What Is an Accessibility Statement, and Should Your Site Have One?

An accessibility statement is a short, plain-language page explaining your site's commitment to being usable by people with disabilities, not a legal disclaimer, more of an honest note about where things stand.

What it actually says

A typical statement covers your general commitment to accessibility, any standard you're working toward (commonly the WCAG guidelines), and a clear way for someone to report an issue if they run into one.

Why it matters beyond just being polite

It signals genuine effort rather than an afterthought, and gives a frustrated visitor a real channel to flag a problem instead of just quietly leaving. It can also be useful context if accessibility compliance is ever questioned.

It's not a substitute for actually being accessible

A statement with no real effort behind it (no alt text, poor contrast, no keyboard navigation) is just words on a page. The statement should reflect actual practice, not replace it.

An accessibility statement usually sits in the footer next to your other policy pages. If you are working out which of those pages your site actually needs, start with terms of service vs. privacy policy.