The claim that SEO and accessibility are deeply connected gets repeated so often it sounds like settled fact. It isn’t. The overlap exists, but it’s narrow, and most of what makes a website accessible has no bearing on search rankings. Conflating the two leads teams to believe an SEO-optimized site is largely accessible, which is … Read more
The digital accessibility industry is growing at roughly 10 to 12 percent annually, with most market research firms placing the global market somewhere between $800 million and $1.2 billion as of 2024, projected to exceed $2 billion by the early 2030s. Growth is driven by three forces: the ADA Title II web rule, the European … Read more
A chief accessibility officer (CAO) leads an organization’s accessibility strategy across digital products, services, and internal processes. The role requires a mix of technical accessibility knowledge, leadership experience, and the ability to align accessibility goals with business priorities. Most people who reach this position have spent years working in accessibility consulting, auditing, remediation, or product … Read more
Hiring an accessibility expert typically costs between $3,000 and $15,000 for a single project, though ongoing engagements and enterprise-level work can push that figure higher. The final number depends on the type of service, the scope of digital content involved, and whether you need a one-time deliverable or continuous support. Accessibility experts cover a range … Read more