Website Accessibility Audits

Elevage Digital performs website accessibility audits for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 508 and European Accessibility Act (EAA) compliance. We use the most current Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards when testing your website. We use a combination of automated and manual testing methods to identify issues that make it hard for people to view your website or access your website with screen readers, keyboards, and other assistive technology.

Benefits of a Website Accessibility

  • Comply with laws and regulations*
  • Reduce the potential of being sued*
  • Increase the audience for your website
  • Improve website usability for everyone
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • SEO

What is Included in an Audit?

As part of a standard audit, we will test the following parts of your website for WCAG conformance:

  • Global Header and Footer
  • Homepage content and interactive features
  • 1 Standard Content page (i.e. About Us)
  • 1 Standard Form page (i.e. Contact Us)
  • For e-commerce sites, the following will also be tested:
  • Main Store Page
  • Singular Product Page
  • Shopping Cart and Checkout pages
  • For non-e-commerce sites, the following will also be tested:
  • 2-3 pages that represent different types of content and interactive features on the site.

After auditing your website, we will review with you our findings and help you make a plan to fix all identified issues. Elevage Digital can help with remediation or you can work with another designer/developer.

We can help you add an accessibility statement to your site. This statement explains which WCAG standard level the site meets, how it was tested, any known issues, and how users can contact you if they encounter a problem.

Lastly, we can train your website staff on how to maintain compliance as you add new content and features to your site.

Testing Methodology

Our thorough and detailed testing methodology included multiple methods of testing to uncover as many issues as possible. 

  • Automated Testing with Axe Dev Tools and other browser extensions to find basic issues
  • Keyboard-only testing for all interactive elements (ex. menus, links, forms, carousels, popups, tabs, accordions)
  • Screen reader testing with NVDA, VoiceOver, and TalkBack
  • Manual HTML and content review

Additional Accessibility Audit Services

Elevage Digital can perform the following additional accessibility testing services:

  • Monthly Accessibility Monitoring and Maintenance
  • Test and evaluate new themes, plugins, and third-party services that you are considering for your website.
  • Generate Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) and Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) documentation.

*LEGAL DISCLAIMER: Elevage Digital uses current WCAG standards as the guide for website accessibility best practices. However, following these best practices may not automatically result in an ADA-compliant website or compliance with any other laws. Elevage Digital cannot offer legal advice on compliance. Elevage Digital cannot guarantee protection against legal action related to compliance with ADA guidelines for Elevage Digitals’ potential and current customers. Elevage Digital will not be liable for any claims brought against potential or current clients related to ADA compliance; further, Elevage Digital will not be liable for claims related to code or content produced by you or any third party. If you are concerned about legal compliance with ADA guidelines or any other legalities related to your website, you must consult a licensed attorney.

Accessibility Audit Results from Elevage Digital

Accessibility Audit for Local Retailer

Elevage Digital recently completed an accessibility audit for a local retailer that has a physical shop as well as an online retail presence using Shopify.

Learn More About The Results

Recent Website Accessibility Articles

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