We believe accessibility is everyone’s responsibility. It is not simply about making websites compliant with standards; it is about making sure that everything we do is designed so that everyone can participate, understand, engage and contribute.
Around 95% of the world’s top one million websites have detectable accessibility failures. However, barriers are not confined to websites. They can exist in our communications, documents, presentations, proposals, services, processes, events and the way we engage with people.
That is why we put accessibility and inclusion at the heart of everything we do.
We design with people in mind from the outset, rather than treating accessibility as something to fix afterwards. We communicate clearly. We make information easy to find, understand and use. We consider different needs, perspectives and ways of engaging. And we challenge unnecessary barriers wherever we find them.
For us, accessibility is more than compliance. It is a value, a way of working and a commitment to equity.
Every barrier we remove creates an opportunity for someone to participate Every interaction we make more accessible is one small step towards changing the digital world.
Accessible Website Design
Accessible web design, inclusive digital consultancy and accessible online experiences built around real users.
We create websites, mobile experiences and digital platforms that are fast, usable, accessible and commercially effective.
From accessible WordPress development to mobile accessibility and WCAG consultancy, we help organisations build accessibility into their digital presence from the beginning.
Accessibility testing, accessibility audit, compliance consultancy and digital accessibility support informed by real disabled users.
Our testing process combines WCAG expertise with real-world user testing using assistive technology, helping organisations understand how accessible their digital services truly are.
This includes website testing, mobile accessibility reviews, accessibility statements, app testing and compliance consultancy.
Did You Know Most Websites Still Fail Basic Accessibility Standards?
Around 95% of the top 1 million websites currently fail basic accessibility checks. This means millions of users are still being excluded from digital services every single day.
Accessibility is not only about compliance. It is also about usability, customer experience and commercial opportunity.
The Purple Pound alone is worth more than £180 billion annually in the UK, representing the spending power of disabled households and their families.
Good accessibility improves the experience for everyone. When you make a doorway wider for wheelchair users, it also becomes easier for parents with prams, travellers with luggage and older people. Digital accessibility works in exactly the same way.
Accessible websites are easier to navigate, easier to understand and easier to use for all users.
Accessibility Is No Longer Optional
Digital accessibility legislation is changing rapidly.
The European Accessibility Act now affects organisations worldwide that provide services to European users, while UK organisations remain subject to accessibility obligations under existing legislation including the Equality Act 2010.
Many businesses are already unknowingly exposed. Accessibility should not be treated as a last-minute compliance exercise. It should be part of long-term digital strategy.
We help organisations understand where they stand, reduce risk and create realistic accessibility roadmaps that support both compliance and usability.
Accessibility is not something we bolt onto websites afterwards.
It is built into the entire process from the very beginning.
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Technical expertise
Our work combines technical accessibility expertise with real-world testing by disabled users using assistive technology.
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Inclusive Design
We work across websites, mobile devices, apps and digital platforms, helping organisations create inclusive experiences.
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Global Clients
Our clients include organisations from the public sector, healthcare, education, charities and global commercial brands.
Mobile Accessibility Matters More Than Ever
Most users now access websites and digital services primarily through mobile devices.
Unfortunately, mobile accessibility and app accessibility often lag significantly behind traditional websites.
Poor mobile accessibility creates barriers for users, damages customer experience and can create significant compliance risks.
Since helping pioneer one of the world's first fully accessible mobile-friendly websites in 2011, we have continued supporting organisations with mobile accessibility testing, responsive accessibility reviews and accessible app consultancy.
Accessibility must work across every screen, every device and every user journey.
Distinctive branding and graphic design that communicates clearly across every digital touchpoint.
Trusted By Organisations Across The UK And Beyond
We have worked with organisations including Barclays, Amnesty International, Great Ormond Street Hospital, The Scottish Parliament and many others across the UK and internationally.
Our reputation has been built through long-term relationships, technical expertise and a genuine commitment to inclusive digital experiences.
Accessibility is not simply about compliance. It is about creating better experiences for everyone.
Meet Clive Loseby
Clive Loseby is a Global Leader in Website Accessibility, a TED Speaker and long-standing advocate for inclusive digital experiences.
For 20 years, Clive has worked with organisations to improve website accessibility, usability and inclusive digital strategy, helping businesses understand accessibility not simply as a legal obligation, but as an opportunity to create better digital experiences for everyone.
He has worked throughout the UK and internationally.
"Benefiting from the expertise of genuine authorities in their fields, our project was managed efficiently and proactively from start to finish. Access by Design is a rare example of a company fully understanding and delivering on a brief with the shared enthusiasm of its stakeholder."
Michael Anderson
Head of Marketing, Brother UK
Would you like to speak with people
who understand inclusive web design?
Whether you are planning a new website, reviewing an existing platform or trying to understand your accessibility obligations, we would love to help.
Please get in touch to discuss your project, accessibility goals or digital challenges.
