Accessibility Compliance Guidelines

(WCAG 2.2 AA | ADA | EAA | Section 508 | AODA)

Provided by Techtipsall – Experts in Inclusive Digital Experiences

Our Commitment:

At Techtipsall, we are dedicated to ensuring that all digital services are accessible to everyone, including users with disabilities. Our platform and services adhere to international accessibility standards, primarily WCAG 2.2 Level AA, ensuring compliance with:

  • ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act – USA)
  • EAA (European Accessibility Act – EU)
  • Section 508 (U.S. Government accessibility requirements)
  • AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act – Canada)

Accessibility Testing Principles

We continuously test your application using the four core WCAG principles: Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, and Robust (POUR).

Perceivable:

– Text alternatives for non-text content (e.g., alt text, captions)
– Responsive, adaptable layouts
– Use of assistive technology compatibility

Operable:

 – Full keyboard navigation
– Time-adjustable interactions
– Avoid seizure-inducing content
– Logical focus order and easy navigation

Understandable:

– Clear language and readable content
– Predictable interface behavior
– Inline guidance for forms and input validation

Robust

– Support for assistive technologies
– Compatible with current and future user agents

Implementation Notes for Clients

Design Phase: 

  • Ensure color schemes meet contrast ratio guidelines (minimum 4.5:1).

  • Choose accessible fonts and scalable layouts.

  • Use semantic HTML and ARIA roles where needed.

 

Development Phase:

  • Implement proper heading hierarchy (h1 to h6)

  • Ensure all interactive elements (buttons, links, forms) are keyboard accessible.

  • Use labels, alt tags, and ARIA attributes properly.

Testing & QA:

  • Manual testing using screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver)

  • Automated testing using tools like:
    axe-core, WAVE, Siteimprove, Lighthouse

  • Usability testing with real users with disabilities (recommended)

 

Accessibility Audits & Certification

  • Techtipsall offers third-party accessibility audits via certified partners.

  • Audits include:

    • Detailed issue reports with severity ranking

    • Fix recommendations and retesting

    • Final WCAG 2.2 AA or AAA compliance certificate

  • Audits are charged separately from development fees.

Special Considerations

  • Brand colors, fonts, or visual identity guidelines may sometimes conflict with accessibility standards. We provide consulting on how to adjust design for both branding and compliance.

  • Techtipsall does not guarantee compliance if post-delivery changes are made without review.