Why RPwD matters for websites
Digital services are part of how people access information, benefits, education, and commerce. Accessibility barriers can exclude people with disabilities from those journeys.
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RPwD Act Website Accessibility Guide
India's Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act raises expectations for accessible digital services. AccessibilityScore.in helps teams spot common technical barriers early while planning deeper manual review.
Short Answer
RPwD-related website accessibility work should treat automated scans as triage. A free axe-core check can surface missing labels, contrast issues, and ARIA problems, but it cannot prove RPwD compliance on its own.
What automation can contribute
Automated scans help teams find repeatable code-level issues across templates and content pages before those defects reach users or formal review.
What still needs people
Keyboard access, screen reader meaning, forms, error recovery, language clarity, and complete task flows require manual WCAG-oriented testing and remediation evidence.
Common Questions
Does an automated scan prove RPwD compliance?
No. Automated tools can find some accessibility failures, but RPwD readiness depends on whether people with disabilities can complete real tasks and whether broader legal and organizational requirements are met.
What should Indian teams do after a scan?
Fix critical automated findings, validate key journeys manually, and document remediation. Consider standards such as IS 17802 and GIGW where they apply to your program.