Making sure a website or app looks good is one thing, but making sure everyone can actually use it is another story. Accessibility design isn’t about adding extras later on – it’s about building digital spaces that work for people with different abilities right from the start. In the UK, more businesses are beginning to see that accessible design is not only the right thing to do, it also makes their services easier to use for everyone.
The companies working in this space approach it in different ways. Some put a lot of effort into testing with assistive technologies, while others focus on inclusive design practices baked into every stage of development. What ties them together is the goal of removing barriers, so no one gets stuck or left out when trying to interact with a product or service.
1. כלי עבודה מובילים
We provide software development and consulting services in the UK, including accessibility design. Our focus is on creating digital solutions that people of all abilities can use without barriers. We work on websites, apps, and platforms that meet accessibility standards, making sure navigation, content, and interaction are simple and inclusive.
Our team also supports businesses with testing and usability checks to confirm that products work with assistive technologies. Alongside accessibility design, we cover a wide range of IT services such as UX/UI design, data analytics, infrastructure support, and cybersecurity. By combining these areas, we help companies in the UK build technology that is functional, secure, and accessible.
נקודות עיקריות:
- Accessibility design as part of software and app development
- UX and UI design focused on usability and inclusion
- Testing and QA services for accessibility compliance
- Wide experience in IT consulting and outsourcing
- Support for enterprises, small businesses, and startups
שירותים:
- Accessibility design for websites and apps
- עיצוב UX/UI
- בדיקות ואבטחת איכות
- ייעוץ IT
- שירותי יישומים
- ניתוח נתונים
- שירותי תשתית
- שירותי אבטחת סייבר
פרטי קשר:
- אֲתַר אִינטֶרנֶט: a-listware.com
- כתובת: סנט ליאונרדס-און-סי, TN37 7TA, בריטניה
- Phone: +44 (0)142 439 01 40
- אֶלֶקטרוֹנִי: info@a-listware.com
- פייסבוק: www.facebook.com/alistware
- לינקדאין: www.linkedin.com/company/a-listware
2. Sensory Trust
Sensory Trust works on accessibility design in the UK, with a focus on inclusive information and graphics. The team creates materials that are easy to read and understand for a wide range of people. Their work covers visitor guides, interpretation panels, sensory stories, and online access guides. They also design games and activities that connect people with nature in an inclusive way.
The consultancy side of Sensory Trust provides advice on making communication clear and accessible. This includes publication writing and layout, with attention to inclusive principles. Their projects often involve heritage, outdoor spaces, and education. Through this approach, Sensory Trust helps organisations create information and experiences that are open to everyone.
נקודות עיקריות:
- Accessibility design for information and graphics
- Inclusive publication writing and layout
- Online access guides for venues and attractions
- Games and sensory activities to support inclusion
- Experience in heritage, outdoor, and community projects
שירותים:
- Accessibility design for printed and digital materials
- Graphic and editorial design
- Publication writing and editing
- Inclusive interpretation panels and banners
- Online access guides
- Sensory and nature-based games
פרטי קשר:
- Website: www.sensorytrust.org.uk
- Address: ESAM 7, Carluddon Technology Park, Carluddon, St Austell, PL26 8WE, UK
- Phone: +44 (0)1726 222900
- E-mail: enquiries@sensorytrust.org.uk
- LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/the-sensory-trust
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/SensoryTrust
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/sensory_trust
3. Goss Consultancy
Goss Consultancy provides accessibility and inclusive design services across the UK. Their work supports organisations in making buildings, venues, and spaces easier to use for everyone. They focus on planning inclusive design from the start of a project, so accessibility is not treated as an afterthought. Their approach is collaborative and practical, aiming to improve both confidence and outcomes for clients.
The company offers services such as access reviews, design appraisals, and training. The Walk & Talk service combines an access review with accredited training, giving teams knowledge while assessing spaces. Their consultancy also looks beyond physical access, considering areas like online platforms, audio description, and other accessible tools.
