Accessibility Certification and Accreditation Services

An AbilityNet badge is a seal of approval from a global leader in digital accessibility and demonstrates your commitment to digital accessibility to clients and regulators. Our accreditation and certification demonstrate your accessibility credentials to your customers, supply-chain and regulators. 

We can carry out comprehensive accessibility audits and testing for your websites, apps and customer-facing services such as chatbots using our expertise and feedback from disabled users.

We provide badging, a certificate and related documentation to use on your site and in tender processes.

Choose the right accreditation level

AbilityNet User Accredited shows that your service is “real-life accessible” by addressing medium and high issues.

AbilityNet Accredited Plus demonstrates real-life accessibility plus WCAG compliance, backed by testing and auditing.

Not sure which level you need? 

• Tell us your goal and deadline and we’ll help you decide which one is the best fit.

Speak to our team about Accreditation

What is Accessibility Certification?

Accessibility certification provides independent evidence that a website, application or digital service has been assessed for accessibility.

AbilityNet combines expert accessibility audits, testing against the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and feedback from disabled users to help organisations demonstrate accessibility to customers, procurement teams and regulators.

Our accessibility accreditation and certification services provide documented evidence of accessibility performance, helping organisations support compliance activities and demonstrate their commitment to inclusive digital experiences.

What you’ll get

A clear, actionable report

We detail any accessibility issues found and how to fix them. You can use this as evidence to demonstrate progress to clients or regulators.

AbilityNet Accreditation badge and certificate for your site

We provide an accessibility badge to display on your website/app, with a link to documentation explaining your commitment and our testing approach. This is valid for 12 months.

What does the Certificate look like?

The Unilever Accreditation Plus Certification was issued in December 2025.

Compliance documents (VPAT/ACR)

If you need formal documentation for tenders or legal compliance, we will produce a VPAT or Accessibility Conformance Report.

Expert support throughout

Our team of accessibility consultants are on hand to answer questions and assist your developers, so you’re never left stuck or confused while implementing improvements.

Speak to our team about Accreditation

• Complete the form below and one of our team will be in touch
• We will confirm which accreditation level is the best fit, and the cost 
• If you need a VPAT or ACR we'll include that in our proposal

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Why choose AbilityNet?

A trusted partner: Founded by IBM and Microsoft we have 25 years as a trusted expert working with global brands including banks, tech giants, universities, charities and many more.

Stay legally compliant: We’ll make sure your website meets all required accessibility standards (like WCAG 2.2 AA) so you avoid legal risk and welcome every customer.

Independent proof for all stakeholders: Our accreditation that proves to senior colleagues, customers and regulators that your services are accessible.

Guidance at every step: Accessibility can seem daunting, but you won’t be doing it alone. Our expert team of certified experts and disabled people will guide you through the whole process.

Invest in a partner that is making a difference: As a customer you'll be part of our community, delivering a digital world accessible to all. 

Clients we've helped

We have been a global leader in web and digital accessibility for over 25 years.Learn how we help our clients achieve their accessibility goals.

Frequently asked questions about accessibility certification and accreditation 

Is there an accreditation for website accessibility?

Yes. AbilityNet’s Accessibility Accreditation is a recognised way to certify your website or app’s accessibility. There’s no single official government certificate for web accessibility, but our programme provides a respected third-party endorsement.

We use expert audits and disabled-user testing to evaluate your site against the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). If you meet the standards, or once we help you meet them, we award you a certificate and badge. This accreditation shows your site follows recognised accessibility best practice and can help reassure customers, partners and regulators.

What does WCAG compliance mean?

WCAG compliance means a website, application or digital service has been assessed against the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), the internationally recognised standard for digital accessibility.

AbilityNet tests websites and apps against WCAG 2.2 AA requirements, alongside real-world testing involving disabled users. Our Accessibility Accreditation Plus level demonstrates both WCAG conformance and practical usability, providing independent evidence that accessibility has been assessed by experts.

What is the difference between accessibility accreditation and accessibility certification?

Accessibility accreditation and accessibility certification are often used interchangeably, but they can describe different aspects of accessibility assurance.

Certification provides documented evidence that a website, application or digital service has been assessed for accessibility. Accreditation recognises that defined accessibility requirements have been met. AbilityNet provides both accreditation and certification, helping organisations demonstrate accessibility to customers, procurement teams, regulators and other stakeholders.

Can an accessibility accreditation expire?

Yes. As your website or app changes, its accessibility can change too. AbilityNet’s Accessibility Accreditation is valid for 12 months from the date it is issued.

After that, we recommend a fresh audit to ensure new content, functionality and updates remain accessible. This helps maintain accessibility standards over time and provides ongoing confidence for users and stakeholders.

What is a VPAT or ACR, and do I need one?

A VPAT (Voluntary Product Accessibility Template) is a standardised document often requested during procurement processes. It explains how accessible a product, website or digital service is against recognised accessibility criteria.

An ACR (Accessibility Conformance Report) is the completed report produced using the VPAT format. It can include details of accessibility conformance, known issues and plans for improvement.

AbilityNet can produce VPATs and ACRs as part of our accessibility services. Combined with Accessibility Accreditation, they can help organisations demonstrate accessibility compliance and readiness for procurement requirements.

What are the common accessibility standards I need to know?

The global standard for websites and mobile applications is the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). WCAG forms the basis of accessibility legislation, regulations and procurement requirements in the UK and many other countries.

The current version is WCAG 2.2 and this is the standard AbilityNet uses when carrying out accessibility testing and accreditation assessments.

Depending on your organisation and location, additional requirements may apply, such as the European Accessibility Act (EAA), US Section 508 requirements or accessibility obligations within sector-specific regulations. AbilityNet can help you understand which standards are relevant to your organisation.

Find out more

Download our Digital Accessibility Services brochure for details of all our services, including inclusive user research, training, strategy and testing.