Accessibility Partners

Accessibility Partners We are a small, woman-owned business located in the metro DC area, with a GSA IT-70 contract (GS-35F-0238X). Access Board’s Technical Requirements.

Accessibility Partners provides Section 508/WCAG and other consulting services to government agencies, Fortune 500 businesses, and organizations of all sizes and scopes who want to make their technology accessible to people with disabilities. Accessibility Partners is the foremost provider of Section 508 and WCAG 2.0 accessibility services to commercial, government and educational organizations an

d associations. Accessibility Partners has gained expertise in compliance accessibility standards, including Section 508 requirements, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI), and Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) development based on the U.S. In addition, we understand the product development life cycle, especially as it pertains to the testing methodology, defect identification, categorization and prioritization of defect severity, as well as development of mitigation strategies and recommendations for problem resolution. Our Service Offerings Include:
-Section 508 reviews and audits (for hardware, software, web sites, web applications, mobile apps and other IT)
-W3C WCAG 1.0 and 2.0 reviews and audits
-VPAT creation
-Document Remediation
-User Testing (People with and without Disabilities)
-Accessibility Consulting
-Industry Monitoring

You may have seen the acronym "VPAT" before, but have you ever wondered what it really breaks down to? Allow us to take ...
08/18/2026

You may have seen the acronym "VPAT" before, but have you ever wondered what it really breaks down to? Allow us to take you on a journey via our friends at Jotform.

VPAT provides a comprehensive overview of how products meet accessibility standards. Discover the importance of VPAT and its role in ensuring inclusivity.

Don't forget to add alt text! Every image needs a voice. Well-written alternative text helps people who can't see images...
08/18/2026

Don't forget to add alt text! Every image needs a voice. Well-written alternative text helps people who can't see images understand the image they convey.

Without alt text, a screen reader may just say "Image".
With descriptive alt text, it may say: "A woman using a wheelchair entering an office building".

This month in 1969, the historic Woodstock Music and Art Fair occurred. Whether your 2026 festival has 500,000 people or...
08/11/2026

This month in 1969, the historic Woodstock Music and Art Fair occurred. Whether your 2026 festival has 500,000 people or more, accessible festivals are a necessity. Check out their training to increase the inclusivity of your next event! Accessible Festival 🤘

Accessible Festivals is dedicated to making live music and recreational events fully accessible for people of all abilities.

How often have you heard "Labels are for jars, not people?". Well, we may agree with that, but we 100% advocate for labe...
08/04/2026

How often have you heard "Labels are for jars, not people?". Well, we may agree with that, but we 100% advocate for labeling your form fields.

QR Codes are everywhere, but can they be made more accessible? Our colleagues at the State of Minnesota break down the l...
08/04/2026

QR Codes are everywhere, but can they be made more accessible? Our colleagues at the State of Minnesota break down the little boxes. In short, "A QR code should never be the only option." https://mn.gov/mnit/media/blog/?id=38-760099

Accessibility Partners is proud to support the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 36th Anniversary. In July, we celeb...
07/28/2026

Accessibility Partners is proud to support the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 36th Anniversary. In July, we celebrate this important civil rights law that works to ensure all people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. Celebrate with us by visiting: adaanniversary.org

Why is color contrast so important? Strong contrast makes content easier to read for all users--including people with lo...
07/23/2026

Why is color contrast so important? Strong contrast makes content easier to read for all users--including people with low vision or color blindness. Want to know more about your color choices and contrast? Send us a message! 🎨👩‍💻

What's the best play for Title III web accessibility? Let's break it down for you. Reuters
07/21/2026

What's the best play for Title III web accessibility? Let's break it down for you. Reuters

An explanation of how Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) applies to websites, mobile applications, and web-based technologies of companies that qualify as places of public accommodation, including a discussion of the World Wide Web Consortium’s (W3C’s) Web Content Acc...

Accessibility Partners exceeded every expectation-- providing comprehensive, thorough, and tailored accessibility servic...
07/14/2026

Accessibility Partners exceeded every expectation-- providing comprehensive, thorough, and tailored accessibility services during our product’s audit.

Thanks to our longstanding relationship, we’ve grown into more informed and dedicated advocates for people with disabilities.

--Product Manager, Enterprise Software Company

Movement should be optional: Giver users control of moving content like carousels, videos, and animations.
07/09/2026

Movement should be optional: Giver users control of moving content like carousels, videos, and animations.

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