ISO 9241-171 Software Accessibility
ISO 9241-171 provides ergonomic guidance for the accessibility of software - desktop applications, enterprise systems and embedded interfaces that fall outside the purely web-focused scope of WCAG. We assess software usability for people with a wide range of abilities against its recommendations.
Overview
ISO 9241-171 provides ergonomic guidance for the accessibility of software - desktop applications, enterprise systems and embedded interfaces that fall outside the purely web-focused scope of WCAG. We assess software usability for people with a wide range of abilities against its recommendations.
Who Needs to Comply?
Vendors of desktop, enterprise and embedded software and their procurement teams.
Key Requirements
Software-specific criteria
Covers installed applications and system UIs beyond web pages.
Ergonomics of interaction
Input, output, focus, feedback and adaptability for diverse abilities.
Procurement evidence
Conformance documentation for buyers who cite ISO 9241 in tenders.
How we help you comply
Accessibility: Audits & Testing
Accessibility Audit (WCAG 2.2)
Full WCAG 2.2 AA conformance audit across web, mobile and PDF - with prioritized, developer-ready findings.
Innovation & Engineering
Inclusive UI/UX
Modern, brand-aligned UI/UX and design systems that meet WCAG 2.2 by construction.
Accessibility: Engineering & Remediation
Accessibility Remediation
Hands-on remediation of accessibility issues with your dev team, verified against WCAG 2.2.
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