Why Accessibility? Stay Compliant, Stay Competitive
6 Jul 2025
6 Jul 2025
6 Jul 2025
Public‑sector organisations must comply with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) Regulations 2018, which set out mandatory WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA standard conformance, accessibility statements and feedback mechanisms. Private sector entities also fall under the Equality Act 2010, which requires reasonable adjustments to prevent discrimination. Non‑compliance exposes institutions to reputational risk, stakeholder challenge, and regulatory scrutiny.
Moreover, the European Accessibility Act comes into force across all EU states on 28 June 2025, mandating accessibility for goods and services sold to EU consumers, even for UK providers trading in EU markets. As UK legislation aligns with EU norms, organisations that meet EAA standards gain competitive advantage and reduce legal exposure. For universities, public services or cross‑border firms, accessibility compliance is rapidly becoming table stakes for credibility, procurement and commercial success .
Public‑sector organisations must comply with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) Regulations 2018, which set out mandatory WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA standard conformance, accessibility statements and feedback mechanisms. Private sector entities also fall under the Equality Act 2010, which requires reasonable adjustments to prevent discrimination. Non‑compliance exposes institutions to reputational risk, stakeholder challenge, and regulatory scrutiny.
Moreover, the European Accessibility Act comes into force across all EU states on 28 June 2025, mandating accessibility for goods and services sold to EU consumers, even for UK providers trading in EU markets. As UK legislation aligns with EU norms, organisations that meet EAA standards gain competitive advantage and reduce legal exposure. For universities, public services or cross‑border firms, accessibility compliance is rapidly becoming table stakes for credibility, procurement and commercial success .
Public‑sector organisations must comply with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) Regulations 2018, which set out mandatory WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA standard conformance, accessibility statements and feedback mechanisms. Private sector entities also fall under the Equality Act 2010, which requires reasonable adjustments to prevent discrimination. Non‑compliance exposes institutions to reputational risk, stakeholder challenge, and regulatory scrutiny.
Moreover, the European Accessibility Act comes into force across all EU states on 28 June 2025, mandating accessibility for goods and services sold to EU consumers, even for UK providers trading in EU markets. As UK legislation aligns with EU norms, organisations that meet EAA standards gain competitive advantage and reduce legal exposure. For universities, public services or cross‑border firms, accessibility compliance is rapidly becoming table stakes for credibility, procurement and commercial success .