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Accessible by Design, Compliant by Default
Accessible digital experiences are essential for institutions committed to inclusion, compliance, and public trust. We work with universities and public agencies to evaluate where they stand, address what matters, and build the internal capacity to maintain accessibility over time. From WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508 compliance to readiness for evolving DOJ standards, we support lasting progress, not one-time fixes.
Building readiness from public sites to course content & mobile apps
WCAG/508-aligned remediation without overlays or shortcuts
Proven higher-ed experience across complex content ecosystems
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Core Accessibility Services
Evaluation of websites, apps, and content to identify usability and compliance issues.
Consulting on accessibility integration across design, content, and operations.
Role-based training to build in-house accessibility knowledge and capability.
Guidance and support to resolve accessibility issues at the source.
Custom workflows to track progress, risk, and accessibility outcomes.
Support aligning internal practices with accessibility laws and frameworks.
From requirements to deployment and beyond
Whether we're building a net-new application or integrating existing systems, every engagement follows a disciplined delivery model — with agency stakeholders involved at every stage, not just the beginning and end.
Define functional and technical requirements with agency stakeholders. Map user journeys for citizen-facing applications, workflow requirements for internal systems, and integration dependencies across existing platforms. Compliance requirements — Section 508, FedRAMP, FISMA — scoped and documented before any development begins.
Findings translated into a prioritized remediation roadmap. Issues categorized by severity, user impact, and remediation complexity. Quick wins identified for immediate resolution, longer-term fixes scoped and scheduled. Roadmap agreed upon with agency stakeholders before remediation begins.
Hands-on remediation of identified issues across web applications, mobile apps, PDFs, and documents. For new development engagements, accessibility requirements built into design and development from the outset — validated at each sprint rather than tested at the end.
Post-remediation testing to confirm all issues are resolved. Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) produced for custom components where required. Sign-off documentation provided for agency compliance records.
Developer and content author training to maintain accessibility standards going forward. For ongoing engagements, continuous monitoring, regular audits, and remediation support as applications evolve and new content is published.
Compliance frameworks we work within
Digital accessibility is a legal obligation for government agencies — not an optional enhancement. Our work is grounded in the specific standards and regulations your agency is accountable to.
The primary framework for all our accessibility work. Comprehensive testing, remediation, and development against Section 508 requirements and WCAG 2.1 AA success criteria — the standard federal and most state agencies are required to meet. WCAG 2.2 testing available for agencies moving to the updated standard.
State and local government agencies are subject to ADA Title II digital accessibility requirements. Our testing and remediation addresses both Section 508 and ADA Title II compliance obligations — particularly relevant following recent DOJ rulemaking expanding digital accessibility requirements for state and local governments.
European accessibility standard increasingly referenced in international government procurement. Testing available for agencies with international digital presence or cross-border compliance obligations.
Updated accessibility guidelines published in 2023. We test against WCAG 2.2 for agencies moving beyond the WCAG 2.1 AA baseline, including new success criteria around focus appearance, dragging movements, and accessible authentication.
Accessibility controls within NIST 800-53 addressed as part of broader compliance engagements — particularly relevant for agencies undergoing ATO where accessibility is a documented control requirement.
Accessibility testing for applications deployed on FedRAMP-authorized platforms, ensuring UI deliverables meet Section 508 requirements as part of the broader FedRAMP compliance posture.
Internal control attestations for Consultadd's own operations available on request under NDA.
Frequently asked questions
Everything contracting officers, IT leaders, and prime capture teams routinely ask before engaging.
Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and WCAG 2.1 AA — the two standards federal and state agencies are most commonly required to meet. We also test against WCAG 2.2 where agencies are moving toward that standard.
Yes. We test and remediate web applications, mobile apps, PDFs, Word documents, PowerPoint presentations, and fillable forms. Government agencies typically have compliance obligations across all of these.
Automated scanning catches a significant portion of issues quickly but misses anything requiring human judgment — color contrast in context, logical reading order, meaningful image descriptions, and keyboard interaction patterns. We combine both because automated alone is never sufficient for full compliance.
Yes. We produce Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates for custom components and applications. VPATs are often required by procurement officers before a system can be accepted — we include them as a standard deliverable where needed.
Yes — and this is significantly more efficient than retrofitting after development. Accessibility requirements are incorporated at the design stage, validated during development sprints, and formally tested before deployment.
Document remediation is a common engagement type. We assess the volume, prioritize by public-facing impact, and remediate at scale — tagging, reading order, alt text, and form field labeling across large document libraries.
Yes. Developer training covers accessible coding practices. Content author training covers how to produce accessible documents, images, and media going forward. Training reduces your ongoing remediation burden significantly.
Through a continuous monitoring and periodic audit model. As new features are released or content is updated, accessibility is re-validated. We can operate as your ongoing accessibility partner rather than a one-time auditor.
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