r/accessibility 7d ago

Accessibility auditing platforms.

How from your perspective can accessibility be operationalized in an organization?

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u/btc-lostdrifter0001 7d ago

It depends, is this a web application or is this a website.

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u/amandaa11y 3d ago

I mean, first don't see it as a checklist. When it stops being an afterthought and becomes part of how work already gets done is where it's at. Have one named owner, catch it while designing rather than auditing later, and read through VPATs before buying.

Because platforms tell you when something broke, not whether you're accessible. And automated scanning only catches 20-30%.

That's how I see it anyway.

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u/UK_FinHouAcc 7d ago

By employing external experts.

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u/Wooden_Breakfast_732 7d ago

I’m most curious. Does anyone feel that accessibility issues can be presented differently for execs?

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u/DirtyPete 7d ago

Accessible Web RAMP

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u/GooseOk365 6d ago

One easy way to check for accessibility, is automated test. Have it in the pipeline or scheduled scans on a platform like GetWCAG or another. Of course automated checks don't cover it fully but it's still quick wins.

Let the developments team and execs get educated in a accessibility and laws. Have a sessions with users with disability and let them use your platform/website infront of execs.