Learn Finnish: Tavoite on yhdenvertainen saavutettavuus.

While both mean 'equal', tasa-arvoinen often refers specifically to gender equality or broad social parity. Yhdenvertainen is the formal term for equal treatment and non-discrimination regardless of background. In official policies like this one, yhdenvertainen is the standard choice.

Does saavutettavuus refer to physical accessibility, like wheelchair ramps?

Usually not. In Finnish, physical accessibility (being barrier-free) is typically called esteettömyys. Saavutettavuus is heavily used for digital accessibility (such as websites) or the overall attainability of a service.

How is the long noun saavutettavuus formed?

It starts with the verb saavuttaa (to reach or achieve). This is turned into the present passive participle adjective saavutettava (reachable or accessible). Finally, adding the suffix -uus turns the adjective into the noun saavutettavuus (accessibility).

How would I add 'regardless of the goal' to this sentence using the current lesson's grammar?

You would put the word tavoite (goal) into the elative case, which is tavoitteesta, and follow it with riippumatta. To say 'accessibility regardless of the goal', you would say saavutettavuus tavoitteesta riippumatta.