Website Accessibility

5 min readUpdated 15 March 2026

Website accessibility ensures that all users, including those with disabilities, can navigate and interact with your site effectively. Accessibility is crucial for inclusivity and compliance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). Here are three free tools to help you evaluate and enhance your site's accessibility.

1. WAVE Web Accessibility Evaluation Tool

WAVE provides a visual representation of accessibility issues directly on your webpages, evaluates against WCAG guidelines, and can assess dynamic and password-protected content.

How to Use WAVE

1Install the WAVE browser extension for your preferred browser
2Navigate to the webpage you wish to evaluate
3Click the WAVE icon in your browser toolbar to initiate the analysis

2. accessScan by accessiBe

accessScan provides automated scanning for accessibility issues, detailed downloadable reports, and assessment aligned with WCAG standards.

How to Use accessScan

1Visit the accessScan website
2Enter your website's URL
3Initiate the scan to receive your accessibility report

3. Siteimprove Accessibility Checker

Siteimprove offers real-time feedback on accessibility issues, detailed insights with links to WCAG techniques, and secure analysis of both public and private pages.

How to Use Siteimprove

1Install the Siteimprove Accessibility Checker browser extension
2Navigate to the webpage you want to assess
3Click the Siteimprove icon to view the analysis results

While these tools are valuable for identifying accessibility issues, they should be part of a broader strategy that includes manual testing and user feedback. Ensure your images have proper alt text and your site uses clear, readable typography with sufficient colour contrast.

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