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Accessibility statement for website owners: a simple template

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An accessibility statement signals intent and gives users a way to request help. This template keeps it short, honest, and maintainable.

  • accessibility statement
  • website owners
  • governance

What your statement should include

Keep it simple and factual. Avoid claiming perfection. State your goal, the standard you aim for, and how users can contact you.

  • Your accessibility commitment
  • The standard you aim to follow (commonly WCAG 2.1 AA)
  • Known limitations (if any) stated plainly
  • A contact method for accessibility requests
  • Date of most recent review/update

How to maintain it

Update the statement after major releases, redesigns, or remediation work. The simplest approach is to update the review date and summarize changes.

This is informational, not legal advice. For legal wording, consult counsel.