You can easily track every single accessibility issue inside the Accessibility Tracker platform.
The fundamental flaw with most platforms is they’re scan-based and not audit-based which means they don’t track full conformance, but with Tracker, tracking is as easy as uploading your accessibility audit report.
Tracker turns your audit spreadsheet into a dynamic project dashboard where you track fixes, validate remediation, and document conformance.
| Key Point | What It Means for You |
|---|---|
| Audit-Based Tracking | Upload your real accessibility audit to track actual WCAG issues. This gives you accurate conformance metrics based on manual testing that identifies all issues. |
| Issue Status Management | Mark each issue as Not Started, In Progress, Completed, or Validated. Know exactly where every WCAG criterion stands in your remediation process. |
| Progress Analytics | See completion percentages, issues by success criterion, and validation rates. Real-time visibility into your path to full WCAG 2.1 AA conformance. |
| Team Assignment | Assign specific WCAG issues to developers, designers, or content editors. Each person sees their issues and works simultaneously toward conformance. |
| Validation Tracking | Auditors validate fixes directly in the platform. Distinguish between issues your team marked complete versus those confirmed as conformant. |
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Upload Your Accessibility Audit
WCAG 2.1 AA conformance tracking starts when you upload your audit spreadsheet to Accessibility Tracker. The platform automatically extracts every issue, recommendation, and technical detail from your Excel report.
The system maps your audit data directly to WCAG success criteria. You immediately see which criteria have issues and how many instances of each violation exist across your digital asset. This becomes your conformance baseline.
Your uploaded audit might contain issues such as:
- missing alternative text (1.1.1)
- insufficient color contrast (1.4.3)
- keyboard traps (2.1.2)
- missing focus indicators (2.4.7)
- missing form labels (3.3.2)
- inconsistent navigation (3.2.3)
Each issue links to its specific success criterion, giving you precise visibility into which WCAG requirements need attention.
Track Status for Every Issue
Accessibility Tracker provides seven status options for granular progress tracking:
- Not Started: Issue identified but work hasn’t begun
- In Progress: Someone is actively fixing this issue
- Completed: Fix has been implemented
- Validated: Auditor confirmed the fix meets WCAG requirements
- On Hold: Work paused due to dependencies
- Needs Work: Attempted fix requires revision
- Discarded: Issue determined to be false positive or not applicable
Filter by status to instantly see all validated fixes, all in-progress work, or all issues still needing attention. This visibility keeps your conformance project moving forward.
Prioritize Issues Instantly
Accessibility Tracker includes two built-in prioritization formulas that sort your issues in seconds:
The Risk Factor formula uses data from hundreds of accessibility lawsuits to score each issue. Success criteria like missing alternative text (1.1.1), keyboard navigation problems (2.1.1), and missing form labels (3.3.2) score highest because they appear most frequently in legal complaints.
The User Impact formula employs a weighted scoring system based on five factors:
- Access blocking severity (35 points)
- Workaround feasibility (25 points)
- User population size (15 points)
- Frequency likelihood factor (15 points)
- Contextual criticality (10 points)
Sort your entire audit by either formula with one click. Your team immediately knows which issues to fix first based on your conformance objectives.
Assign Issues to Team Members
Distribute WCAG conformance work across your entire team. Assign keyboard navigation issues to developers, color contrast problems to designers, and missing captions to content editors.
Each team member filters to see only their assigned issues. This parallel workflow means multiple people work toward conformance simultaneously. A project that might take one person months can be completed in weeks when properly distributed.
Team members can reassign issues as work flows through different roles. A designer completes the visual specification then assigns to a developer for implementation. The developer completes the code then assigns to an auditor for validation.
Real-Time Analytics
Your conformance dashboard displays comprehensive metrics:
- Total WCAG issues across your digital asset
- Number of issues fixed
- Issues validated by auditors
- Breakdown by success criterion
- Status distribution visualization
- Progress percentage toward full conformance
The analytics update in real-time as your team works. See exactly how many Level A versus Level AA issues remain. Track which success criteria have the most violations. Monitor validation rates to ensure fixes meet WCAG requirements.
Generate monthly progress reports that document your conformance journey. These reports show issues addressed each month, validation success rates, and projected timeline to full conformance.
Validate Fixes for Conformance
Accessibility Tracker separates completed fixes from validated conformance. Your team marks issues as completed when they implement fixes. Auditors then validate these fixes directly in the platform.
