AudioEye Report Finds 58% Citing Budget Strains and 59% Audit Failures
AudioEye's 2026 Accessibility Advantage Report surveys over 400 business leaders and finds 58% cite budget constraints and 50% cite limited expertise as barriers to digital accessibility compliance. It reveals 59% of organizations would fail an accessibility audit, 52% have faced legal threats, and the average webpage contains 297 compliance issues.
1. 2026 Accessibility Advantage Report Overview
AudioEye launched its 2026 Accessibility Advantage Report based on a survey of over 400 business leaders worldwide, assessing organizational readiness for digital accessibility compliance. The report highlights a growing mismatch between rising regulatory demands and current corporate capabilities to maintain compliance.
2. Key Compliance Barriers
Survey respondents identified budget constraints (58%) and limited internal expertise (50%) as the primary obstacles to implementing and sustaining accessible digital experiences. Nearly two-thirds (64%) of teams managing accessibility in-house admitted they lack specialized skills to keep pace with evolving standards and frequent site changes.
3. Legal Exposure and Risk Metrics
As regulations tighten globally, 59% of organizations would fail a digital accessibility audit and 52% have already faced legal threats or lawsuits. AudioEye’s Digital Accessibility Index shows the average webpage still contains 297 accessibility issues, underscoring escalating operational and reputational risks.
4. AudioEye's Accessibility Solution
AudioEye combines AI-driven automation with expert remediation services and 24/7 monitoring to help over 131,000 customers, including Samsung and Calvin Klein, sustain compliance at scale. The platform’s 26 U.S. patents, continuous issue testing, and legal protection aim to reduce risk while freeing internal teams for strategic projects.