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  • Automated and Manual testing
  • WCAG, ADA, Section 508, EAA compliant
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What is an
Accessibility Audit?

An accessibility audit is a comprehensive evaluation of a digital product, such as a website or mobile application, to assess its compliance with accessibility standards, particularly the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). This audit identifies barriers that may prevent people with disabilities from accessing and using the digital product effectively. 

Laws and Standards

We are committed to adhering to the highest standards of accessibility. We strive to meet the requirements of laws like the:

ACA

ADA

WCAG

EAA

SECTION 508

AODA

Our Audit Process

Our process is based on a comprehensive and meticulous approach to ensure thoroughness and accuracy in accessibility audits. Here’s an overview of our Audit process:

Initial Consultation and Goal Setting

We start with a consultation to understand your organization’s needs, goals, and digital assets. We gather information to define assessment objectives and determine the best accessibility level for your organization, focusing on understanding your needs and setting clear goals.

Audit Scope and Cost Estimation

We’ll outline the audit scope and assess the complexity of your pages or screens, including layout, content, functionalities, and user flows. Based on this, we’ll provide a cost estimate and detail the timeline, deliverables, and requirements.

Conduct Accessibility Testing

We assess your digital assets against WCAG success criteria using a blend of automated tools, manual reviews, and assistive technology testing. This includes reviewing color contrast, checking keyboard accessibility, and evaluating the underlying code. The web audit will be performed on Chrome with JAWS and NVDA screen readers, while mobile audits will use iOS VoiceOver and Android TalkBack.

User Testing with Individuals with Disabilities

We include user testing with individuals who have disabilities, particularly screen reader users. They test the pages and report any accessibility failures according to WCAG standards, providing real-world feedback on the accessibility of your digital assets.

Quality Assurance

Following testing, we conduct a thorough code review to identify accessibility issues not caught by automated tools. This step helps eliminate false positives related to browser or assistive technology quirks and ensures that only genuine accessibility failures are addressed.

Comprehensive Audit Report

We create a detailed report outlining the identified issues, their impact, and remediation instructions. The report includes screenshots, code snippets, and examples. We also allocate time for quality assurance and provide a walk-through of the report to ensure you understand the areas needing improvement.

What Is Included in Our Accessibility Audit Report?

  • Executive summary – An overview of the audit results and key findings.
  • Introduction – Background information about the audit and its purpose.
  • Methodology – Details about the audit methodology, including tools and techniques used.
  • Scope and limitations – A description of the audit’s scope and any limitations that may have impacted the audit results.
  • Detailed findings – A detailed list of all accessibility issues found during the audit, along with recommendations for remediation.
  • Prioritization of issues – An assessment of the severity of each accessibility issue found, with a recommended prioritization for remediation.
  • Compliance status – An assessment of the website’s compliance with relevant accessibility standards, such as WCAG 2.2.
  • Conclusions and recommendations – A summary of the audit findings and recommendations for remediation.
  • Technical appendix – A detailed technical report that includes information about each accessibility issue found, including code snippets and screenshots.
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Next Steps

Implement the Changes

Once you have the audit report, the next crucial step is to implement the recommended changes. It’s important to take the time to understand each issue and make sure the solutions are correctly applied. Our team is available to assist you in this process, ensuring that each accessibility barrier is effectively addressed, making your website more accessible for all users.

Monitor Progress

As you start implementing changes, it’s vital to monitor your progress to ensure that accessibility improvements are being made. Tracking which issues have been resolved and which are still outstanding will help you stay organized and focused. Regularly updating your team on the progress can also ensure that everyone is on the same page and working towards the same goals.

Stay Updated

Accessibility standards evolve over time, and it’s important to keep your website compliant with the latest guidelines. Regularly review the latest WCAG updates and ensure your website remains accessible. Our team can provide ongoing support to keep you informed about any changes in accessibility standards and help you adapt your website accordingly.

Engage Users

User feedback is invaluable in the accessibility process. Encourage users with disabilities to provide feedback on your website’s accessibility. This real-world input can highlight areas that might have been overlooked and ensure that your website meets the needs of all users. Our team can help you gather and analyze this feedback to make further improvements.

The value of investing in Accessibility

Here are just a few reasons why investing in web accessibility consulting is a smart move for your business

Reach a wider audience​

People with disabilities represent a significant portion of the online population. By making your website accessible, you open your doors to a whole new customer base.

