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Why Accessibility Matters
Find out how Oobee can help you lower barriers today!
Last updated 9 October 2025
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What is Web Accessibility?
The practice of making websites usable by everyone, including 1b+ people worldwide who live with a disability.
Visit GovTech’s A11y Playground to learn more.
1. Accessibility touches most of society
A large portion of the population encounters substantial barriers to accessing public products and services, whether in physical spaces or online. This lack of accessibility creates unnecessary challenges for individuals who are already marginalised.
Oobee helps you identify the barriers that block them and guides your team to fix them.
When we surf the net or use apps, sometimes the VoiceOver says ‘button, button, button.’ That makes no sense to us. What does this button mean?— Choon Hwee, Volunteer Trainer at Singapore Association of the Visually Handicapped
2. Inclusion grows reach and trust
Agencies that overlook accessibility risk excluding citizens. Inclusive design means more users served, and Oobee helps spot and fix issues instantly.
20% of the World Lives with Disability
15% to 20% of the global population experience disability. Accessible digital services ensure they can access information and services independently.
110,000 Singaporeans with Disabilities
It is estimated that more than 110,000 Singaporeans have some form of disability, and require special aid to access services digitally or physically.
Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) Builds Trust
57% of people are more loyal to organisations that show commitment to inclusivity. Services designed with accessibility in mind strengthen trust.
Poor User Experience Excludes Users
70% of disabled users abandon inaccessible UK sites. Inaccessible or confusing digital flows cause users to drop off or seek help elsewhere.
3. WCAG, EMP 2030 and how Oobee can help
Retrofitting accessibility can be a costly exercise, but it doesn't have to be when you use Oobee. Conduct accessibility website scans and receive instant code-level fixes - the best part? It's free!
Our focus is on becoming much more cost effective by building accessibility into all our processes.— Geoff Mossman, head of customer vulnerability, Lloyds Banking Group
Be Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) compliant fast, with Oobee!
Just like building safety codes that guide architects in designing physical structures, WCAG serves as a guideline for web developers, designers, and content creators to create accessible online experiences.
What is WCAG?
The world’s most widely accepted framework for accessibility standards for online experiences.
Applicable across all disability profiles.
It's a comprehensive guideline that covers accessibility categories for all types of web experiences (i.e. agnostic to disability type, industry, or platform).
Want to learn more about WCAG: https://a11y.tech.gov.sg/
94% of Websites Don’t Meet Accessibility Standards
A WebAim 2025 report revealed that 94.8% of the top 1,000,000 homepages globally have detectable WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) errors. On average, each homepage has at least 50 identifiable errors.
This indicates that most websites have significant accessibility issues. Fortunately, Oobee can address these gaps quickly and effectively - all with a single URL scan.
Singapore Enabling MasterPlan 2030
Under the Singapore Enabling Masterplan 2030, all high-traffic government websites must meet WCAG standards. Oobee helps you take action now, so fixes don’t pile up later.