נקודות עיקריות:
- Accessibility and inclusive design consultancy in the UK
- Access reviews combined with staff training
- Inclusive design appraisals from early planning stages
- Experience with organisations of all sizes
- Practical approach that considers physical and digital access
שירותים:
- Access reviews of buildings and venues
- Inclusive design appraisals
- CPD accredited training sessions
- Advice on accessible tools and platforms
- Consultancy on planning inclusive spaces
פרטי קשר:
- Website: gossconsultancy.com
- Address: 4 Claridge Court, Lower Kings Road, Berkhamsted, England, HP4 2AF
- Phone: +44 (0)1442 877117
- E-mail: info@gossconsultancy.com
- LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/nick-goss-9135572a
- Twitter: x.com/GCLBerkhamsted
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/gossconsultancyltd
4. Buro Happold
Buro Happold works internationally but has a strong presence in the UK, where the team delivers inclusive environment services. Their focus is on designing buildings and spaces that go beyond compliance, creating places that welcome people with different needs and expectations. Inclusive design is integrated into projects from the first stages of planning through delivery and management.
The consultancy’s inclusive environments team includes accessibility and inclusion specialists, as well as experts in lighting, acoustics, and other fields. They contribute to industry standards and research, which shapes their work in practice. By combining technical guidance with design experience, Buro Happold supports projects of different scales, from small spaces to complex environments.
נקודות עיקריות:
- Accessibility design as part of building and urban projects in the UK
- Inclusive design planned from the outset
- Team includes accessibility consultants and technical specialists
- Experience across sectors and project scales
- Input into industry research and guidance
שירותים:
- Inclusive environments consultancy
- Accessibility design for buildings and public spaces
- Integration of lighting, acoustics, and other design factors
- Support from project inception to completion
- Guidance on industry standards and inclusive practice
פרטי קשר:
- Website: www.burohappold.com
- Address: Camden Mill, 230 Lower Bristol Road, Bath, BA2 3DQ, United Kingdom
- Phone: +44 1225 320 600
- LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/buro-happold
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/burohappoldengineering
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/buro_happold
5. Arup
Arup provides accessibility design services in the UK. The firm plans for inclusion from the start of a project. Work covers wayfinding, lighting, layouts, and operations. The team runs access audits, reviews designs, and prepares design and access statements. Consultants look at policy and compliance, then apply it on site. Research and community input sit in the process. The goal is simple. Spaces that are easy to use for everyone.
Arup supports the full project lifecycle. Work starts with user research and consultation. Barriers are mapped and options are tested with real users. The team documents decisions and creates guidance for long term use. Training is available for design and delivery teams. The approach joins built space with management and digital touchpoints. That helps projects avoid costly fixes later.
נקודות עיקריות:
- Accessibility design services across the UK
- Access audits, design reviews, and impact assessments
- Inclusive design planned from early stages
- Research and user engagement to inform decisions
- Training for teams on inclusive practice
שירותים:
- Accessibility and inclusive design consultancy
- Access audits and appraisals of buildings and plans
- Design and access statements and compliance reports
- Inclusive design standards and strategies
- Training across RIBA stages and staff workshops
פרטי קשר:
- Website: www.arup.com
- Address: Bedford House, 16-22 Bedford Street, Belfast, BT2 7FD
- Phone: +44 (0) 28 9089 0900
- LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/arup
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/ArupGroup
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/arupgroup
6. David Bonnett Associates
David Bonnett Associates provides accessibility design services in the UK. The practice advises clients and architects on inclusive access for projects of many types. Work spans visitor centres, transport hubs, housing, and masterplans. The team brings knowledge of standards and real user needs. The aim is design that blends access into the architecture, not an add-on.
The consultancy offers audits, statements, and reviews. Guidance supports decisions where access, conservation, and safety meet. The team uses a clear method to measure accessibility against rules and good practice. Training and consultation are part of the offer. Post occupancy reviews help fine tune buildings once open. The outcome is consistent. Places that people can use with less effort.
