liabilities with the conformance certificate

What do I get when I sign up?

Marketing collateral to help with the selling of accessibility to clients
Tools to help you test for conformance as you design and build
Technical support by phone and email
Marketing and PR support
Opportunities to network at future events
Keynote speaking opportunities at events arranged or sponsored by Segala
Product promotion amongst other partners, subject to opt-in of course
Heavy discount off the price of certification of your own site

Accessibility Trustmark and certificate

Award your clients a Segala Certificate and Segala-Certified™ Trustmark to help them demonstrate their ongoing commitment to accessibility.

A Segala certificate is now easier to attain due to our new baseline of compliance. Segala’s low entry level helps your clients to adopt accessibility more easily now. This in turn will help to move the industry forward in Web accessibility in general.

When you award the Trustmark to clients, you are also giving them the opportunity to show that their sites are certified by an independent Certificate Authority.

Partner testimonial

Working with Segala has helped Corporate Edge deliver best practice accessible web projects for our FTSE 100 clients. We have worked together in successful partnership to enlist, educate and engage our clients on key accessibility issues. The introduction of the Segala Trustmark has inspired us to create well designed and compliant websites.

Richard Coope, Head of Online, Corporate Edge

How do I sign up?

It’s simple, just complete the short survey and you will be given access to all the marketing collateral and tools needed to audit, consult and certify Web sites.

Please feel free to contact us if you need more information.