Accessibility built in, not bolted on
We build to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1/2.2, commonly at the AA level), which is the standard U.S. courts and settlements point to when ADA claims involve websites and apps. Doing this from the start is far cheaper and more solid than trying to patch a finished app after a complaint.
In practice that means semantic markup, full keyboard operability, sufficient color contrast, labeled forms and controls, and clear focus states — the things that let a screen reader user or someone who can't use a mouse complete the same tasks everyone else can.
- WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA as the working target
- Full keyboard navigation with visible focus indicators
- Screen-reader-friendly semantics and ARIA where needed
- Color contrast and text sizing that meet the guidelines
- Accessible forms with proper labels and error messaging
- Respects reduced-motion and other user preferences
Tested with real tools, described honestly
We verify with automated scanners and, importantly, manual testing — actual keyboard-only runs and screen-reader checks — because automated tools catch only a portion of real issues. You get a clear picture of what conforms and where any known gaps remain.
One honest note we always give clients: no vendor can promise you'll never face an ADA claim, and anyone who 'guarantees' lawsuit-proof accessibility is overselling. What we deliver is genuine, tested conformance and documentation that shows a good-faith, standards-based effort.
- Automated audits plus manual keyboard and screen-reader testing
- A conformance summary noting what's met and any open items
- Accessible components reused across the app for consistency
- Guidance for keeping new content and features accessible
- Remediation of an existing app if you already have one
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Frequently asked questions
Is a PWA legally required to be accessible?
Businesses that serve the public are widely expected to make their web experiences accessible, and WCAG is the standard most ADA-related actions reference. We're a development agency, not your attorney, so for a definitive legal read on your obligations you should confirm with counsel — but building to WCAG is the practical way to meet the expectation.
Can you fix accessibility on an app we already have?
Yes. We audit your existing app against WCAG, give you a prioritized list of issues by severity, and remediate them. We'll be straight about which fixes are quick and which touch the underlying structure.
Does building accessibly slow down or uglify the design?
No. Done from the start it's mostly good engineering discipline, and accessible apps tend to be cleaner and more usable for everyone. It's retrofitting a finished, inaccessible app that gets expensive — which is the case for doing it early.