Did you know that 1 in 6 people in the UK have a disability? That’s over 11 million potential applicants, customers, and community members who rely on accessible digital experiences to engage with your organisation. And as recruitment continues to move fully online, accessibility has shifted from a “nice to have” to a critical requirement for every employer that wants to reach, support, and retain diverse talent.

Why Accessibility Matters in Recruitment

Every stage of the hiring process, from exploring roles to completing applications, happens on screens. But for Disabled and Neurodiverse candidates, this journey can be filled with barriers:

• Websites that are difficult to navigate
• Text that isn’t readable
• Forms that are overwhelming
• Poor colour contrast and cluttered page layouts
• No built-in tools to adjust the experience

These barriers don’t just make applying harder, they can stop talented people from applying altogether.

With the Equality Act still placing responsibility on employers to provide reasonable adjustments, digital accessibility is no longer optional. It’s a business imperative.

How Accessibility Toolbar Removes Online Barriers

Accessibility Toolbar makes it significantly easier for Disabled and Neurodiverse candidates to apply for your jobs by giving them the control to engage with your careers site in the way that suits them best.

The toolbar includes adjustable tools such as:

• Dyslexia-friendly fonts
• Text-to-speech
• Magnification
• Colour contrast controls
• Reading guides
• Simplified layout options

Instead of struggling with fixed design choices, candidates can instantly tailor your careers portal to their preferred experience. This not only boosts application completion rates, it communicates that your organisation values diversity, access, and inclusion from the very first interaction.

A Win for HR, Talent Acquisition and Employer Brand

HR and recruitment teams benefit directly from improved accessibility. When candidates can engage with your careers content more comfortably, you receive:

• More completed applications
• A larger and more diverse candidate pool
• Stronger employer brand reputation
• Increased compliance with accessibility requirements
• Better alignment with ESG, ED&I and corporate responsibility goals

In 2025, organisations that invest in accessibility are the ones attracting the widest talent pools, and winning the competition for skilled applicants.

Start Your 90-Day Free Trial Today

The best part? You can test the Accessibility Toolbar for 90 days at no cost.

Setup takes just minutes, and your candidates will immediately notice the difference.

If you’re ready to reduce barriers and make your hiring process inclusive from the first click, get started here: 👉 Try the Accessibility Toolbar (90 DAY FREE TRIAL)
https://accessibilitytoolbar.com/pricing/