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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 and 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

10/27/2026

"What Should Businesses Do Instead of Buying a Quick Fix?

Choose a manual accessibility audit if your goal is genuine legal protection...A qualified audit, conducted by professionals who understand WCAG standards and ADA case law, identifies the specific barriers on your site and provides a prioritized remediation plan."

Accessibility Partners is a tech consulting company comprised of accessibility professionals with disabilities who provide WCAG audits designed to demonstrate your compliance to the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Website Accessibility Scams, which in our opinion include accessibility overlays, widgets, and AI-powered "instant compliance" tools, often fail to meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards and do not shield businesses from ADA Title III lawsuits. Courts and advocacy groups have rep...

10/22/2026

Play Ball! MLB

Major League Baseball and its clubs are continuing efforts to make the game more accessible and inclusive for fans with disabilities, from sensory resources and accessible technology to staff training and dedicated spaces at ballparks. More than one in four adults in the United States and one in six...

10/16/2026

A district website that is not accessible is a legal and equity problem. What WCAG and ADA require in plain terms, the common failures, and how to keep a site compliant as content changes.

09/16/2026

"Creating an inclusive online ecosystem is no longer just a technical consideration or a legal requirement—it is a moral imperative and a strategic advantage."

09/15/2026

“For too long, people with disabilities have been unable to access critical healthcare services due to the inaccessibility of medical equipment, causing worse health outcomes like higher rates of preventable disease and shorter lifespans,” said Alison Barkoff, a professor at George Washington University who led HHS’ Administration on Community Living under the Biden administration. “These requirements are critical in addressing the health disparities that too many people with disabilities face.”

A pair of federal rules are imposing first-ever requirements designed to ensure that people with disabilities are better served when they visit the doctor.

09/08/2026

Who wants to come over for movie night?!

Judy didn't wait for change. She fought to make it happen. Being ...

09/03/2026

"Compliance deadlines were later extended, giving many state and local governments until 2027 or 2028, depending on size. But panelists say the extra time is no reason to wait."

A new federal rule gives state legislatures a standard for making websites, documents and digital archives accessible to people with disabilities. Now comes the hard part: getting thousands of pages, PDFs, reports, videos and legislative records there in time. That was the challenge discussed during...

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.

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".

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.

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