ACCESSIBILITY TESTING
Accessibility Testing with Sauce Labs
The European Accessibility Act (EAA) mandates accessibility across several digital products and services for businesses serving EU customers. How does accessibility testing improve how organizations across the globe create accessible digital experiences to comply with the EAA, going into effect on June 28, 2025?
WHAT IS ACCESSIBILITY TESTING?
Every Experience Counts in Accessibility
Accessibility testing helps you determine how well your websites and applications are suited for people with disabilities. It is a subset of usability testing that considers users with and without disabilities. In particular, it focuses on testing software, mobile apps, and websites.
THE EUROPEAN ACCESSIBILITY ACT
Get Ready for The European Accessibility Act
The European Accessibility Act (EAA) is a landmark law that defines the accessibility requirements for everyday digital products and services that directly impact the lives of roughly 87 million people living with disabilities–almost one in five Europeans.1 These are just a few essential tips to help your business prepare better. For more information, check our ebook Guide to the European Accessibility Act.
1 European Commission, European Accessibility Act: Q&A
How Sauce Labs + Deque helps you achieve EAA compliance
Sauce Labs has teamed up with Deque Systems to enhance digital accessibility for web and mobile applications, aiming to minimize compliance risks for organizations. This partnership allows customers to seamlessly integrate accessibility testing into their quality assurance processes, providing greater visibility throughout software development. The collaboration features an enterprise-ready integration between Sauce Labs' Real Device Cloud and Deque's axe DevTools® Mobile for Appium, enabling automated testing and delivering actionable accessibility insights through a comprehensive test results dashboard.
Benefits of Accessibility Testing
Create an Equitable Experience
16% of the world’s population – that’s 1.3 billion people – experience significant disability. This makes it even more imperative to design equitable digital experiences that serve everyone.
Innovate with Inclusivity
By empathizing with the challenges faced by people with disabilities, designers and developers create products that are not only accessible but also more intuitive and user-friendly for everyone.
Improve Quality of Life
Inclusive designs allow people with disabilities to engage in everyday activities, access essential services, enhancing their overall well-being.
Benefits of Accessibility Testing
Broaden Reach, Boost Revenue
The global disability community is expected to increase from ~1.5 to 3.5 billion people by 2050. That’s a 130% increase.
Enhance Customer Satisfaction
Accessible websites and apps provide a better user experience for everyone. When customers find your services easy to use and navigate, they are more likely to return and recommend your brand to others.
Stay Ahead of Your Competition
Companies that proactively adopt accessibility standards can differentiate themselves from competitors, and foresight can enhance brand reputation and attract more customers.
Benefits of Accessibility Testing
Ensure Compliance, Reduce Risks
The EEA mandates that products and services within the EU must be accessible to all citizens, regardless of disability.
Avoid Legal and Financial Costs
Non-compliance can lead to substantial legal and financial repercussions. Instead of fighting legal problems, invest resources into building accessibility compliance for long-term benefits.
Future-proof your Business
As global awareness and regulations around accessibility continue to grow, companies that have already integrated accessibility into their operations will be better positioned to adapt to future changes.