Reduce
Legal Risk

Many countries have regulations in place. Consulting with an expert can help you ensure your website complies with these regulations and avoid potential legal issues.

Boost
Brand Image

People appreciate companies that are inclusive and care about everyone’s experience. Web accessibility shows you’re committed to creating an inclusive space.

Improve Search Engine Ranking

Search engines like Google favor websites that are accessible. Following accessibility best practices can actually help your website rank higher in search results.

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WCAG Audit Service FAQs

An accessibility audit is where someone manually goes through your website and looks for accessibility issues under WCAG 2.0/2.1/2.2. A typical accessibility audit cost per page ranges from $150 to $500 and there are various factors that will impact the cost like consulting, VPAT, follow-up audit, training etc. There is no one-size-fits-all cost for WCAG audit services; this needs to be tailored for each customer depending on the application being assessed.

To simplify estimating the cost of an accessibility audit, we developed an accessibility cost calculator that offers a high-level overview of the expenses involved in achieving WCAG compliance for your website.

Accessibility Cost Calculator

Additionally, we’ve provided a detailed cost breakdown of our accessibility services on our pricing page.

Accessibility Services Pricing

The timeline of a web accessibility audit depends on the size and complexity of the website. A small website may take a few days to audit, while a larger website with more complex functionality may take several weeks.

The time of delivery for each WCAG audit The time of delivery for each WCAG audit depends on factors such as the number of pages, number of components, and whether it is a website, web application, or mobile application. Delivery times vary depending on the platform.depends on factors such as the number of pages, number of components, and whether it is a website, web application, or mobile application. Delivery times vary depending on the platform.

After a web accessibility audit, the organization will receive a detailed report of findings and recommendations for remediation. The organization can then work to implement the recommended changes to improve the accessibility of their website.

After the remediation fixes are implemented for the issues identified during the audit, a validation is performed to ensure that all fixes are working as expected and meet WCAG conformance. Depending on the client’s request, a conformance statement such as VPAT or an accessibility statement is prepared.

At DigitalA11Y, we deliver the accessibility audit report in an Excel format, which will contain the following details:

  1. Executive summary – an overview of the audit results and key findings.
  2. Introduction – background information about the audit and its purpose.
  3. Methodology – details about the audit methodology, including tools and techniques used.
  4. Scope and limitations – a description of the audit’s scope and any limitations that may have impacted the audit results.
  5. Detailed findings – a detailed list of all accessibility issues found during the audit, along with recommendations for remediation.
  6. Prioritization of issues – an assessment of the severity of each accessibility issue found, with a recommended prioritization for remediation.
  7. Compliance status – an assessment of the website’s compliance with relevant accessibility standards, such as WCAG 2.2.
  8. Conclusions and recommendations – a summary of the audit findings and recommendations for remediation.
  9. Technical appendix – a detailed technical report that includes information about each accessibility issue found, including code snippets and screenshots.

When selecting a web accessibility audit service provider, look for a provider with experience in accessibility testing and compliance, knowledge of accessibility guidelines and regulations, and a proven track record of delivering high-quality accessibility audits.

It is not feasible to perform a manual website accessibility audit on an entire website. Our accessibility audit specialists will usually work with you to identify exactly which pages to check, but start by putting a sample together to give them an idea of what’s on your
website. Your sample should include:
• Your site’s homepage
• Content pages that are mostly text based
• Images, video and audio content
• Interactive tools and transaction, like forms
• Pages including login functionality, if your website has them
• PDFs and other document types you have
• Dynamic content like pop-up windows
• Navigation pages, including your sitemap and pages with search functionality

At DigitalA11Y, we use a combination of automation and manual accessibility testing methods to perform an accessibility audit and generate a report. We do not rely solely on automation testing as it only catches 30% of accessibility issues.

At DigitalA11Y, accessibility audits are performed by IAAP-certified accessibility specialists. Our subject matter experts have various certifications, such as DHS Trusted Tester, CPACC, WAS, and others. In addition to industry recognitions, our accessibility audit specialists bring more than 10 years of industry experience, where they have led accessibility audits for large organizations.

Yes, we have people with disabilities who perform accessibility audits and are also part of user testing activities. We recognize that people with disabilities have unique perspectives and experiences that can help us identify and address accessibility barriers that might otherwise go unnoticed.