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AccessiBe to Release New Search Engine Designed for Internet Accessibility

AccessFind will make it easier for people with disabilities to search the web

By Joshua Hawkins Joshua Hawkins Freelance Technology Reporter Full Sail University Josh Hawkins is a freelance writer for Lifewire who loves writing about the latest tech and gadgets that help make people’s lives easier. As an avid gamer and VR enthusiast, he also enjoys diving deep into the technology that helps bring those kinds of experiences to life. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on May 25, 2021 03:32PM EDT Fact checked by Rich Scherr Fact checked by Rich Scherr University of Maryland Baltimore County Rich Scherr is a seasoned technology and financial journalist who spent nearly two decades as the editor of Potomac and Bay Area Tech Wire. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Smart & Connected Life Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming Internet accessibility company accessiBe has unveiled the first search engine designed specifically to find accessible websites for users with disabilities. The company, which earlier this year announced $28 million in its first round of funding, announced the initiative on Tuesday, noting that the upcoming consumer-focused search engine, called accessFind, will allow people with disabilities to easily determine whether or not a website is accessible. The engine is expected to launch soon, though an official date has yet to be announced. fotograzia / Getty "For too many people, using popular search engines is a frustrating and fruitless experience," Shir Ekerling, CEO of accessiBe, said in the press release. "With the understanding of the web accessibility gap, the decision to put our resources into accessFind was an easy one. With accessFind, internet users with disabilities finally have a search engine that provides them with results of readily accessible websites, working to bridge the existing digital divide." The new search engine is just one part of accessiBe’s plans to make the internet more accessible. The company’s public roadmap also details plans to launch free enterprise-grade tools, as well as an accessibility platform specifically for engineering teams. The company says that only 2% of websites are accessible, making it difficult for people with disabilities to find websites that they can fully make use of. With accessFind, the company hopes to make it easier for users to find websites that offer a full range of usability options to meet their needs. For too many people, using popular search engines is a frustrating and fruitless experience. In the past, accessiBe has worked to create automated tools that websites can use to increase the accessibility of their content. The company claims that it will offer 120,000 accessible websites at the launch of accessFind and believes that this new initiative will help it reach its goal of making the internet accessible by 2025. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire Find Niche Content With These Search Engines How to Pick the Right Search Engine How to Find the Most Popular Searches Online 5 Best Ways to Find a Cell Phone Number Online The 7 Best Mobile Search Engines How to Remove Safe Finder From Mac Manage Search Engines and One-Click Search in Firefox How to Find a Website Search Engines: What They Are & How They Work Allow or Deny Access to Your Physical Location Settings Internet 101: Beginners Quick Reference Guide Bing Advanced Search Tricks You Should Know How to Share Internet Access How to Add Search Engines to Internet Explorer 11 How to Make Google Your Default Search Engine Managing Add-Ons in Internet Explorer 11 Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies