Our mission is to create spaces—whether digital or physical—where accessibility is not just a requirement but a key to inclusion and equity. With over 15 years of experience in the accessibility space in South Africa, we help schools, businesses, and digital platforms ensure that everyone is truly understood.
Led by Chelsea Williamson, an expert in Disability Rights with an Master in Human Rights: Disability Rights and a passion driven by her own neurodivergent experiences, Be Understood brings unmatched expertise to accessibility consulting. Chelsea has worked with top brands like iStore, delivered a TEDx Talk on Accessibility and Inclusion, and currently serves on the PanSALB South African Sign Language National Language Board (SASL NLB), demonstrating her deep commitment to improving accessibility across diverse communities.
We operate under the guidance of South African legislation and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).
We operate under the guidance of South African legislation and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).
From websites to mobile apps, we audit digital platforms to make sure they are accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities.
We assess workspaces, public areas, and other built environments to ensure they are accessible to everyone, identifying and addressing barriers for people with disabilities.
Empower your team with the tools to integrate accessibility into daily operations and design processes.
Enhance your social media presence by ensuring that your content is accessible to all, including captions, alt text, and more.
We ensure schools are environments where all students can thrive, providing actionable recommendations for creating inclusive spaces.
Tailored strategies to meet your organization’s unique needs, ensuring lasting inclusivity and compliance.
From websites to mobile apps, we audit digital platforms to make sure they are accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities.
Enhance your social media presence by ensuring that your content is accessible to all, including captions, alt text, and more.
We ensure schools are environments where all students can thrive, providing actionable recommendations for creating inclusive spaces.
We assess workspaces, public areas, and other built environments to ensure they are accessible to everyone, identifying and addressing barriers for people with disabilities.
Empower your team with the tools to integrate accessibility into daily operations and design processes.
Tailored strategies to meet your organization’s unique needs, ensuring lasting inclusivity and compliance.
Contact us today to schedule a consultation and take the first step towards creating a more accessible, inclusive world.