Wix Accessibility Statement — A Nice to Have or a Must to Have?

Ekaterina Oduncu
Apr 27
2 min read

When building a beautiful, functional website on Wix, you might be thinking about layouts, colors, fonts, and user experience.But there’s one crucial element that often gets overlooked: accessibility — and more specifically, the Accessibility Statement.

So, is having an Accessibility Statement on your Wix site just a "nice touch"?Or is it becoming an absolute must-have?

Let’s dive in.

🌍 What Is an Accessibility Statement?

An Accessibility Statement is a page (or section) on your website that explains:

Your commitment to making your website accessible to people with disabilities
What accessibility standards your site aims to meet (like WCAG 2.0/2.1)
Any known limitations or issues
How users can contact you if they experience accessibility barriers

In short: it’s a way of showing you care — and it gives users an easy path to reach out if they need help.

⚖️ Legal Side: Is It Required?

In some countries, yes — an Accessibility Statement is legally required:

European Union: under the EU Web Accessibility Directive, public sector websites must have a statement. By the end of 2025, private sector will be included, too. Some countries like France and Germany partially require for private services companies.
Israel: the Web Accessibility Regulations strongly encourage including one, even for private businesses.
United States: While there’s no federal law mandating a statement, it’s considered a smart move under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) best practices.

And even where it’s not 100% mandatory yet, having a clear Accessibility Statement can protect you legally by showing good faith efforts toward inclusion and compliance.

🤝 Why You Should Have One — Even If It’s Not Mandatory

Build Trust: Showing you care about all users strengthens your brand's reputation.
Demonstrate Effort: If someone ever challenges your site’s accessibility, a statement shows you're proactive.
Improve SEO: Accessibility improvements often boost SEO performance (yes, Google cares!).
Future-Proof Your Site: Laws are getting stricter worldwide — it’s easier to be ready now.

🛠️ How to Add an Accessibility Statement on Wix

It’s easier than you think:

Create a new standalone page called "Accessibility" or "Accessibility Statement."
Write a clear, honest statement (Wix even offers templates you can customize).
Link to it from your footer — just like you would with Privacy Policy or Terms of Use.

You can even use Wix’s Accessibility Wizard to help you identify issues and explain what’s been done!

✨ Final Thoughts

Is a Wix Accessibility Statement a "nice to have"?Sure — it makes your site look thoughtful and modern.

But is it becoming a "must-have"?Absolutely — for legal safety, user trust, and future-proofing your brand.

If you’re building or running a Wix site today, making it accessible — and proudly sharing your commitment through an Accessibility Statement — isn't just smart. It's the right thing to do.

Need help making your Wix site accessible and creating an Accessibility Statement?👉 Contact me — I’ll help you set it up easily and professionally!