The auditor sees the original issue details, implementation notes, and applicable code. After testing, they mark the issue as validated if it meets WCAG requirements. If additional work is needed, they mark it as “needs work” with specific feedback in the comment log.
This validation workflow ensures your conformance tracking reflects actual WCAG compliance. When every issue shows validated status, you’ve achieved documented WCAG 2.1 AA conformance.
Use AI for Faster Remediation
Each WCAG issue includes five AI tools that accelerate remediation:
- Simplify and Explain: Translates technical WCAG language into plain English
- Detailed Technical Answer: Provides code examples for specific success criteria
- Alternative Approaches: Shows different ways to meet WCAG requirements
- WCAG Standards: Explains the success criterion in depth
- Custom Analysis: Answers specific questions about the issue
The AI comes pre-loaded with your audit data. Developers get immediate guidance on fixing each issue without researching WCAG documentation or scheduling technical support calls.
This integrated AI means your team fixes issues faster and more accurately, accelerating your path to conformance.
Filter and Sort for Efficiency
Accessibility Tracker lets you filter and sort issues by multiple attributes:
- WCAG success criterion
- Issue status
- Team member assigned
- Priority level (high, medium, low)
- Risk factor score
- User impact score
- Validation date
- Issue location
Create custom views for different team members or project phases. Show only keyboard navigation issues for your JavaScript developer. Display all high-priority issues for executive reporting. Filter to validated issues for compliance documentation.
Add Custom Issues
Sometimes you discover accessibility issues outside your original audit scope. Accessibility Tracker lets you add custom issues directly to your project.
Enter the issue details, assign the relevant WCAG success criterion, and track it alongside your audit findings. This keeps all conformance work centralized in one platform.
Document Everything Automatically
Accessibility Tracker maintains a complete audit trail of your conformance work. Every status change, assignment, note, and validation gets timestamped and logged.
This documentation serves critical purposes:
- Demonstrates commitment to accessibility for legal proceedings
- Provides evidence for settlement agreement compliance
- Shows conformance for procurement requirements
- Creates accountability across your team
Export this documentation anytime to show your conformance progress to stakeholders, legal teams, or compliance officers.
Track Multiple Digital Assets
If you’re managing WCAG conformance across multiple websites, mobile apps, or web applications, Accessibility Tracker provides unified visibility.
Create separate projects for each digital asset. See aggregate analytics across all projects. Understand which assets are closest to conformance and where to focus resources.
The dashboard shows total issues across all projects, overall completion percentage, and breakdowns by individual asset. This enterprise view helps you manage organization-wide WCAG conformance efficiently.
Key Insights
- Upload your accessibility audit directly to Accessibility Tracker for automatic extraction of all WCAG issues and recommendations
- Track granular status for each issue with seven options including Not Started, In Progress, Completed, and Validated
- Use built-in prioritization formulas to instantly sort issues by legal risk or user impact
- Assign issues to specific team members who can filter to see only their work
- Generate real-time analytics and monthly progress reports documenting your path to WCAG 2.1 AA conformance
FAQ
How does Accessibility Tracker differ from using spreadsheets to track WCAG conformance?
Accessibility Tracker provides real-time status updates, team assignment capabilities, validation workflows, and automatic progress analytics. Multiple team members work simultaneously without version control issues. All communication stays attached to specific issues rather than scattered across emails.
Can I track partial WCAG conformance or specific success criteria?
Yes, you can filter to see progress on specific success criteria or WCAG levels. The analytics show completion percentages for Level A versus Level AA issues. You can track conformance for specific sections of WCAG or focus on particular success criteria.
How do the prioritization formulas help with WCAG conformance?
The Risk Factor formula helps you address success criteria most commonly cited in lawsuits first. The User Impact formula prioritizes based on severity of access barriers. Both formulas instantly sort your entire audit so you know which WCAG issues to fix first.
What happens after all issues are marked as validated?
When all issues show validated status, you’ve achieved WCAG 2.1 AA conformance. Generate a final report documenting your complete conformance journey. This report serves as evidence of conformance for legal, procurement, or compliance purposes.
Can multiple auditors validate fixes in the platform?
Yes, you can add multiple team members with validation privileges. Each auditor can validate fixes, add notes, and mark issues as needing additional work. The platform tracks which auditor validated each fix for complete documentation.
Get Started
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