A curated set of practical signals that help leaders recognize how digital accessibility shows up – or doesn’t – in everyday decisions made while managing teams and running the business. These signals surface patterns, behaviours, and habits that reveal accessibility maturity, helping organizations understand where they are today and how leadership practices shape more intentional, sustained, and inclusive digital outcomes over time.
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