Open Accessibility Assessment Framework for Computer Peripherals and Consumer Electronics

The Open Accessibility Assessment Framework for Computer Peripherals and Consumer Electronics is an open-access framework designed to support the evaluation, improvement, and benchmarking of accessibility within hardware products, peripherals, and consumer electronic devices.

The framework combines a professional accessibility assessment methodology, structured scoring systems, tailored accessibility-needs modules, and public-facing “light assessment” tools designed to empower both organisations and end users.

Developed through collaboration between researchers, industry practitioners, accessibility advocates, and inclusive design specialists, the framework translates high-level accessibility principles and standards into practical evaluation criteria that can be integrated into real-world product development workflows.

The framework is structured around 10 core accessibility elements and supports continuous accessibility improvement through repeatable scoring, assessment guidance, and modular accessibility evaluation approaches.

This Version 1.0 release includes:

• a professional accessibility audit framework,
• public accessibility assessment tools,
• accessibility-needs-specific modules,
• governance and contribution structures,
• scoring methodologies,
• and supporting implementation documentation.

The framework is intended to support inclusive technology development, accessibility transparency, user empowerment, and wider adoption of accessibility-first product design practices.