Every accessibility issue stops a real person trying to complete a real task. 1 in 4 US adults has disability affecting digital access. $13T global spending power. Inaccessible forms = broken conversations, lost donations, missed leads. Human-centered testing asks: Can real person complete this? Start with people, not rules.
Accessibility scores: 0-25 critical barriers, 25-49 poor, 50-75 good, 75+ excellent. Goal is zero violations, but progress beats perfection. Automated tools catch 20-40% of issues—manual testing required. WordPress plugins often introduce barriers. Continuous improvement matters more than one-time scores.
Full accessible redesign costs $50K-$150K. Phased approach starts at $8K-25K: build accessible core pages, import legacy content, remediate systematically over 12-24 months. Manage mixed compliance states, preserve SEO, demonstrate good faith progress.
1.3B people with disabilities control $490B spending. Accessibility affects startup CAC, conversion, SEO, enterprise sales, and VC due diligence. Healthcare, edtech, govtech, fintech face heightened requirements. Early investment prevents expensive retrofits.
82% of organizations use AI for accessibility, but automation catches only 20-40% of issues. WCAG 2.2 becomes default, native HTML returns, audit-based platforms replace scanners. Leadership 7x more likely to see revenue gains—2026 agency trends.
European Accessibility Act enforced June 2025. FTC settled with accessiBe for $1M. U.S. lawsuits up 37% (projected 5K cases). India SEBI mandates financial sector compliance. WCAG 3.0 progresses—complete 2025 accessibility review.
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