Accessible.org Labs has refined accessibility and compliance into a proven 3-step process (Audit → Fix → Track) for WCAG conformance. Use our new Accessibility Tracker platform to accelerate the process and reduce costs.
| Process Step | What It Means for You |
|---|---|
| Step 1: Audit | Get an accessibility audit from Accessible.org or another provider to identify all WCAG issues in your digital asset |
| Step 2: Fix | Upload your audit report to Accessibility Tracker, prioritize issues, assign to team members, and use AI tools to guide remediation |
| Step 3: Track | Track progress, validate fixes, and work towards full WCAG conformance |
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Step 1: Audit
Start with an accessibility audit from a reputable company like Accessible.org (or your in-house expert).
The audit will identify all accessibility issues through screen reader testing, keyboard testing, and other manual evaluation methodologies. The result is an audit report that contains everything you need to make the fixes.
Step 2: Fix
Next your team fixes issues.
When you upload your audit report to Accessibility Tracker, the platform automatically extracts all audit data enabling you to:
- Prioritize issues by severity
- Assign issues to team members
- Use AI to help your team fix issues
- Track remediation progress in real-time
With an organized effort and AI assistance, fixes will take significantly less time.
Step 3: Track
Next, you’ll need to track the fixes made and validate them.
Accessibility Tracker provides real-time visibility into your remediation progress:
- Track the status of each issue
- View analytics showing project progress
- Generate monthly progress reports
- Maintain comment logs for team communication
- Enable validation where auditors confirm fixes in the platform
The tracking continues until all issues reach validated status, confirming WCAG conformance.
The Process Works
This Audit → Fix → Track process works for any digital asset:
- Websites and web applications
- iOS and Android mobile apps
- Desktop software
- SaaS platforms
The process applies to all WCAG standards:
- WCAG 2.0 AA
- WCAG 2.1 AA
- WCAG 2.2 AA
This approach satisfies requirements for:
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- European Accessibility Act (EAA)
- Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
- State accessibility laws
Why This Process Works
Audit → Fix → Track provides a clear path to WCAG conformance. While the audit must come from a qualified accessibility expert, Accessibility Tracker makes the fix and track phases significantly more efficient.
By uploading your audit report to the platform, you gain instant prioritization, AI-assisted remediation, and real-time progress tracking — turning what could be a lengthy, disorganized project into a streamlined workflow.
Who This Is For
This process is designed for:
- Enterprise teams managing multiple digital properties
- Digital agencies handling client accessibility projects
- In-house development teams working toward compliance
- Companies who must meet mandatory settlement requirements
- People who just want to make their website ADA compliant
What is Accessibility Tracker?
Accessibility Tracker is a project management platform specifically built for digital accessibility remediation. After receiving your accessibility audit, you upload the report to Tracker, which becomes your centralized hub for fixing and tracking issues through to WCAG conformance.
The platform transforms your audit report into an efficient workflow by providing issue prioritization, AI assistance, team collaboration tools, progress tracking, validation workflows, and compliance documentation. Teams using the platform typically complete projects 2.5 times faster than traditional spreadsheet-based tracking.
FAQ
Can Accessibility Tracker conduct the initial audit?
No, Accessibility Tracker is a project management platform for accessibility. You need to get your audit from Accessible.org or another qualified provider. Tracker then manages the remediation and tracking phases.
What format does the audit report need to be in?
Accessibility Tracker accepts audit reports in Excel format with columns for issue description, WCAG criterion, and page URL. Most professional audit reports already include these fields.
How long does the remediation phase typically take?
Project duration depends on the number of issues and team resources. However, teams using Accessibility Tracker complete remediation 2.5 times faster due to centralized project management and AI assistance.
Does Accessibility Tracker automatically fix issues?
No, Accessibility Tracker does not automate fixes. It provides AI guidance and workflow management, but your team performs the actual remediation work.
Can multiple team members work on issues simultaneously?
Yes, you can assign different issues to different team members who can all work concurrently, significantly speeding up the remediation process.
What if I need a VPAT?
If you need a VPAT/ACR or any other documentation, we can just add this as a step 4. The benefit here is you will receive a cleaner ACR because you’ve made fixes and they’ve been validated.
Will this 3-step process work with Shopify websites?
Yes, the audit → fix → track process works for all kinds of digital assets including Shopify websites, web apps, mobile apps, desktop software.
Get Started
Ready to streamline your accessibility remediation?
Start with an audit from Accessible.org, then use Accessibility Tracker to manage your path to WCAG conformance.
Contact us or visit AccessibilityTracker.com to learn more.
