A3S, How it works
How A3S makes your site accessible and keeps it that way
A3S brings your website into conformance with WCAG and keeps it there. Here is what that involves, from the first assessment to ongoing monitoring.
Where you are today
Most organizations we work with already have some accessibility work in place, such as fixes made over time, an accessibility plugin or an existing ACR. A3S is the missing piece: we validate what you already have, close the gaps and keep it documented.
You have an ACR
We start from your existing report.
Ask yourself
- When was it created?
- Has your site changed since then?
You don't have an ACR yet
Your efforts don't go to waste.
Ask yourself
- Has anyone tested the work you've already done?
- If someone asked for proof of conformance, what would you share?
If you're not sure of the answers, that's where A3S comes in.
Our process
Every A3S engagement follows the same four phases: initial assessment, audit and remediation, validation and ACR, and ongoing monitoring.
After your site is compliant
An ACR reflects your site on the date it was tested. New pages, documents and system updates can introduce new issues, so conformance has to be maintained.
- We set up monitoring for your site and review it every month.
- New issues and regressions are logged, prioritized and fixed.
- Your documentation is kept current with the site.
Working with your vendors
Some issues sit in systems managed by others, such as your CMS provider. We handle that communication for you.
- We contact the vendor directly with a clear description of each issue and how to fix it.
- We track each issue until it is resolved and verified.
- Everyone involved works from the same record.
Tracking and reporting
We keep track of everything. Every issue, fix and retest is documented in one clear, organized record that you can share with anyone who asks.
- Every issue is recorded with its status, owner and date.
- You receive a monthly progress report.
- Your records provide a documented history of compliance.
We'll spend an hour looking at your site, at no cost.
You will see exactly where you stand.