MAKE ACCESSIBILITY A TOP PRIORITY
WITH A11YABLE!
We are driven by our mission to ensure that the Internet is accessible to every user, by providing the most advanced tools for web developers, content creators, marketers, and other businesses to incorporate immediate remediation, continuous compliance and built-in accessibility to their digital assets in development.
Allyable’s team is guided by the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), a set of global internet standards developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), requiring digital assets to be built to certain specifications in order to meet accessibility compliance, mainly for users with disabilities. In addition, numerous industries and agencies are required by law to become accessible; read more about some of these regulations: Section 508, ADA, AODA, CVAA, VPAT and WCAG.
International Accessibility Laws
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) were developed through the W3C process and serve as the foundation for many international laws and standards related to web accessibility initiative.
Israel – 2017
Law for equality of disabled people
“The first enforceable law; this is how Allyable gathered so much experience in digital accessibility standards over the years.
Canada – 2021
AODA (2012; enforced from 1/2021)
“.. adoption of the W3C “Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0AA″ for web content, electronic documents, and non-web software, such as native mobile applications”
Japan – 2018
Basic Act on Formation of an Advanced Information & Telecommunications Network Society
“…achieving a society where every citizen has an opportunity to easily and independently use the Internet and other advanced information and telecommunications networks…”
European Union – 2021
EN 301 549 (2019; enforced from 1/2021)
Law for equality of disabled people
“.. adoption of the W3C ‘Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1’ for web content, electronic documents, and non-web software, such as native mobile applications”
United States – 2018
Section 508 of Rehabilitation Act
“…are intended to ensure that information and communication technology covered by the respective statutes is accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities…”
Air Carrier Access
“…are intended to ensure that information and communication technology covered by the respective statutes is accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities…”
Section 255 of the Telecommunications Act
“Manufacturers must ensure that products are designed, developed, and fabricated to be accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities…”
Australia – 2021
AU 301 549 (2019; enforced from 1/2021)
Similar to and adopted from the European Union.
Common Accessibility Barriers
Allyable’s platform is designed to identify and remediate a wide range of the most common accessibility barriers for compliance with ADA, WCAG 2.1, and other legislation.
- Blind/Visual Disability
- Deaf/Hard of Hearing
- Motor Disability
- Cognitive Disorder
- Epilepsy/Seizures
- Aging Population
Why is Accessibility so Important?
In the United States, Europe and around the world, principles of diversity and equal access for people of varying races, ethnicities, gender identities, abilities, and more have become a high priority for many governments and industries. Historically, those with disabilities have been among the most overlooked in our society.
The United Nations estimates that more than 1.85 billion people globally—15% of the world’s population—live with some form of disability, which can include auditory, cognitive, physical, speech, and visual challenges. Another 9% are seniors aged 65 and older. In the U.S. alone, over 61 million people have disabilities and 54 million are elderly (25% and 16.5% of the population, respectively). Most of these users likely require assistance when using digital assets, such as closed captions on videos, or labeling graphics and links for screen readers.
1.2 Billion
People worldwide with a disability who are unable to experience digital content as intended
98%
Websites out of compliance with accessibility legislation (ADA & WCAG 2.1 standards)
SOURCE: WebAIM, February 2019
66%
Internet transactions initiated by people with vision impairments that end in abandonment
SOURCE: Business News Daily, August 2019
11,000
Average number of U.S. ADA Title III lawsuits filed in both 2019 and 2020
SOURCE: Seyfarth Shaw LLP, February 2021
$13 Trillion
Disposable income influenced by people with a disability
SOURCE: World Federation of Advertisers, September 2020
From an economic standpoint, consider that this often-overlooked demographic collectively controls a whopping $13 trillion in annual disposable income! That represents a lot of business to lose for digital marketers who are non-compliant with Website Compliance Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG2.1+) or the Americans with Disability Act (ADA).
Despite such regulations, it is estimated that a paltry 1–5% of the leading global websites actually comply with such guidelines. As a result, web accessibility challenges continue to escalate:
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- More compliance violation lawsuits are being filed
- Traditional remediation is complex and costly
- Businesses can’t afford to Ignore this issue any longer
With lawsuits from frustrated consumers increasing and billions of people unable to use the Internet as intended, doesn’t it make sense to protect your company while making your website more user-friendly to ALL potential customers?Find out more about web accessibility certification by visiting our resources center or by contacting us today
To learn more about digital accessibility and ESG criteria, download our new e-book, “The Ultimate Guide to Digital Accessibility for Enterprise-Grade and SME Organizations” or visit Allyable.com.
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Allyable’s goal is to bring equal access to everyone participating in the
digital world. Accessibility compliance can be overwhelming—that’s why
we’re here to help you provide the best experience for all of your
customers, every time.
