How we test
People first, tools second. Every method, tool and rating we use, named in the open.
Test by hand first
Our testers work through your product the way disabled users do. Automated accessibility testing runs alongside to catch code errors fast, then every finding is confirmed by hand before it reaches your report. Automated testing is the floor, never the answer: our ADA compliance checker is the same first pass, free and in your browser.
| NVDA | Windows screen reader |
|---|---|
| JAWS | Windows screen reader |
| VoiceOver | Apple screen reader |
| TalkBack | Android screen reader |
| Keyboard only | No mouse at all |
| Magnification | Enlarged display and reflow |
| Voice control | Spoken commands |
| axe DevTools | Automated checks in the browser |
|---|---|
| Lighthouse | Automated page checks |
| WAVE | Visual flags on the page |
| Accessibility Insights | Guided manual runs |
| Xcode Accessibility Inspector | iOS element checks |
| Android Accessibility Scanner | Android interface suggestions |
Rate every issue
Severity decides fix order. Each issue carries one rating, one criterion and one fix.
| Critical | Blocks use for some people. Fix first. |
|---|---|
| Serious | Breaks common tasks. Fix before release. |
| Moderate | Adds friction. Plan the fix. |
| Minor | Small defect. Fix with nearby work. |
Scope the work
Pages, flows, platforms and standard, agreed with you first.
Test by hand
Manual passes with tools and assistive technology.
Report with fixes
Each issue: severity, criterion, steps to reproduce, fix.
Retest the fixes
Written confirmation that every fix works.