The verdict in three sentences
A WCAG 2.2 AA accessible site captures 15 to 20% more audience: people with disabilities, seniors, and users on slow connections or small screens. On public tenders and institutional bids, accessibility becomes a knockout criterion, not a bonus. Budget 200,000 to 600,000 FCFA for a serious audit and 1 to 3 weeks of remediation depending on site size.
The WCAG 2.2 AA criteria that matter
WCAG 2.2 adds criteria centered on motor ability and mobile. Here are the AA requirements most often missed, with their impact.
| Criterion | 2.2 AA requirement | Common error | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Text contrast | 4.5:1 ratio minimum | Light gray on white | Illegible, lower CTR |
| Keyboard navigation | Everything actionable by keyboard | Mouse-only menus | Excludes motor disability |
| Visible focus | Clear focus indicator | Outline removed in CSS | Loss of orientation |
| Touch targets | 24x24 px minimum | Buttons too small | Errors on mobile |
| Alt text | Alt on meaningful images | Empty or missing alt | Invisible to screen readers |
| Field labels | Explicit label | Placeholder only | Unusable forms |
| Heading hierarchy | Logical H1-H6 | Skipped levels | Navigation impossible |
2026 audit and remediation cost
The budget depends on the number of page templates and fix depth. 2026 order of magnitude in Senegal.
| Site size | Audit (FCFA) | Remediation (FCFA) | Timeline | Re-test (FCFA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brochure 5-8 pages | 200,000-300,000 | 250,000-500,000 | 1 week | 80,000-120,000 |
| Site 15-30 pages | 350,000-500,000 | 600,000-1,200,000 | 2 weeks | 120,000-180,000 |
| Institutional 50+ | 500,000-800,000 | 1,500,000-3,000,000 | 3-4 weeks | 200,000-300,000 |
| E-commerce | 400,000-700,000 | 1,000,000-2,500,000 | 2-3 weeks | 150,000-250,000 |
| Express audit (sample) | 100,000-180,000 | by quote | 2-3 days | included |
The legal risk is real: a non-compliant institutional site can be excluded from a tender, or expose the organization to a non-discrimination claim.
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Mini case study
A Dakar-based NGO responds to a tender from a European funder requiring WCAG 2.2 AA compliance. Its 22-page site fails on contrast, focus, and missing alt text. Audit at 420,000 FCFA, remediation at 850,000 FCFA, re-test at 150,000 FCFA, totaling 1,420,000 FCFA over 2 weeks. The targeted contract was worth 18,000,000 FCFA: the accessibility spend is under 8% of the secured deal, and the site stays compliant for future tenders.
FAQ
Is accessibility mandatory in Senegal? For the private sector it is not yet a broad legal obligation, but it is increasingly required by funders and public tenders. For institutional and international work, treat it as essential from 2026.
Does an accessible site cost more to build? If accessibility is built in from the start, the premium is small (5 to 10%). It is after-the-fact remediation that is expensive, which is why you should plan for it upfront.
How long does remediation take? Expect 1 to 3 weeks by size: 1 week for a brochure site, 3-4 weeks for a 50+ page institutional site.
Are automated tools enough? No: tools catch 30 to 40% of issues. A manual audit (keyboard navigation, screen reader) remains essential to truly reach AA level.
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Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
