Accessibility built into the learning experience
Accessibility is fundamental to learning
Every learner should be able to demonstrate their knowledge, skills and achievements without barriers.
At PebblePad, accessibility is not an afterthought or a compliance exercise. It is a core part of how we design, build and improve our products, helping institutions create more inclusive learning, assessment and professional development experiences. We believe disability, assistive technology, or preferred ways of working should never prevent someone from participating fully in education.
Our goal is simple: to provide equitable experiences that give every learner the opportunity to succeed.
Built with accessibility in mind
Accessibility is embedded throughout our product development lifecycle, from initial design through to release and ongoing enhancement.
Since 2025, we have significantly expanded our accessibility programme, including:
A dedicated accessibility engineering team
Accessibility reviews throughout design and development
Cross-functional accessibility champions across the business
Regular collaboration with independent accessibility specialists
Ongoing engagement with customers, educators and learners to inform improvements
This approach helps ensure accessibility remains an integral part of product quality, usability and innovation.
Conformance and compliance
PebblePad is committed to meeting internationally recognised accessibility standards.
Following extensive evaluation and testing, PebblePad has achieved WCAG 2.2 AA conformance across all core user journeys within Pebble+ and PebblePocket, supporting accessible experiences for learners, educators and assessors.
Our accessibility programme is guided by:
- Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA
- Revised Section 508 standards
- Emerging accessibility legislation and regulatory requirements, including Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT)
For institutions conducting accessibility reviews or procurement assessments, we provide a Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) detailing our accessibility conformance.
Tested by experts and real users
Accessibility is validated through a combination of automated testing, manual testing and assistive technology testing.
We regularly evaluate PebblePad and PebblePocket using:
Screen readers
Keyboard-only navigation
Voice access tools
Magnification and zoom technologies
Independent accessibility audits
Testing involving users with disabilities
Audit findings are tracked, prioritised and incorporated into future releases as part of our continuous improvement approach.
Accessibility is a journey, not a destination
We are committed to being transparent about both our achievements and the areas where we continue to improve.
Accessibility is not treated as a one-time project. It is an ongoing process of learning, validation and enhancement informed by independent auditing, customer feedback and evolving standards. Our accessibility roadmap continues to focus on improving remaining areas of the platform while supporting future regulatory requirements and user needs.
Supporting educators to create accessible learning experiences
As an authoring platform, we are committed not only to making PebblePad accessible, but also to helping educators create accessible experiences for their learners.
Explore our practical guidance to help you:
- Design more inclusive learning activities
- Create accessible templates and workbooks
- Support diverse learner needs
- Improve the accessibility of submitted evidence and portfolios
Talk to our team
If you have questions about accessibility or would like to discuss your institution's requirements, we would love to hear from you.