Accessibility Audit

Website Accessibility Audits (WCAG-Based)

Make your site easier to use for more people — and reduce legal risk.
A website accessibility audit is a structured review of your site to identify barriers that can prevent people with disabilities from using it. It’s also one of the most practical ways to support alignment with WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines)—the most widely used standard for web accessibility.

At Code Monkey Garage, our audits are standalone, clear, and actionable. You’ll get a prioritized plan you can use whether you want to handle fixes internally—or bring us in to help.

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What is a website accessibility audit?

An accessibility audit evaluates how well your website works for people who rely on assistive technology or alternative ways of navigating, including:

  • Screen readers
  • Keyboard-only navigation (no mouse)
  • Zoomed text or high-contrast display settings
  • Voice input or other adaptive tools

We review key pages and common user actions (like navigation and forms) against WCAG criteria, identify issues, and provide a plan to improve them.

In plain English: we find what’s getting in the way, explain it clearly, and show you what to fix first.

Why accessibility matters (more than most people realize)

1) It helps more visitors successfully use your website

When your site is more accessible, more people can:

  • Understand what you offer
  • Read content comfortably
  • Navigate without friction
  • Fill out forms, donate, apply, or contact you successfully

Accessibility improvements also benefit many people who don’t identify as having a disability—older adults, mobile users, people in low light, or anyone dealing with temporary limitations.

2) It reduces legal exposure and supports compliance expectations

Website accessibility can carry legal risk, and many business owners don’t learn that until it’s too late. In the U.S., accessibility concerns are often tied to ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) claims and related expectations. Many organizations use WCAG alignment as a practical, recognized standard to guide improvements and demonstrate good-faith effort.

We’re not attorneys and don’t provide legal advice—but we do help you take meaningful steps that are commonly expected when accessibility is questioned:

  • Identify barriers that could create user harm and potential liability
  • Prioritize fixes that reduce risk and improve real usability
  • Document what was reviewed and what steps you’re taking
  • Build a realistic plan that doesn’t overwhelm your team

For organizations connected to government agencies, nonprofits, and community programs, accessibility expectations are often higher—and may intersect with policies like Section 508 depending on context.

Bottom line: an audit helps you move from “I hope we’re fine” to “we know where we stand—and we have a plan.”

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What you get with a Code Monkey Garage audit

You’ll receive a straightforward, professional deliverable you can act on immediately.

Included in every audit:

  • A WCAG-based review of key templates and user flows
  • Findings explained in plain language
  • A prioritized action plan (high / medium / low impact)
  • Notes on user impact (who is affected and how)
  • Clear recommendations for fixes
  • Optional walkthrough call to discuss findings and next steps

What we test (common accessibility issues)

Most accessibility problems show up in predictable places. We focus on what affects real users:

  • Navigation & menus: can someone move through the site with a keyboard?
  • Headings & structure: does the page flow make sense in a screen reader?
  • Color contrast: can visitors read text comfortably?
  • Links & buttons: do labels describe what they do (not “click here”)?
  • Forms: are fields labeled clearly, with helpful error messages?
  • Images: are important visuals described when needed?
  • Popups/sliders: do they interrupt or trap users?
  • Mobile and zoom: does the site still work with larger text?

Optional next steps (after the audit)

The audit is the deliverable. What happens next is up to you.

After you receive your report, you can choose to:
1. Implement fixes with your team using our prioritized roadmap
2. Have Code Monkey Garage handle fixes (we’ll quote only what you want us to tackle)
3. Schedule a re-check after updates to confirm progress and catch anything new

This makes accessibility manageable: you can address high-impact items first and improve the rest over time.

Who this is for?

This is a great fit if you:
• Want a more inclusive, user-friendly website
• Need to reduce ADA-related website risk with a clear plan
• Support a nonprofit, public-facing organization, or social program
• Work alongside government agencies where accessibility expectations matter
• Have a WordPress site and want practical, realistic improvements

FAQs

Is this the same as being “ADA compliant”?
Accessibility isn’t a one-time checkbox—it’s an ongoing practice. An audit helps you align with WCAG and prioritize improvements that reduce barriers and risk.

What WCAG version do you audit against?
We typically reference WCAG 2.1, and we can discuss WCAG 2.2 depending on your goals and requirements.

Do you provide documentation?
Yes. You’ll receive a clear summary of what was reviewed, what was found, and a prioritized plan.

Can you audit WordPress sites?
Absolutely. We review content structure, theme patterns, forms, plugins, and the common trouble spots seen in WordPress builds.

How long does an audit take?
Most audits take [X–Y business days] depending on site size and how many templates and flows we review.

Pricing (what an accessibility audit costs)

Accessibility audits are scoped based on how many unique page types and key user flows your site includes. To keep it simple:

Website Accessibility Audits start at $[X].
After a quick look at your website, we’ll confirm the scope and provide a clear quote.

What affects the price:

  • Site size and complexity (number of templates, not just number of pages)
  • Key flows to review (contact forms, applications, donations, payments, portals)
  • Number of platforms/components (multiple domains, subdomains, embedded tools)
  • Document/PDF accessibility needs (if you publish downloadable resources)
  • How fast you need it (standard vs expedited timeline)

Good to know: The audit is the deliverable. If you want help implementing fixes or doing a re-check afterward, we’ll quote those separately—so you stay in control of budget and pace.