Why website accessibility matters more than ever

Why website accessibility matters more than ever 

Accessibility isn’t just a feature - it’s a necessity.

The European Accessibility Act (EAA) comes into effect on June 28th. The act mandates that products and services offered in the EU, including those of businesses and public bodies in the UK, must be made accessible to consumers with disabilities. The goal is to ensure products and services are more inclusive and user-friendly for people with disabilities.

A truly inclusive website ensures all users, including those with disabilities, can navigate, understand, and interact with your content. Not only does this improve user experience, but it also reduces legal risks and boosts SEO. 

We’re committed to helping our clients meet modern web accessibility standards. But to get there, choosing the right tools makes all the difference. 

The problem with basic accessibility tools 

We began our journey with free tools like Lighthouse and WAVE. They were great for quick checks, but over time, their limitations became clear: 

• One page at a time – no bulk scanning 

• Inconsistent scoring is not always aligned with the official WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) 

• Hard-to-track results across multiple audits 

• Clunky interfaces that weren't user-friendly 

These drawbacks made it difficult to implement accessibility improvements at scale especially for large websites. 

Our Solution: Recite Me – A step-up for web accessibility 

To provide more value and faster results for our clients, we’ve upgraded our toolkit and now use Recite Me, a professional-grade accessibility auditing and improvement platform. 

Why did we choose Recite Me? 

• Scans entire websites, not just individual pages 

• WCAG-compliant scoring (choose A, AA, or AAA levels) 

• Bulk URL testing – ideal for enterprise-level sites 

• Clear explanations of each issue with direct WCAG references 

• Actionable reports that support continuous improvement 

• Manual and automated testing options (Standard vs Strict mode) 

• Flexibility to approve/ignore third-party issues that can't be changed 

Implementing for our clients  

One of our clients, Pennon, is already leveraging Recite Me to enhance accessibility across the South West Water website. Though the process is ongoing, accessibility updates are already being rolled out and will continue over the next 12 months — showing just how scalable and sustainable the platform is. 

Tailoring the testing to your needs 

With Recite Me, we can customise the accessibility audit based on your priorities: 

Standard Mode: Ideal for quick results based on auto-detectable fixes 

Strict Mode: Adds manual checks like video captions, logical reading order, and screen reader compatibility 

This flexibility means we can support websites at any stage of their accessibility journey — from minimum compliance to gold-standard accessibility. 

Accessibility that works at scale 

Recite Me helps us deliver: 

• Faster audits

• More accurate scoring 

• Easier-to-implement fixes 

• Greater inclusivity for all users 

Whether you're looking to meet WCAG 2.2 standards or just improve your website UX for everyone, our tools and expertise can help. 

Ready to make your website more accessible? 

We’d love to help you take the next step. Contact us and drop a line to Mike over here.