The annual survey report on the state of digital accessibility across the globe

The annual survey report on digital accessibility worldwide, conducted by Access + e Accessibility and partners, highlights a growing mainstream focus on inclusive technology. Over 1000 professionals participated, offering insights into organizational commitment to accessibility in roles such as legal, compliance, design, and content creation. Results indicate increased prioritization of accessibility, with improvements in governance, formal funding, and earlier integration into development processes.

The fourth survey report on the state of digital accessibility has been released by Access + eSSENTIAL Accessibility, in collaboration with the Global Initiative for Inclusive ICTs (G3ict) and the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP). More than 1000 professionals responded to the survey. The questions included various roles related to digital accessibility, including legal, compliance, product, design, and content creation, to assess their commitment to creating and implementing inclusive technology, which includes websites, mobile apps, and software.

‘For the past three years, the State of Digital Accessibility Report has provided invaluable insight into how organizations are incorporating and investing in digital accessibility’, said Tim Springer, CEO, eSSENTIAL Accessibility + Level Access. ‘And I am thrilled because this year’s results show accessibility is becoming a mainstream priority. Governance is maturing. Funding is formalizing. And more organizations are incorporating accessibility earlier in their development and creation processes’.