About Us: Experts in Real Website Accessibility

Who We Are

We are a team of passionate specialists committed to creating a web that works for everyone. At Access by Audit, we believe that digital inclusion is not just a technical requirement, it is a human right. Our work is built around a simple idea. Everyone should be able to access and use websites, regardless of their abilities or the devices they rely on.

This belief is not just theoretical. It comes from our lived experience and our direct work with people who face barriers online every single day. That is what drives our mission, and that is what makes us different.

Our Story and Why We Exist

Access by Audit began with a clear purpose. We wanted to change the way people think about website accessibility. For too long, accessibility has been treated as an afterthought. Many businesses rely on automated tools or superficial scans that miss critical issues. This leaves users frustrated and businesses exposed.

We built our team to offer something better. Our audits are not just checklists. They are shaped by real experiences from disabled users who interact with websites using screen readers, keyboard navigation, voice control software and other assistive technologies. This real-world insight changes everything. It reveals the things that automated systems miss. It shows you how your website really performs when someone relies on it most.

Testing With Disabled Users

If you want to know how accessible a website really is, you need to ask the people who depend on accessibility every day. That is why we focus on online accessibility testing with real disabled users. Our testers include people who are blind, deaf, neurodivergent, have mobility impairments or experience cognitive fatigue.

Each audit is shaped by their feedback. We observe how they interact with your site, what they struggle with and what they find impossible. This approach gives you insight that no automated scan can provide. It also gives you a clear, human-centred roadmap for improvement. That is the value of real online accessibility testing.

What Makes Us Different

Many agencies claim to provide accessibility services. What they often mean is running your website through a web page accessibility checker and handing you a list of technical issues. That is not enough. A proper audit must go deeper.

We test your website manually using a combination of screen readers, keyboard-only navigation, visual contrast checks and structured task flows. Every issue is documented with screen recordings and clear explanations. We also show how users experience the problem and how it could be fixed.

This work takes time. It cannot be rushed or automated. That is why we only take on clients who are serious about getting it right. A quick web page accessibility checker may be a starting point, but it will never replace the insight from manual testing.

Why We Never Use Overlays

Overlay tools claim to make websites accessible in a single line of code. In reality, they often make things worse. They interfere with assistive technologies and give a false sense of compliance. Our view is clear. Overlays do not deliver genuine accessibility, and they expose companies to greater legal risk.

We do not install overlays. We test real websites, highlight real issues and support real improvements. Proper online accessibility testing makes it clear where the barriers are and how to remove them.

Platform Agnostic, People First

We are platform agnostic. Whether your website is built in WordPress, Drupal, Wix, Shopify or a custom CMS, we can audit it. What matters is not the platform, it is the experience. We look at how your content is structured, how forms behave, whether buttons are labelled and whether your navigation can be used without a mouse.

These things matter to users. They also matter to search engines, which increasingly reward accessible websites in their rankings. You may pass a web page accessibility checker, but if real people cannot use your site, it is not truly accessible.

Preparing for the European Accessibility Act 2025

From June 2025, the European Accessibility Act 2025 will require all websites offering services to EU users to meet accessibility standards. This affects both B2B and B2C companies. If your website is not accessible, and if you do not have a valid Accessibility Statement, your business could face fines or legal action.

We can help you prepare. We start by testing your website properly. Then we create a compliant Accessibility Statement and a roadmap for fixing the problems we find. That document alone can help mitigate risk while you make changes.

The European Accessibility Act 2025 is not something to ignore. Many businesses are still unaware of how it will apply to them. Our audits and statements are designed to help you meet your obligations before enforcement begins.

Whether you operate in ecommerce, education, media or financial services, the European Accessibility Act 2025 could affect you. If your clients or users are in the EU, this regulation will apply.

Clients Who Trust Us

We work with a wide range of public and private sector clients, including well-known charities, financial institutions, educational bodies and digital agencies. These organisations come to us because they want a reliable, ethical partner who understands the real impact of accessibility.

Our audits are used to inform rebuilds, justify funding bids, support procurement, and train internal teams. In every case, we stay focused on the people who use your website and the barriers they face. We often begin our work by running a full web page accessibility checker scan followed by in-depth testing.

Leadership That Stands for Something

Our company is led by Clive Loseby, a TED speaker and recognised global leader in digital accessibility. Clive has worked in this field for more than two decades and speaks regularly at industry events and international conferences. His experience includes web development, accessibility consultancy and advocacy for disability rights online.

Clive is supported by a team of passionate accessibility testers, most of whom are disabled themselves. Their insight is what makes our work so powerful. Each of them contributes to every round of online accessibility testing that we conduct.

Start With a Conversation

The first step is a short discovery call. We will ask about your website, your users and any legal obligations that may apply to you. If your site is likely to be affected by upcoming regulations or if you are unsure whether it meets WCAG standards, we can offer a quick initial scan and honest feedback.

From there, we can provide a fixed-price quote for a full accessibility audit. Our process includes manual testing, video recordings, a written report, feedback sessions and a compliant Accessibility Statement.

Everything we do is focused on helping you understand the issues clearly and act on them confidently.