ADA compliance refers to adhering to the Americans with Disabilities Act standards, ensuring electronic information and digital technology are accessible to individuals with disabilities. For digital products, websites, and software, this typically involves aligning with WCAG 2.2 AA standards. Meeting these benchmarks guarantees that people using assistive technologies, such as screen readers or keyboard navigation, can perceive, understand, navigate, and interact with your platforms effectively.
What is an ADA specialist?
An ADA specialist is a professional who evaluates digital platforms and physical spaces to ensure they meet accessibility regulations and guidelines. In software and web development, an ADA specialist conducts comprehensive audits, reviews code and interfaces, tests with assistive tools like NVDA or VoiceOver, and provides remediation roadmaps. They help organizations remediate digital barriers, satisfy procurement demands, and maintain continuous compliance across digital assets.
What does ADA compliance include?
Digital ADA compliance includes evaluating and optimizing all digital touchpoints against established WCAG standards. This spans course content, navigation menus, and interactive elements like forms, media players, and buttons. Key requirements include keyboard-only navigation, proper focus order, adequate color contrast, alternative text for imagery, semantic HTML structure, and accessible downloadable files like PDFs. It ensures all users can access information without facing technological barriers.
How do you test products for WCAG and ADA compliance?
We test digital products through both automated tooling and rigorous manual evaluation. Automated scans identify baseline code issues, while manual testing evaluates keyboard-only navigation, screen reader compatibility with NVDA and VoiceOver, and logical focus orders. Additionally, we conduct usability testing with actual users of assistive technologies to confirm that compliance translates into practical, day-to-day usability across complex workflows.
What is included in an accessibility audit report?
Our accessibility audit delivers a detailed report mapping every identified barrier directly to violated WCAG 2.2 criteria. Each issue includes a severity rating classified as critical, serious, moderate, or minor, accompanied by annotated screenshots and actionable remediation guidance your development team can implement. The deliverable also includes a dedicated walkthrough call to review findings and clarify next steps.
Can you help produce a Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT)?
Yes, we assist organizations in meeting customer commitments on Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates (VPATs). We evaluate your digital product against Section 508 and WCAG benchmarks, document compliance levels accurately, and provide the technical substantiation needed for procurement. This helps software vendors satisfy rigorous government, educational, and enterprise vendor requirements to clear procurement and win contracts.
How do you handle PDF document accessibility remediation?
Our PDF remediation service ensures documents meet Section 508 compliance and WCAG 2.2 AA criteria. We establish logical heading hierarchies, tag reading orders, add descriptive alternative text for complex imagery, format multi-level tables, and configure fillable form fields. Every remediated document undergoes automated and manual verification and is delivered with ACR and PAC reports.
How long does a flat-fee accessibility audit take?
Our flat-fee accessibility audit report is delivered within ten business days of kickoff. Following the delivery, our team conducts a round of clarifying calls with your designers and engineers to review findings, discuss remediation priorities, and answer technical implementation questions. This fast turnaround ensures your team can address critical compliance gaps without delaying ongoing product development cycles.