Posted 31 Jul 2025
Genius Finder™ Achieves Shaw Trust Digital Accessibility Certification
Genius Finder™ Achieves Shaw Trust Digital Accessibility Certification

At Genius Within, inclusion isn’t just part of what we do—it’s the foundation of everything we build. That’s why we’re proud to announce that our flagship digital platform, Genius Finder™, has been awarded the Shaw Trust Accessibility Services Accreditation, officially confirming our platform is compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 A and AA standards.
This certification recognises the platform’s accessibility for people with a wide range of physical, sensory, cognitive, and neurodivergent profiles.
What is Shaw Trust Digital Accessibility Certification?
Shaw Trust is one of the UK’s most respected disability inclusion organisations, and its digital accessibility certification is regarded as a gold standard in the industry. The assessment process includes:
- Over 60 hours of testing by people with lived experience of disability,
- A technical review by qualified digital accessibility auditors,
- Evaluation against WCAG 2.2 A and AA criteria, the latest international accessibility standard.
Each accreditation is based on real-world usability, not just theoretical compliance. The result is a seal of approval that ensures digital products and services are genuinely usable by a diverse population.
Why Digital Accessibility Matters
1 in 5 people in the UK has a disability, and many more experience cognitive, sensory, or mental health challenges that can make digital environments difficult to navigate. For neurodivergent users—including people with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and other cognitive differences—poor digital design can create unnecessary barriers to accessing work, education, and support services.
By designing Genius Finder™ to meet rigorous accessibility standards, we help ensure everyone can benefit from the insights, tools, and coaching pathways our platform provides, regardless of how they process information.
Accessible design improves usability for everyone—not just disabled users. Clear layouts, keyboard navigation, screen reader compatibility, and intuitive interactions support better digital experiences across the board.
Accessibility in the Workplace: A Strategic Imperative
Organisations are increasingly expected to meet accessibility standards—not only to fulfil their legal obligations under the Equality Act and Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) Accessibility Regulations—but also to create inclusive cultures where all talent can thrive.
Whether you’re investing in digital platforms for recruitment, onboarding, learning and development, or employee wellbeing, platforms that are certified as WCAG 2.2 compliant provide assurance that they’re built with all users in mind.
If you’re exploring neurodiversity platforms or cognitive assessment tools, checking for WCAG 2.2 certification is a good place to start. It’s one indicator that the provider has committed to accessibility in practice, not just in principle.
What This Means for Genius Finder™ Users
- For individuals, it means a more inclusive, usable experience—one that’s been tested by people with a wide range of access needs.
- For organisations, it’s assurance that the tools you’re investing in are aligned with best practice in digital inclusion.
- For society, it’s one more step toward a world where talent is enabled, not excluded.
At Genius Within, we believe technology should adapt to people—not the other way around. That’s why accessibility isn’t an optional feature. It’s integral to our product development process.
Learn more about Genius Finder at www.geniusfinder.com