Websites
Key page templates tested against WCAG 2.1 AA, with WCAG 2.2 items noted as recommendations.
Accessibility audits for Texas public bodies
Make your public website accessible. Then prove it.
Flat-fee, human-verified website and document audits from a Section 508 and Texas accessibility (TAC 206/213) subject-matter expert. Joe signs off on every audit. You get plain-language findings your board can file and a dated plan to meet the ADA Title II deadline.
- Section 508
- WCAG 2.1 / 2.2 AA
- ADA Title II
- TAC 206 / 213
- VPAT / ACR
Sample finding, fictional district
“Pay my bill” can’t be reached with a keyboard
Fail · WCAG 2.1.1 Keyboard (Level A)
- Who it affects
- People who can’t use a mouse, including many screen reader users
- Fix owner
- Web vendor
- Priority
- High: blocks a core service
- <div class="pay" onclick="pay()">
+ <button type="button" class="pay">
The federal clock
Two dates. One standard: WCAG 2.1 AA.
The Department of Justice’s ADA Title II web rule sets the dates by population. Special districts get the later date regardless of size.
Population of 50,000 or more
April 26, 2027
Compliance date set by the Department of Justice
Under 50,000, and all special district governments
April 26, 2028
Compliance date set by the Department of Justice
Source: ADA.gov fact sheet and the DOJ interim final rule of April 20, 2026, checked November 1, 2026. A lawsuit challenging the one-year extension is pending, with no ruling as of that date. Read the plain-English explainer.
Who signs your report
A real person, not a scanner printout.
Joe Schaffer: 20 years in accessibility, starting as agency-wide coordinator at Texas Parks & Wildlife. He signs every report, and you can talk to him directly.
Automated tools make the work faster. A person checks every finding, tests with a keyboard and screen readers, and puts their name on the result.
- Section 508 and Texas rules, appliedSubject-matter expert in federal Section 508 and Texas state accessibility rules (TAC 206 and 213).
- Human-verifiedKeyboard-only, screen reader, zoom and reflow testing on top of automated scans.
- Documented methodBuilt on the W3C’s WCAG-EM evaluation methodology, so you know what was tested.
- Based in San Marcos, TexasA Texas practice that understands boards, agendas, open meetings and purchase orders.
What we audit
The pages, tasks and documents people actually use.
Key tasks and forms
Paying a bill, finding an agenda, filing a records request: tested end to end with keyboard and screen reader.
PDFs and documents
A sample of agendas, minutes and notices checked for tags, reading order and alternative text.
Vendor platforms
Ready-to-send vendor letters, and a plain read of whether a vendor’s ACR (VPAT) matches what we saw.
Why a human audit
A scanner is not an audit.
Automated tools find only part of the problems. They can’t tell whether a bill-pay form works with a keyboard, or whether a screen reader user can follow your agenda.
What a scanner does
- Flags missing alt text and low contrast
- Runs fast across many pages
- Good for ongoing monitoring
What a person verifies
- Whether tasks can be completed by keyboard
- Whether a screen reader gives the right meaning
- Whether PDFs are tagged and readable in order
- Whether your vendor’s “accessible” claim holds up
Overlay widgets
One-line “fix it all” overlays don’t make a site conform to WCAG. In 2025 the Federal Trade Commission ordered one overlay vendor to pay $1 million over claims like that. We don’t sell or recommend them.
How it works
From a free snapshot to a board-ready plan.
Free snapshot
Send your website address. We scan up to 10 key pages and send a one-page findings letter in plain English within 2 business days.
Flat-fee audit
A human evaluation of your key pages, tasks and documents, with a fix list your web vendor can act on. Usually delivered within 10 business days of kickoff.
Board memo and monitoring
A one-page memo for your board, a dated readiness plan, and optional monthly monitoring so new pages and PDFs stay accessible.
Pricing
Published prices. No sales call needed.
Flat written quotes a general manager can approve. Audits are invoiced on delivery, net 30. Purchase orders accepted.
First 3 clients
Founding audit
$950
one-time
- Same scope as the standard audit
- In return, written permission to publish a named case study if you’re satisfied
Most small sites
Standard audit
$1,350
one-time
- Findings spreadsheet and readiness plan
- One-page board memo
- Vendor letters and draft accessibility statement
Monthly
Monitor
$195/mo
invoiced monthly, net 30
- Monthly scans and change log
- Quarterly human check
- Yearly conformance update
Monthly
Monitor + Docs
$295/mo
invoiced monthly, net 30
- Everything in Monitor
- Fixes for a set number of new PDFs each month
Procurement-ready
Built for how public bodies buy.
- Flat written quote, usually within 1 business day
- Purchase orders accepted; invoiced on delivery, net 30
- We work alongside your current web vendor and don’t need to replace anyone
- We never publish your results or name your organization without written permission
- No tracking, no cookies, no third-party scripts, here or in your reports
This site is our proof
We test our own website against the standard we audit.
This site targets WCAG 2.2 AA, with a skip link, keyboard-only operation, visible focus, reduced-motion support and reflow down to 320 pixels. Our accessibility statement lists the tools used and the test results.
Common questions
Straight answers.
Do you certify that our site is ADA compliant?
No, and no one can. There is no official ADA certification for websites. We give you an evaluation summary and conformance report that documents what was tested, what was found and what was fixed, as of a stated date.
Our vendor says the site is already accessible. Do we still need this?
It’s worth checking. Vendor templates are often a good start, but the content you add (PDF agendas, images, forms) is where most problems show up. The free snapshot is a low-effort way to find out.
Do the Texas rules (TAC 206 and 213) apply to us?
Those chapters set accessibility rules for Texas state agencies and public universities. For cities, counties and special districts, the federal ADA Title II rule is the one that applies. We audit against both worlds and tell you which applies to you.
Do you fix the problems too?
We give your web vendor a clear fix list and re-test after they make changes. PDF remediation is available as part of the Monitor + Docs plan.
How does payment work?
Audits are invoiced on delivery, payable net 30. Monthly plans are invoiced monthly, net 30. Purchase orders are accepted.
Start with a free accessibility snapshot.
Send your website address. Within 2 business days you get a one-page findings letter in plain English. No obligation.