Understanding Your Accessibility Certification: What It Means and Why It Matters
An accessibility certification provides an official document confirming your website has been tested and meets specific accessibility standards, including the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
This certificate is more than just a badge of honor though, it’s a clear signal that your website is inclusive and user-friendly for people of all abilities.
Inclusive online experiences are something users have come to expect, so an accessibility certification matters more than ever.
Not only does it help build trust with your audience, but it also demonstrates your commitment to inclusivity and can play an essential role in helping you avoid costly lawsuits.
Whether you’re running a local business, a nonprofit, or a public-facing platform, having an accessibility certificate is a smart, proactive step toward creating a more welcoming digital experience for everyone.
Your AccessibilityChecker.org Certification Explained
When you receive an accessibility certification from AccessibilityChecker.org, you’re getting more than just a stamp of approval. You’re also gaining clear, documented assurance that your website supports inclusive access for all users.
This certification package includes several key components designed to demonstrate compliance, support transparency, and help protect your organization both legally and reputationally.
Accessibility Certificate
The core of your certification is the accessibility certificate itself. This confirms that your site meets the WCAG level you selected during testing, aligning your website with globally recognized accessibility standards.
Not only is this a technical achievement, but it’s also a trust signal that you can display publicly to reassure users, clients, and regulators of your commitment to digital inclusion.
Log of Fixed Issues
Alongside the certificate, you’ll receive a comprehensive log of the accessibility issues that were identified and resolved.
This record is especially useful for internal audits, demonstrating your team’s proactive efforts. It also provides an extra layer of legal protection by documenting your work toward compliance in the event of complaints or regulatory scrutiny.
Optional VPAT or ACR
For organizations that need to comply with public sector or enterprise-level accessibility requirements, AccessibilityChecker.org offers optional documentation such as the Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) and Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR).
These reports are essential tools for businesses aiming to bid on government contracts or operate in industries where accessibility compliance is a formal requirement.
Seemingly Small. Exceptionally Important
An accessibility certification may seem like a minor detail, but it carries significant weight.
It represents your commitment to inclusion, your attention to legal compliance, and your willingness to create a better digital experience for everyone.
Whether you’re serving customers, clients, or communities, proving your site is accessible isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s a smart, forward-thinking move that sets you apart.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
An accessibility certification reflects your website’s status at the time of the audit. Because websites are dynamic—with new content, features, and code being added regularly—a certification isn’t permanent.
We generally recommend a full accessibility audit and re-certification on an annual basis, or whenever you make significant changes to your site’s structure or functionality, to ensure you remain compliant and maintain a high standard of usability.
While no single document can provide an absolute guarantee against legal action, an accessibility certification is one of the strongest forms of protection. It demonstrates a proactive, good-faith effort to make your website accessible to all users.
The accompanying Log of Fixed Issues provides documented evidence of your remediation work, which is a powerful tool in demonstrating your commitment to compliance and can significantly mitigate your legal risk.
Our process is designed to be clear and thorough. It typically involves four main steps:
- Initial Audit: We perform a comprehensive audit of your website against your chosen WCAG conformance level (e.g., ).
- Remediation: We provide you with a detailed report of all identified issues. Your team then works to fix them, with our support available if needed.
- Verification: Once you’ve addressed the issues, we conduct a verification audit to confirm that all items have been resolved correctly.
- Certification: Upon successful verification, we issue your complete Accessibility Certification package, including the official certificate and the log of fixed issues.