Accessibility in 2026: What You Need to Know
Resources and information from our webinar on Accessibility in 2026.
Upskill in 2026
We've got some exciting training coming up:
- Digital Accessibility 101 (11 February - Only $50 +bf): Start your accessibility journey with this interactive introduction to digital inclusion. Learn what accessibility means, who it benefits, and how small changes can make a big impact on usability for everyone.
- Introduction to Using Screen Readers (Starts 25 February): Experience how screen readers work and learn to design, build, and test for them. This hands-on course bridges empathy and technical skill, helping teams create content that truly works for all users.
- Mobile Apps Accessibility (Starts 16 March): Learn how to make mobile apps accessible to everyone. This course explores how WCAG 2.2 applies to iOS and Android apps, with practical guidance for designing, developing, and testing inclusive mobile experiences.
- WCAG 2.2 Training (Starts 15 April): Take a deep dive into the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines. This advanced technical course unpacks WCAG 2.2 with real-world examples, hands-on exercises, and practical guidance for achiving compliance with confidence.
Changing Legal and Regulatory Environment
Accessibility expectations are rising globally, with laws and regulatory frameworks increasingly shifting beyond technical compliance to focus on real-world usability and outcomes for people with disability.
Across many jurisdictions, accessibility requirements are becoming clearer, broader, and more actively enforced, reflecting growing recognition that accessible digital experiences are a baseline expectation, not an optional extra. National and international developments throughout 2025 are setting the groundwork for this shift, making 2026 a particularly significant year for organisations to reassess their approach, manage risk, and invest in sustainable, people-centred accessibility practices.
These include:
- Review into Australia's Disability Discrimination Act
- European Accessibility Act information from the European Commission
- Guidance on Digital Technologies Accessibility Regulations in Canada
- US Regulation updates for Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Accessibility Tooling
There is a clear place for accessibility tools, but their value depends on how well they are integrated into your broader accessibility strategy.
Automation and AI can sometimes feel like a quick fix, but they still require accessibility knowledge and expertise to be used effectively. The more you and your team understand accessibility, the more value you can gain from tools, automation, and AI.
Without that investment in capability, tooling can create a false sense of security and miss real barriers for people with disability. If you would like to talk about how to get this balance right for your organisation, get in touch with our team.