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Global Leader in Website Accessibility, TED Speaker

Is your SaaS Platform WCAG 2.2 Compliant? Or, to put it another way, can disabled people use your digital products? I am get enquiries from SaaS Vendors on exactly this question. On many occasions, it was driven by one of their prospective clients. Their honest answer was “er, we are not sure but we will get back to you.”. Hence their reason for reaching out to me and my team. Obviously, in an ideal world, it would have been easier if they were able to answer the question straight away. This prevents a potential delay in the decision-making process and, if Vendor A is able to say “Yes” and Vendors B & C are not able to, Vendor A is more likely to secure the business. However, we live in a demand-driven world. If the demand from your prospects is there, this a stronger driving force than any amount of legislation, to look at this seriously and get ahead of your competitors. The demand is there and it is growing. As we approach the European Accessibility Act next June, I believe the demand will grow, at an increasing rate. Next time you are considering a SaaS product for your company, ask the question at the start of this post. In doing so, you are helping the digital world become a more inclusive place and, by choosing an accessible SAAS product, you are making a better investment for your business! Clive Loseby Access by Design (not a SaaS provider) If you would like to have a chat about how we could help you in making your SaaS product WCAG 2.2 compliant, why not book yourself in for a free consultation? Please go to my Profile page and choose "Book an appointment" #Business #WebDesign #Diversity #Inclusion #Accessibility Caption: cartoon illustration of a desktop computer. The screen is showing an organised but very busy office wall.

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David Agar

Entrepreneur FinTech Leader | NED & Advisory | Mentor | Social Impact

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This is so important on many levels Clive Loseby. Sadly, 82% of websites in a recent WebAim research report were not even WCAG 2.1 compliant. As for 2.2…that’s probably nearly all the rest. Guys, right now you’re limiting your TAMs. With forthcoming legislation, that could also lead to significant fines on top of reduced opportunities. Most will learn the hard way, but some switched on businesses will be starting to smell the coffee and realise the ‘’art of the bleedin’ obvious’’.

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