website Accessibility Audit

What is a Website Accessibility Audit?

One of the first steps that must be taken with the goal of developing an ADA accessible website is a Website Accessibility Audit. The audit takes a deep look using a real person who uses the same assistive technologies as those who are physically required to make changes in how they use a computer.

First, the pages that make up the base of all the other pages within your website are ascertained. These pages are sometimes referred to as template pages, meaning, they are dynamic templates used within the website.

What is a Website Accessibility Audit?

The heart of our Website Accessibility Audit lies in the creation of an Website Accessibility Audit Report This detailed report meticulously outlines our findings during the comprehensive testing process. It acts as a roadmap for our teams, guiding you through the accessibility landscape of your website.

Who Should Have a Website Accessibility Audit Performed?

Most businesses are required to have an accessible website to meet the ADA requirements which uses the WCAG standards.

Schools, businesses and government agencies or organizations who receive federal funding and must be compliant with Section 504/508.

Those who have a legal lawsuit pending or have received a demand letter and want to remediate the errors to facilitate the needed changes to comply with the demands of the complaint, so your website follows the guidelines set out by WCAG 2.2.

When you should request a Website Accessibility Audit

A Website Accessibility Audit should be completed when your goal is to have your website remediated by your team or ours. It is necessary to have the audit completed to pinpoint the errors. A manual audit will identify the errors, warnings, and notices.

If you have a development team who will want to perform the remediations, the Accessibility Report will provide the team with the pages the errors are on, the level of severity and show the WCAG standard. Depending on how versed your team is in implementing the remediations, optionally, Get ADA Accessible can also provide the necessary coding needed to perform the remediations.

What are the deliverable for a Website Accessibility Audit

You will receive a comprehensive, well-organized Accessibility Audit Report your team can utilize for making the needed changes on your website.
We will supply an Accessibility Statement you can modify for your business and place on your website.
An optional VPAT can be provided

Why Choose a Professional Website Accessibility Audit?

A thorough website accessibility audit requires expertise and experience with both automated tools and manual testing methods. While automated scans can quickly identify many issues, they often miss complex barriers that affect real users with disabilities. That’s why our audits combine technology with hands-on testing by experts who use screen readers, keyboard navigation, and other assistive devices.

Choosing a professional audit ensures your site meets legal standards and provides a truly inclusive experience for all users. It also minimizes the risk of costly lawsuits and reputational damage associated with accessibility failures.

How Our Website Accessibility Audit Benefits Your Business

Our comprehensive website accessibility audit not only identifies issues but also helps you understand their impact on your customers and users. With our detailed report, your team gains clear guidance on what to fix and why, prioritizing changes based on severity and legal risk.

Improving accessibility enhances usability for all visitors, increasing engagement and customer satisfaction. It demonstrates your commitment to inclusivity, which can be a significant competitive advantage in today’s market.

Next Steps After Your Website Accessibility Audit

Once the audit is complete, we can support your remediation efforts or collaborate with your development team. Our flexible approach ensures you have the resources and expertise you need to implement the necessary fixes effectively and efficiently.

Ongoing monitoring and periodic re-audits are also recommended to maintain compliance as laws evolve and your site changes.

Next Steps:

Schedule a convenient time to discuss your needs. We will review your goals with you and determine if an Accessibility Audit is the best solution for your business as well as the best options for remediation and ongoing methods of keeping your website accessible.

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