Digital Accessibility
Maturity Signals

Signal to notice Support small accessibility reviews across different platforms. Exploration builds confidence when it stays manageable. Which platforms would benefit most from a firstRead more about Signal #009 – When small reviews build real confidence

Signal to notice Observe how teams scramble to fix accessibility issues under pressure. Reactive fixes often solve the symptom, not the pattern. What keeps theRead more about Signal #008 – When accessibility is fixed under pressure

Signal to notice Watch out for assumptions that digital tools work the same way for everyone. Unquestioned assumptions often end up replacing understanding at thisRead more about Signal #007 – When assumptions replace evidence

Signal to notice Share how your organization actually implements accessibility at scale. Focus on decisions, trade-offs, and lessons learned, not polished success stories. What practicalRead more about Signal #006 – When experience is shared, not polished

Signal to notice Review accessibility data regularly, not just when problems arise. Data should inform priorities, not sit in reports. Are leaders actively using accessibilityRead more about Signal #005 – When accessibility data guides decisions, not explanations

Signal to notice Confirm that digital accessibility standards are clearly defined and easy to find. Teams should not guess what “accessible enough” means. Can everyRead more about Signal #004 – When “accessible enough” is left to interpretation

Signal to notice Encourage teams to look for accessibility issues beyond the most obvious ones. Early reviews often focus on surface problems only. Are teamsRead more about Signal #003 – When reviews stop at what is easiest to see

Signal to notice Notice how digital accessibility often comes up only after a complaint or risk appears. This reflects a reactive approach rather than intentionalRead more about Signal #002 – When accessibility appears only after disruption

Signal to notice Notice whether digital accessibility is ever mentioned when work is planned or discussed. When something is never named, it remains invisible byRead more about Signal #001 – What never gets said never gets built