The widespread use of applications has become an integral part of human life. In the pursuit of equal access for all individuals, including those with disabilities and special needs, businesses must embrace the concept of accessibility testing.
At Tx, we are driven by a vision of a fair and inclusive world. We offer an extensive array of accessibility testing services to make this vision a reality. Our team boasts advanced expertise and a profound understanding of accessibility testing standards, such as the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0, WCAG 2.1, WCAG 2.2, as well as specific regulations like Section 508, the UK Equality Act, Stanca Act, Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, and more. Through our services, we ensure that applications adhere to standardized accessibility practices.
Accessibility Testing Challenges and Solutions
- Limited awareness and understanding of accessibility guidelines and requirements
- Complexity of modern web content, including multimedia, dynamic elements, and interactive interfaces
- Effective accessibility testing tools and automated solutions that accurately detect all accessibility issues
- Compatibility across devices, browsers, and platforms, necessitating extensive testing and validation efforts
- Maintenance efforts to keep up with evolving accessibility standards and regulations
- Ensuring accessibility of your app and website to all
- Reducing cost and maintaining quality regardless of the type of device or platform
- Ensuring accessibility across multiple platforms
- Ruling out legal penalties
- Expert recommendations and advice
- Addressing Visual Impairment, Color Blindness, Partial Blindness, Deafness, Partial Deafness, Motor Impairment, Mobility Impairment
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Accessibility Testing Services
Manual Web Accessibility Testing
We conduct a thorough assessment of software, meticulously checking its compliance with W3C standards. Our team performs manual testing across various scenarios to ensure alignment with the WCAG 2.0, 2.1 and 2.2 success criteria.
Automated Web Accessibility Testing
Leveraging leading automation testing tools, we provide efficient automated accessibility testing services. We also furnish clients with detailed custom reports, enabling them to make informed decisions.
Mobile Accessibility Testing
Our expertise extends to a wide range of conformance evaluations for mobile applications, ensuring alignment with globally accepted accessibility standards. Our teams are well-versed in industry-leading accessibility testing tools, ensuring comprehensive testing on mobile devices.
Hardware Testing
Our accessibility testing experts conduct a comprehensive evaluation of hardware accessibility for products, ensuring compliance with Section 508 and other relevant standards. Our testing team includes individuals both with and without disabilities, employing various testing tools and assistive technologies to ensure seamless accessibility for all, including those with specific disabilities.
Accessibility Testing Reporting Structure
Our teams conduct a detailed analysis of the VPAT (Voluntary Product Accessibility Template) document. This report offers a comprehensive assessment of the business’s adherence to accessibility standards as outlined by Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. Our VPAT documentation report highlights key accessibility requirements, presents a framework for the vendor to articulate the compliance level, and includes explanatory notes.
Accessibility Testing - Application Features Tested
During our accessibility testing process, we thoroughly test following aspects to ensure a user-friendly and inclusive experience:
- Navigation
- Content Readability
- Keyboard Accessibility
- ARIA Roles and Attributes
- Error Handling and Validation
- Color Contrast
- Semantic HTML
- Page Zoom Feature
- Image Size and Color
- Multimedia
- Focus Areas
Accessibility Testing Process
Our accessibility testing team initiates the process by engaging with the client to gain a comprehensive understanding of their accessibility requirements.
- Our accessibility testing team initiates the process by engaging with the client to gain a comprehensive understanding of their accessibility requirements.
- Assess the scope of the project, determining the number of screens to be tested, specify the browsers and platforms to be included in the testing.
Following the identification of the screens to be tested, our testers define the specific accessibility testing tasks for websites, native apps, or mobile apps. - Conduct accessibility testing to ensure that the application aligns with the accessibility standards set forth by W3C, including WCAG 2.0, WCAG 2.1, and WCAG 2.2. Additionally, we ensure compliance with the Act Section 508 of the US Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (RPWD), and the Equality Act 2010.
Generate Voluntary Accessibility Product Template (VPAT) for the website/application to show its conformance with the accessibility guidelines
Accessibility Testing Standard
Our Accessibility Testing Differentiators
Tx ensures that all business-critical applications are accessible to everyone, aligning them with the latest accessibility standards, including W3C’s WCAG 2.0, WCAG 2.1, and WCAG 2.2, as well as Section 508, ADA, RPWD, and Stanca Act
We maintain an in-house team of highly skilled experts, including individuals with disabilities, who conduct thorough accessibility testing of applications. This diverse and experienced team enhances the depth and effectiveness of our testing.
We possess extensive experience with industry-leading open-source and commercial accessibility testing tools, including AChecker, WAVE, aXe, Web Accessibility Toolbar (WAT), Powermapper Sort site, and Accessibility Insight, among others
Our professionals are well-versed in working with all major screen readers used for accessibility testing, such as Job Access with Speech (JAWS), NonVisual Desktop Access (NVDA), Windows Narrator, TalkBack, VoiceOver, and ChromeVox. This ensures thorough testing for users who rely on screen readers.
Our teams have hands-on expertise in using leading mobile accessibility testing tools, including TalkBack, VoiceOver, and more, to ensure mobile applications meet accessibility standards.
We provide stakeholders with comprehensive reports in the Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) format. These reports detail accessibility compliance levels, facilitating informed decision-making.