State of Digital Quality in Accessibility 2025

The document is a report titled 'State of Digital Quality in Accessibility 2025', which summarizes current trends and insights regarding digital accessibility within the software development lifecycle (SDLC). It presents findings from a survey conducted among digital professionals, including designers, developers, and quality assurance personnel, to assess organizational attitudes towards accessibility. The report indicates that while awareness of accessibility is increasing, significant gaps remain in expertise, resources, and quality assurance processes. For instance, 67.8% of respondents reported lacking sufficient internal resources for ongoing accessibility testing. Additionally, the report highlights the growing role of artificial intelligence in addressing accessibility challenges, with 40.3% of respondents planning to utilize AI for this purpose. The document also emphasizes the importance of integrating accessibility considerations throughout the SDLC and the need for organizations to commit to ongoing training and process improvements to enhance digital accessibility for all users, including those with disabilities.