Why WCAG 2.1 AA Is Your Baseline
Federal DOJ Requirement
ADA Title II requires WCAG 2.1 AA compliance by April 24, 2026 for state/local government entities serving 50,000+ population. No extensions.
Ohio IT-09 Policy
Ohio state agencies must meet WCAG 2.0 AA by January 2025. Build to WCAG 2.1 now to avoid remediating twice when federal requirements take effect.
Universal Foundation
WCAG 2.1 AA is the technical standard underlying Section 508, ADA, and most global accessibility laws. One certification satisfies multiple frameworks.
Don't Remediate Twice
Organizations building to Ohio IT-09's WCAG 2.0 standard today will face expensive second remediation in 16 months for federal DOJ's WCAG 2.1 requirement. Save 40-60% by building to WCAG 2.1 from the start.
Who Must Comply?
🏛️ Government Agencies
- • Ohio state agencies, boards, commissions (IT-09)
- • County and municipal governments (ADA Title II)
- • Public schools and universities (ADA + Section 508)
- • Federal contractors (Section 508)
🏥 Healthcare & Social Services
- • Hospitals and healthcare systems (HIPAA + ADA)
- • Patient portals and telemedicine platforms
- • FQHCs (Federally Qualified Health Centers)
- • Mental health and substance abuse services
🎓 Educational Institutions
- • K-12 school districts (FERPA + ADA)
- • Colleges and universities
- • Learning management systems (LMS)
- • Educational technology vendors
💼 Commercial Entities
- • Public-facing websites (ADA Title III)
- • E-commerce platforms
- • Nonprofits with government contracts
- • Financial services (equal access mandate)
Comprehensive Testing Methodology
Automated Testing
Lighthouse + axe-core scans detect 30-40% of WCAG violations instantly. Forms baseline for deeper testing.
Manual Testing
Expert auditors test keyboard navigation, focus management, form validation, and complex interactions missed by automation.
Assistive Technology
Real-world testing with JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, Dragon, and ZoomText to validate screen reader compatibility.
What We Deliver
- ✓ Detailed WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA compliance report
- ✓ Prioritized remediation roadmap (critical → low)
- ✓ Element-level violation screenshots with markup
- ✓ Code-specific fix recommendations
- ✓ VPAT (Voluntary Product Accessibility Template)
- ✓ Executive summary for stakeholders
- ✓ Ongoing monitoring plan (optional)
- ✓ Developer training recommendations
Transparent Pricing
No "contact us for a quote" games. Clear tiers based on your organization size and complexity.
Small Organizations
1-50 employees
Mid-Market
50-500 employees
Enterprise/Government
500+ employees
Need multi-framework compliance (HIPAA, FERPA, Ohio IT-09)? View our integrated packages
Your Local Central Ohio Partner
Why We're Different
- ✓Only central Ohio firm offering in-person accessibility services—all national competitors are fully remote
- ✓Transparent pricing—no "contact us for quote" opacity like our competitors
- ✓Education-first model—we teach you to fish, building internal capability instead of dependency
- ✓Ohio IT-09 expertise—deep knowledge of state policy and local government requirements
Central Ohio Market
52+ organizations in Newark/Licking County alone
County government, municipalities, schools, healthcare providers, nonprofits
Zero local competitors
All accessibility firms are coastal (CA, NY) or international—none offer Ohio in-person service
16 months until federal deadline
April 24, 2026 DOJ Title II + 12-18 month remediation = action needed NOW
Related Compliance Services
ADA Title II/III Compliance
Federal DOJ requirements for government and commercial entities (April 2026 deadline)
Ohio IT-09 Policy
Ohio state-specific requirements (January 2025 milestone) + federal alignment strategy
Accessibility Training
Build internal capability—developer workshops, QA training, content author certification
Ongoing Monitoring
Fractional accessibility officer, monthly monitoring, quarterly audits ($2,000-$5,000/mo)