Public-Sector Accessibility Assurance
Accessibility claims need evidence.
508 Audit independently tests, remediates, and validates digital accessibility for government agencies, prime contractors, and technology vendors.
We hold ourselves to the standard we sell
This website is built and tested against WCAG 2.2 AA. Our accessibility statement records what has been tested, what has not, and how to report a barrier. No conformance report is published for this site.
An automated pass is not the same thing as an accessible deliverable.
Accessibility technology can identify and correct many common issues. It does not remove the need for human judgment around complex document structure, tables, forms, meaningful alternative text, reading order, procurement evidence, or final acceptance. 508 Audit works at that boundary.
Automation where appropriate
Accessibility technology can identify and correct many common issues at scale. We use it where it is reliable, and we say plainly where it is not.
Expert remediation where necessary
Complex document structure, tables, forms, meaningful alternative text, and reading order still require human judgment. That is the work we do by hand.
Independent validation before acceptance
We determine what can be automated, what still requires remediation, and whether the finished result meets the accessibility requirements established for the engagement.
Standalone website audit
Independent Website Accessibility Audits Before Launch
For government contractors and public-sector web teams preparing a completed website for acceptance and production. We scope the WCAG 2.2 Level AA evaluation to the agreed website, workflows, components, and release requirements.
The audit does not guarantee complete conformance or buyer acceptance. A website audit is distinct from reviewing an existing platform or vendor ACR, and from authoring a new ACR; either ACR service is included only when contracted.
- Automated and expert manual review
- Keyboard testing, plus screen-reader and responsive/mobile review where in scope
- Forms, navigation, and interactive-component evaluation
- Evidence-backed written findings and practical remediation recommendations
- One defined retest and a final validation summary only when contracted
- Review of an existing platform or vendor ACR only when contracted
Who We Help
Built for the teams that publish, procure, and deliver public-sector digital services
Government Agencies
Know what is accessible before you publish, procure, or accept it.
508 Audit helps public entities identify accessibility risk, prioritize remediation, evaluate vendor claims, and document conformance with evidence that can be reviewed later.
Prime Contractors & Digital Agencies
Add accessibility expertise without building another department.
508 Audit supports proposal teams and post-award delivery with accessibility testing, document remediation, VPAT/ACR work, remediation QA, and independent validation.
Technology & Automation Vendors
Independent validation for accessibility work produced by technology.
508 Audit evaluates automated remediation and product accessibility claims, identifies where human judgment is still required, and validates finished output before it reaches a public-sector customer.
Where engagements start
Independent validation, document remediation, and VPAT/ACR services.
Accessibility assurance across the delivery lifecycle. Each engagement is scoped to a defined set of templates, documents, or properties. Section 508 audits, ADA Title II readiness, remediation support, subcontracting, and training remain available as supporting work. Where 508 Audit produced the underlying work, our review is quality assurance; independent validation is reserved for work produced by another party.
Independent Accessibility Validation
Verify accessibility claims before a product, document, remediation effort, or digital deliverable is accepted. 508 Audit independently evaluates completed work against the accessibility requirements that apply to the engagement and provides evidence-backed findings for procurement, delivery, and remediation decisions.
Independent Accessibility Validation detailsDocument Accessibility & Remediation
From individual complex files to larger document inventories, 508 Audit supports remediation, document QA, complex forms, and scalable accessibility workflows with qualified human validation.
Document Accessibility & Remediation detailsVPAT / ACR Services
Evidence-backed preparation, review, refinement, and procurement-side assessment of accessibility conformance documentation. Testing, evaluator responsibilities, sign-off, OpenACR, and reporting formats are included when agreed in the engagement scope.
VPAT / ACR Services details
Why 508 Audit
Built for public-sector accessibility, not a checklist vendor.
A boutique consulting practice built to reduce procurement risk, produce defensible evaluations, and give leadership a clear, practical path to Section 508 and WCAG conformance.
Specialized in public-sector accessibility
508 Audit works exclusively with federal agencies, state and local government, higher education, healthcare systems, and the prime contractors that serve them — not a generic enterprise accessibility shop.
Qualified roles defined for each engagement
The statement of work names the responsible roles, testing methods, applicable standards, review steps, and evaluator or signatory when the deliverable requires one.
Defensible, procurement-ready reporting
Evidence-backed findings, validation summaries, and VPAT/ACR support are provided when included in scope, with limitations and unresolved findings stated clearly.
Named accountability
Each statement of work defines who performs, reviews, and signs the work, along with the applicable independence and quality-assurance responsibilities.
