Who is Digital Accessibility for?

Who is digital accessibility for? Everyone.

But it starts with the 1 in 4 adults in the United States living with a disability. Digital accessibility means building websites, apps, and digital tools that people with disabilities can actually use. That includes people who are blind or low-vision, deaf or hard of hearing, have limited motor function, or have cognitive impairments like dyslexia or ADHD. It also covers people who use assistive technology, including screen readers, switch controls, and voice navigation.

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, or WCAG, 2.1 Level AA is the technical standard U.S. courts and the DOJ use to determine whether a digital experience is accessible under laws like the Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA.

Here’s the thing: accessible design helps beyond the disability community. Captions help anyone in a noise-sensitive environment. Clear navigation helps users on mobile devices. High contrast helps someone reading in sunlight.