We are in a dynamic new era for digital accessibility. Momentum is being driven by sweeping regulatory ambition as exemplified by the European Accessibility Act, rapidly advancing technologies such as agentic AI, and changing social and market expectations about inclusion, equality, and equal access.
While the momentum is global, we recognize that the day-to-day realities of achieving compliance and building sustainable digital accessibility programs require localized knowledge and expertise. This need is particularly acute at a time when a majority of the world’s most visited websites continue to contain critical accessibility issues.
Deque welcomes Nexer to our global partner network
To confront these challenges, we’ve developed a global network of trusted partners committed to delivering the highest standards of digital accessibility excellence, and we are proud to welcome Nexer to Deque’s global partner network.
About Nexer
Nexer is a global technology and consultancy company with expertise in human-centered design, digital transformation, and inclusive user experience. Headquartered in Sweden, the company has over 2,800 experts across 16 countries, bringing regional expertise to organizations across the UK, Sweden, Germany, and broader European markets. The human-centered design agency Nexer Digital, part of the Nexer Group, which has specialized in accessibility and inclusive design for almost 20 years, will spearhead the partnership.
“Nexer is an ideal Deque partner, as their strong alignment with inclusive and ethical values, sector expertise in healthcare and the public sector, and ability to deliver local market knowledge to customers greatly enhances our ability to meet organizations where they are.” —Preety Kumar, CEO and founder of Deque
Preety adds that “digital accessibility is a global mission, and our global partnerships are essential to helping organizations around the world embed accessibility into their culture and operations and build long-term, sustainable accessibility programs.”
This aligns with observations shared by Hilary Stephenson, managing director of Nexer Digital, who states that “Accessibility is fundamentally about people being able to participate fully in modern digital life, and organizations increasingly recognize that inclusive design improves customer experience, strengthens brands, and creates better digital products for everyone.”
Stephenson sees the Deque partnership as a direct means of realizing these opportunities:
“Together with Deque, we can help organizations embed accessibility more effectively and sustainably across their digital services.” —Hilary Stephenson, managing director of Nexer Digital
About the partnership
As a Deque partner, Nexer will deliver services including localized accessibility strategy and planning, inclusive usability testing, and training and regulatory guidance. Customers can also access and purchase Deque’s suite of accessibility tools, which includes automated testing tools for web and mobile applications, enterprise-scale monitoring and reporting platforms, and developer-focused tools designed to identify issues earlier in the software development lifecycle.
What this means for your organization
As a global reseller, Nexer can provide your organization with access to the full Deque Axe Platform, including:
- Axe DevTools. Automated accessibility testing for web, iOS, and Android to find and fix up to 80% of issues.
- Axe Auditor. Guided manual testing, faster fixes, and full audit trails for everything automation can’t detect.
- Axe Monitor. Site-wide monitoring, reporting, and business intelligence to prioritize fixes, streamline collaboration, and provide clear visibility.
- Axe MCP Server. One-click accessibility fixes right in your IDE so devs can address issues as they code.
- Deque University. World-class, role-based accessibility training, an AI chatbot expert, and on-demand reference materials for every level and every area of expertise in digital accessibility.
As a strategic delivery partner, Nexer can support your organizations by:
- Recruiting and carrying out inclusive usability testing with disabled users
- Creating accessibility statements
- Delivering consulting, training, and regulatory guidance
- Embedding accessibility within wider digital transformation programs
- Helping teams build digital accessibility into day-to-day delivery
Next steps
Digital accessibility is an organization-wide effort. Whatever your role—compliance, technology, design, development—this partnership was built with you and your organization in mind.
As digital accessibility requirements and expectations continue to rapidly evolve, the best way to simultaneously meet the moment and stay ahead for the long term is to embrace a comprehensive, proactive approach that combines human expertise and experience with industry-leading tools and technology. Through this partnership with Deque and Nexer, you can access everything you need, optimized for your organization and your location.
Reach out so we can learn about your organization and explore how we can support your digital accessibility needs and opportunities.
