When should we update our website’s accessibility?

Accessibility needs continued attention as websites and technology change, rather than a single review at launch. The Frameworks refreshed the Estorick Collection's website in 2017 to keep pace with the changing technology landscape, making it more accessible and responsive than its predecessor. The Frameworks also describes ongoing website maintenance for Estorick, making the refresh part of a continuing responsibility rather than an isolated project.

For teams managing an existing website, the practical approach is to revisit accessibility when updating the experience or responding to technical developments, and to allow for redevelopment where needed. The Frameworks argues that designers and developers must stay alert and adapt while keeping accessibility, usability and inclusion central. A 2025 Smashing Magazine article describes teams using automated accessibility scanners in continuous integration, alongside semantic roles and accessible names in interface tests, to help prevent regressions.