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Wawsome is a web accessibility technology company that develops software for improving the accessibility of websites and helping organizations address digital accessibility requirements. The company provides tools including an accessibility widget, accessibility checker and a continuous monitoring platform.

History

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Wawsome was founded in 2023 by George Onofrievici and has operations in Romania and Germany. The company is operated by Wawsome Accessibility SRL, with its Romanian operations based in Bucharest.[1]

Products and services

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Wawsome's platform provides tools for evaluating and monitoring websites against accessibility standards, including the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). Its products include an accessibility widget, an accessibility checker, monitoring and reporting tools, and an accessibility statement generator.

The company's software uses artificial intelligence to automate certain accessibility tasks, including generating alternative text for images and ARIA labels, as well as providing accessibility adjustments and user profiles.

Wawsome markets its services primarily toward businesses seeking to improve website accessibility and address regulatory requirements such as the European Accessibility Act.

Public activity and research

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In 2026, Wawsome published an analysis of websites following the implementation of the European Accessibility Act, reporting that approximately nine out of ten websites it evaluated contained significant accessibility barriers. The findings were reported by Romanian media including Mediafax and Gandul.[2][3][4].

In August 2026, Wawsome launched the "Cunoaște-ți drepturile" ("Know Your Rights") campaign in Romania to inform consumers about digital accessibility rights and the process for reporting accessibility barriers. The initiative included educational materials and collaborations with organizations including the National Council of Disability in Romania and B-Inclusive.[5][6][7]


References

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  1. ↑ "George Onofrievici | GPeC". August 18, 2026.
  2. ↑ "La un an de la aplicarea legislației europene privind accesibilitatea digitală, 9 din 10 companii analizate de o companie de profil nu au site-uri accesibile". July 21, 2026.
  3. ↑ "La un an de la aplicarea legislației europene privind accesibilitatea digitală, 9 din 10 companii analizate de Wawsome nu au site-uri accesibile". July 21, 2026.
  4. ↑ https://www.prwave.ro/la-un-an-de-la-aplicarea-legislatiei-europene-privind-accesibilitatea-digitala-9-din-10-companii-analizate-de-wawsome-nu-au-site-uri-accesibile/
  5. ↑ "Wawsome lansează campania „Cunoaște-ți drepturile" pentru a informa consumatorii despre dreptul la accesibilitate digitală". August 18, 2026.
  6. ↑ https://www.prwave.ro/wawsome-lanseaza-campania-cunoaste-ti-drepturile-pentru-a-informa-consumatorii-despre-dreptul-la-accesibilitate-digitala/
  7. ↑ "Wawsome lansează campania „Cunoaște-ți drepturile" pentru a informa consumatorii despre dreptul la accesibilitate digitală – ClubIT&C".