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How we test: methodology and tools
Conformance is a measured result, not an opinion. Here is the methodology and the tooling behind every engagement.
The methodology
Testing follows the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Trusted Tester for Web methodology — a repeatable, criterion-by-criterion process the federal government uses to evaluate Section 508 conformance.
The tools
Automated coverage uses axe-core, the open-source engine maintained by Deque. Open-source tooling keeps results transparent and reproducible. Automation is the first pass, never the last.
Automated vs. manual
Automated checks reliably catch contrast, missing alt text, missing labels, and document-language issues. They cannot confirm keyboard operability, logical focus order, meaningful reading order, or whether a screen reader conveys the page. Those require manual and assistive-technology evaluation — and they are where most real-world barriers live.
The complimentary scan
A free automated WCAG 2.1 AA check of a single homepage. It is a first look that surfaces the issues a demand letter would likely cite — not a full audit.
On VPATs and conformance reports
A VPAT / Accessibility Conformance Report is completed and signed by the evaluator. Only automated criteria are pre-filled; conformance claims are never auto-generated, because a false attestation is a liability, not a deliverable.
Find out where you stand
A 30-minute introductory call, fixed-fee engagements, and a documented path to conformance.
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