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Web accessibility · WCAG 2.1 AA · ADA Compliance

Web Accessibility Audits & WCAG Compliance Reviews

We perform structured accessibility reviews focused on real usability barriers across websites and web applications. Our process combines automated scanning, manual keyboard and screen reader testing, WCAG evaluation, and remediation guidance designed to support long-term accessibility improvements.

Engagement Details

Standards
WCAG 2.1 AA • ADA • Section 508
Services
Accessibility Audits • Remediation Guidance • Compliance Consulting
Testing
Manual Testing • Keyboard Navigation • Screen Reader Review
Platforms
WordPress • Shopify • Custom Applications • SaaS Platforms
Deliverables
Issue Reports • Developer Guidance • Accessibility Documentation
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The Challenge

Most accessibility issues are structural, not cosmetic

Many websites pass automated scans while still presenting major barriers for users navigating with keyboards, screen readers, or assistive technologies.

Accessibility issues are often introduced gradually through design changes, third-party plugins, inconsistent content structures, or custom functionality that was never tested beyond visual appearance.

Without structured testing and remediation, organizations can face usability problems, compliance risks, legal exposure, and lost accessibility for real users.

Many organizations already use automated accessibility scanning tools, but automated scans alone often miss keyboard interaction issues, screen reader usability problems, focus management failures, and workflow barriers that require manual review and real user testing approaches.

  • Keyboard navigation often breaks in menus, modals, and forms
  • Screen reader users may encounter missing labels or confusing content structure
  • Accessibility overlays frequently fail to address underlying code issues
  • Low contrast, improper heading hierarchy, and inaccessible media create barriers
  • Automated scans alone cannot identify many real-world accessibility problems
  • Organizations often lack clear remediation guidance or implementation priorities

What We Review

A structured accessibility review focused on real usability

  • Automated accessibility scanning across templates and core user flows
  • Manual keyboard navigation testing and focus-state review
  • Screen reader testing using assistive technologies and semantic structure analysis
  • Review of forms, modals, navigation systems, and interactive components
  • WCAG 2.1 AA issue identification and prioritization
  • Contrast, typography, and visual accessibility review
  • Developer-focused remediation documentation and implementation guidance
  • Follow-up verification and accessibility consulting support

Common Accessibility Issues

Examples of issues identified during accessibility reviews

Keyboard Navigation Issues

Menus, dialogs, and interactive components that cannot be fully accessed without a mouse.

Screen Reader Structure Problems

Missing labels, incorrect heading hierarchy, and improperly structured semantic content.

Contrast & Visual Accessibility

Insufficient contrast ratios, unreadable text, and inaccessible UI components.

Form Accessibility Issues

Missing field labels, inaccessible validation messaging, and broken focus behavior.

Missing Alt Text

Meaningful images have empty, missing, or non-descriptive alt attributes.

Missing Form Labels

Forms missing accessible labels, instructions, or error associations that prevent assistive technologies from communicating required inputs clearly.

Keyboard Focus Problems

Focus indicators hidden or inconsistent across navigation menus, dialogs, modals, and interactive interface components.

Screen Reader Announcements

Dynamic interface updates, alerts, and modal interactions not properly announced to assistive technologies.

Our Process

How an accessibility review works. Our accessibility review process combines automated scanning, manual keyboard testing, screen reader evaluation, and remediation guidance aligned with WCAG standards and practical usability considerations.

  1. Discovery & Scope Review

    We identify key templates, workflows, integrations, and accessibility priorities.

  2. Automated Testing

    We run structured scans across pages and components to identify detectable WCAG issues.

  3. Manual Accessibility Review

    We manually test keyboard navigation, focus behavior, screen reader compatibility, and interactive functionality.

  4. Findings & Documentation

    Issues are categorized, prioritized, and documented with technical remediation guidance.

  5. Remediation Support

    We work with internal teams or developers to clarify implementation requirements and accessibility improvements.

  6. Follow-Up Verification

    Resolved issues are re-tested to confirm accessibility improvements and validate fixes.

Outcomes

Clear documentation and practical remediation guidance

Clear documentation and practical remediation guidance

Improved keyboard accessibility across all interactive elements

Screen-by-screen issue documentation with annotated screenshot evidence

Screen reader compatibility verified across primary user flows

Developer-focused implementation guidance

A stronger foundation for long-term accessibility compliance

Tools & Testing Methods

Accessibility testing combines automated tools with manual review. We work with industry-standard accessibility testing and monitoring tools to identify technical compliance issues, usability barriers, and ongoing accessibility risks across websites and web applications.

WAVE

Web Accessibility Evaluation Tool

Keyboard Navigation

Tab, Enter, Escape, Arrow key testing

Lighthouse

Google automated accessibility audit

WCAG 2.1 AA

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

axe DevTools

Deque automated rule-based testing

Colour Contrast Analyser

TPGi contrast ratio verification

NVDA

Windows screen reader testing

VoiceOver

macOS & iOS screen reader testing

Siteimprove

Accessibility monitoring and reporting workflows used by enterprise and public-sector organizations.

Key Takeaway

Accessibility is not a one-time checkbox or an overlay plugin. Effective accessibility work requires structured testing, thoughtful remediation, and an understanding of how real users interact with digital systems.

Our process focuses on identifying meaningful accessibility barriers, documenting practical fixes, and helping organizations improve usability across websites and applications over time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about accessibility audits

What is WCAG 2.1 AA?

WCAG 2.1 AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) is the internationally recognized standard for web accessibility. It defines success criteria across four principles: Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, and Robust. Level AA is the most commonly required standard for legal compliance in the US, EU, and internationally.

Are accessibility overlays enough

No. Overlay tools attempt to fix accessibility issues via JavaScript after the page loads, but they cannot reliably remediate underlying code problems. They have been widely criticized by the accessibility community and have been named directly in litigation. A proper audit addresses issues at the source code level.

Do you provide remediation guidance?

Yes. Accessibility reviews include documented findings and developer-focused recommendations to help teams prioritize and implement fixes.

Can you help with litigation-related accessibility concerns?

Yes. We can assist with structured audits, remediation planning, documentation, and accessibility consulting related to compliance concerns.

What platforms do you work with?

We work across WordPress, Shopify, custom applications, SaaS platforms, and enterprise web systems.

Do small businesses really need accessibility compliance?

Yes. ADA Title III has been broadly applied to websites regardless of company size. While enforcement more often targets larger organizations, small businesses have been named in lawsuits. The cost of proactive remediation is a fraction of the cost of a single legal response.

Need help improving accessibility?

We help organizations identify accessibility barriers, improve usability, and create more accessible digital experiences through structured audits and practical remediation guidance.