נקודות עיקריות:
- Independent architectural access consultancy in the UK
- Inclusive design advice across sectors and scales
- Balanced responses where access meets heritage and safety
- Measured audits against regulations and good practice
- Training and post occupancy reviews
שירותים:
- Access audits
- Design and access statements
- Building control and access handbooks
- Post occupancy reviews
- Consultation and training
פרטי קשר:
- Website: www.davidbonnett.co.uk
- Address: Unit 6, Mare Street Studios, 203-213 Mare Street, Hackney, E8 3JS, UK
- Phone: +44 20 7275 0065
- E-mail: info@davidbonnett.co.uk
7. Motionspot
Motionspot provides accessibility design services in the UK. The consultancy focuses on inclusive environments for workplaces, hotels, housing, retail, healthcare, and public spaces. Work blends design with practical product advice. Layouts, finishes, and fixtures are selected to be easy to use and easy to maintain. The team includes specialists in neurodiversity, occupational health, and product design.
Projects start with research and user insight. Stakeholders join a project user group to test options and give feedback. Motionspot audits buildings and plans, then develops standards and strategies for rollouts. Support is available through design stages and operations. Training helps clients embed inclusive practice in day to day work. The result is spaces that look good and work well for more people.
נקודות עיקריות:
- Inclusive design consultancy with UK delivery
- Design-led accessibility with practical product advice
- Research and user engagement built into projects
- Access audits and development of standards and strategies
- Training for design and facilities teams
שירותים:
- Inclusive design consultancy across RIBA stages
- Access audits and plan reviews
- Inclusive design standards and strategies
- CPD and staff training
- Product specification for accessible facilities
פרטי קשר:
- Website: motionspot.co.uk
- Address: First Floor, 8 Waldegrave Road, Teddington, TW11 8GT, UK
- Phone: +44 20 3735 5139
- E-mail: team@motionspot.co.uk
- LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/motionspot
8. Direct Access
Direct Access provides accessibility design services in the UK. The consultancy is led by disabled people and works across sectors and locations. Services cover access audits, inclusive design advice, and accessible media. The team supports projects from early concepts to handover. Guidance spans buildings, streets, venues, and transport. Communication formats and wayfinding are part of the work.
Direct Access also offers training and plans for access management. Advice supports evacuation planning and safe operations. The consultancy publishes free guides that explain good practice in clear terms. Case studies show work for culture, health, and public spaces. The approach is straightforward. Reduce barriers. Help more people take part.
נקודות עיקריות:
- Accessibility and universal design consultancy in the UK
- Led by disabled people with lived experience
- Access audits and inclusive design advice for buildings and places
- Training and access management support
- Guidance on accessible formats and media
שירותים:
- Access audits and design reviews
- Inclusive design consultancy for new build and retrofit
- Accessible media and formats
- Training and staff awareness
- Access management and evacuation planning
פרטי קשר:
- Website: directaccessgp.com
- Address: Pepper House, Market Street, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 5DQ, UK
- Phone: +44 1270 626222
- E-mail: info@directaccess.group
- LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/direct-access-consultancy-ltd
- Twitter: x.com/DirectAccessGp
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/DirectAccessGp
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/directaccessconsultancy
9. AbilityNet
AbilityNet provides digital accessibility services in the UK. The charity helps organisations make websites, apps, and content usable for more people. Work includes expert advice, testing, and training. Support also covers workplace needs, tools, and guidance.
AbilityNet builds accessibility into design and development. Consultants review journeys, content, and code. They check screen reader use, keyboard paths, and forms. Teams get clear steps to fix issues and keep standards in day to day work.
נקודות עיקריות:
- Digital accessibility services for the UK
- Reviews, testing, and practical guidance
- Training for teams across roles
- Free resources and webinars
- Support for workplace adjustments
שירותים:
- Accessibility audits for sites and apps
- Manual and assistive tech testing
- Remediation advice and statements
- Accessibility training and workshops
- Helpline and self help resources
פרטי קשר:
- Website: abilitynet.org.uk
- Address: 9 Appold Street, London, EC2A 2AP, UK
- Phone: 0300 180 0028
- E-mail: enquiries@abilitynet.org.uk
10. We Create Digital
We Create Digital provides accessibility design services in the UK. The agency designs and builds accessible websites and runs detailed accessibility reviews. Work follows WCAG and inclusive design practice. The aim is clear pages, easy navigation, and content that works with assistive tech.