Our Process
A five-step path from kickoff to documented results
Predictable, auditable, and defensible — the same methodology federal program offices and prime contractors rely on for procurement-grade ACRs.
Scope & intake
Discovery call to inventory pages, components, document sets, and assistive-tech targets. A scoped proposal follows, with the delivery dates agreed before work begins.
Audit & testing
Automated and expert manual review against the agreed standard, with keyboard, screen-reader, responsive, forms, navigation, and interactive-component testing included where stated in scope.
Findings & prioritization
Issue log keyed to the WCAG version in scope and to Section 508, ranked by user impact, procurement risk, and remediation effort so dev teams know what to fix first.
Findings and agreed reporting
Evidence-backed findings and practical remediation recommendations, plus a validation summary or VPAT/ACR only when contracted.
Remediation support & retest
Remediation support and one defined retest may be included in the statement of work, with closure status documented in the agreed format.
Built for procurement and delivery teams
Signals contracting officers, program managers, and primes look for.- CredentialsDHS Trusted Tester credentialed
- ProcurementRegistration details available on request
- IndependenceIndependent accessibility testing
- AccountabilityNamed evaluator accountability
Founder's Promise
Each engagement names the evaluator of record and states who reviews the work before it is issued. Reports are written to be clear, defensible, and actionable, with the method, scope, and limitations recorded alongside the findings.
— 508 Audit
Frequently asked questions
Common questions from federal program offices, state and local agencies, higher-education accessibility leads, and prime contractor procurement teams.
What is a Section 508 accessibility audit?
A Section 508 audit evaluates the agreed website, application, or document scope against the Revised Section 508 Standards and applicable WCAG criteria. Automated and expert manual review are combined with the keyboard, assistive-technology, responsive, forms, and interaction testing stated in the statement of work. Reporting is tailored to the contracted deliverables.What is a VPAT or ACR and when does my agency or company need one?
A Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) is an ITI reporting template. A completed VPAT for a specific product and version is commonly called an Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR). Whether a buyer requires an ACR, a review of an existing ACR, or another form of evidence depends on the procurement and contracted scope.Does the 508 Audit team include DHS Trusted Tester credential holders?
Yes. Confirmed individual DHS Trusted Tester credentials are listed with the relevant team biographies. The statement of work identifies assigned roles, methods, review responsibilities, and any required evaluator sign-off; the company itself is not described as DHS certified.What standards and frameworks do you test against?
Depending on the engagement, scope may reference WCAG 2.1 or 2.2, the Revised Section 508 Standards, the ICT Testing Baseline, EN 301 549, PDF/UA, or ADA Title II web and mobile requirements. The statement of work identifies the applicable standard and deliverables; an ACR or OpenACR file is not required for every engagement.Do you remediate accessibility issues or only document them?
Both. Remediation can be scoped separately from an independent evaluation. Retesting, validation summaries, and conformance-document updates are included only when contracted.Do you handle document accessibility and PDF remediation?
Yes. Document Accessibility & Remediation is one of our three primary services. We remediate PDFs, Word documents, PowerPoint files, and forms within an agreed scope, with validation requirements defined in the statement of work.How does 508 Audit support ADA Title II readiness for state and local government?
We provide ADA Title II gap analysis, public-website and mobile-app audits, document remediation, policy review, and prioritized remediation roadmaps tied to the April 26, 2027 and April 26, 2028 compliance deadlines for state and local government digital services.How do you work with prime government contractors?
We can support primes through a defined accessibility subcontract workstream, including pre-launch website audits, document QA, remediation review, and independent evaluation of third-party output. Responsibilities, deliverables, and any ACR work are agreed in the statement of work.Where can buyers request procurement details?
508 Audit is actively registered in SAM.gov (UEI Z77WA4U6DGN7, CAGE 25SJ5). Opportunity-specific procurement details are confirmed directly for each opportunity.How long does a typical accessibility audit take?
Timing depends on the completed website or product scope, testing methods, access, reporting requirements, and whether a defined retest is included. The delivery schedule is agreed in the statement of work before the engagement begins.
Ready when you are
Request a scoped accessibility engagement for your delivery requirement
Contact
Talk to an accessibility evaluator.
Whether you need a pre-launch website audit, a small paid pilot, or a defined accessibility workstream, send the requirement and any relevant deadline. You can also contact us directly by email or phone.
- Emailcontact@508audit.com
- PhoneBy appointment — schedule via the consultation form
- ProcurementCurrent procurement details confirmed by opportunity · Assigned roles and methods defined in the statement of work
- DocumentsCapability Statement, sample ACR, and OpenACR YAML available on request