Compliance Reporting

Compliance Reporting at PDF Ally Accessibility is a critical part of our service, ensuring that your documents and websites meet international accessibility standards. Here’s a detailed breakdown of what our compliance reporting entails:

1. Initial Accessibility Assessment
– Baseline Audit: We begin by conducting a thorough audit of your documents or website to assess their current level of accessibility. This includes testing for compliance with Section 508, WCAG 2.1, PDF/UA, ADA, and other relevant standards.
– Issue Identification: We identify accessibility barriers such as missing alt text, improper heading structures, color contrast issues, non-compliant tables, and interactive elements that may not be accessible via keyboard navigation or screen readers.

2. Detailed Accessibility Remediation Report
– List of Violations: The report includes a comprehensive list of all accessibility violations found, detailing which standards (e.g., WCAG 2.1, Section 508) are not being met.
– Severity Classification: Issues are categorized based on severity (e.g., critical, major, minor) to help prioritize remediation efforts.
– Recommendation Plan: Along with the list of violations, we provide a detailed plan of recommended fixes to address each issue.

3. Post-Remediation Report
– Remediation Summary: After implementing the recommended fixes, we provide a post-remediation report that summarizes the actions taken to resolve the identified issues.
– Accessibility Enhancements: The report includes a comparison between the initial assessment and the remediated state, highlighting improvements made to ensure full compliance.

4. Accessibility Test Results
– Automated and Manual Testing: We perform both automated tests and manual testing (including assistive technology tools such as screen readers) to verify that the document or website is now fully accessible.
– Screen Reader & Keyboard Navigation Results: Specific results from testing for compatibility with assistive technologies like screen readers (e.g., JAWS, NVDA) and for accessibility via keyboard-only navigation are included.

5. Compliance Certification
– Certification of Compliance: Upon successful remediation, we provide a certification that your documents or website meet the required accessibility standards, such as WCAG 2.1, PDF/UA, Section 508, and ADA.
– Legal Assurance: This certificate demonstrates your compliance with accessibility legislation, providing legal assurance for government audits, contractual obligations, or public sector requirements.

6. Ongoing Monitoring and Recommendations
– Continuous Updates: For dynamic content, we recommend ongoing monitoring to maintain compliance as new content is added. We can provide periodic reports that check for new issues.
– Future-Proofing: We offer advice on maintaining compliance with evolving accessibility standards, ensuring your digital assets remain accessible long-term.

7. Client-Friendly Documentation
– User-Friendly Reports: All reports are written in a clear, concise manner, ensuring that even those unfamiliar with technical aspects of accessibility can understand the findings and remediation actions.
– Actionable Insights: Along with technical details, we provide actionable recommendations to help your team make necessary adjustments quickly and efficiently.