We Create Digital supports new builds and existing sites. Audits include automated checks and manual tests. Reports explain fixes in plain language. The team also trains clients to keep sites accessible as they grow.
נקודות עיקריות:
- Accessibility by design for web projects
- WCAG led approach with manual testing
- Actionable audit reports and fixes
- Training and ongoing support
- Experience across public and private sectors
שירותים:
- Accessible web design and development
- Accessibility audits and strategy
- Manual testing with screen readers and keyboard
- Remediation guidance and statements
- Team training and support
פרטי קשר:
- Website: wecreate.digital
- Address: The Old Chapel, 33 Church Street, Coggeshall, Colchester, Essex, CO6 1TX, UK
- Phone: 01206 696205
- E-mail: enquiries@wecreate.digital
- LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/we-create-digital-ltd
11. Nomensa
Nomensa provides accessibility design services in the UK. The consultancy helps organisations make digital estates accessible and usable. Work is grounded in WCAG and user experience. The team supports strategy, audits, and delivery.
Nomensa builds accessibility into product life cycles. Services cover audits, maturity reviews, policies, and training. Specialists guide fixes and measure progress. The approach is practical. Make things work for people and meet standards.
נקודות עיקריות:
- Accessibility consultancy across the UK
- WCAG based audits and guidance
- Strategy, policy, and maturity assessment
- Training for digital teams
- Support from planning to remediation
שירותים:
- Accessibility audits for web and mobile
- Accessibility statements and policies
- Remediation support and prioritisation
- Bespoke training and surgery hours
- Ongoing advisory and measurement
פרטי קשר:
- Website: www.nomensa.com
- Address: 80-86 Gray’s Inn Road, London, WC1X 8NH, UK
- Phone: +44 20 3967 4061
- E-mail: hello@nomensa.com
- Twitter: x.com/we_are_Nomensa
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/nomensa
12. Accessible by Design
Accessible by Design provides accessibility design services in the UK. The consultancy focuses on arts and cultural organisations. Work covers websites, ticketing flows, and digital content. The team built accessibility into design, code, and copy from the start. They also work with partner agencies and tech providers to keep the whole journey accessible.
Accessible by Design run audits, usability studies with disabled participants, and training. Consultants give clear, prioritised fixes for teams. Guidance is practical and fits real delivery. The aim is simple. Make digital experiences easier to find, book, and use for more people.
נקודות עיקריות:
- Accessibility design services for arts and culture in the UK
- Accessibility built into design, code, and content
- Usability studies with disabled participants
- Practical, prioritised guidance for fixes
- Collaboration with in house teams and tech partners
שירותים:
- Accessibility audits of sites, code, and content
- Inclusive usability studies and research
- Accessibility training for teams
- Consulting for ticketing and partner platforms
- Advice on accessible publishing and communications
פרטי קשר:
- Website: accessiblebydesign.co.uk
- Address: Unit 9, 5-7 Wells Terrace, London, N4 3JU, UK
- Phone: +44 20 3062 3124
- E-mail: team@accessiblebydesign.co.uk
- LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/accessible-by-design
- Twitter: x.com/access_designed
מַסְקָנָה
So, to wrap it up, accessibility design in the UK has really moved into the mainstream. It’s no longer just a specialist add-on. Companies are now building it into their everyday work, whether that means making sure a gallery’s website works smoothly with a screen reader or checking that a business app can be used without a mouse. Different teams tackle it in different ways. Some lean into the technical side with audits, others bring it in right from the first design stage, and plenty do a mix of both.
At the end of the day, the goal is pretty straightforward. Accessibility makes things easier for everyone, not just for people with specific needs. Picking the right partner will depend on what you need sorted, but the idea stays the same. If you design with accessibility in mind from the start, the end result just works better. People might not even stop to think about why it feels easier or more enjoyable to use, but they’ll notice the difference.
