Why Most People Get Caught Out When They First Hear About Website Accessibility
Consider this scenario. You have just discovered the European Accessibility Act and realise your website might need to comply. The first step is to search online for solutions.
Overlay tools like UserWay, AccessiBe, and Recite Me are the most visible. These tools promise instant results with a single line of code. For many businesses under pressure, this seems like the perfect answer. If I did not know the reality, I would be tempted too.
These tools are not what they claim to be. The underlying accessibility problems remain untouched. Issues like poor structure, missing labels, and broken interactions are not addressed. These tools only give the appearance of compliance.
Clients come to us for help. We run accessibility tests with disabled testers and clearly show how these overlays fall short. The gaps are often wider than expected.
These tools do not make a website accessible.
These tools do not offer legal protection.
These tools do not create an inclusive experience.
Our approach is different. We build accessible websites from the start. Each site is tested properly. A compliant Accessibility Statement is produced. A clear plan is created for long-term WCAG compliance.
There are 25 days left before the European Accessibility Act is enforced.
To find out whether your website meets the requirements, get in touch today. Support is available now.
