Section 508 Compliance

What ADA Compliance Means for Your Website

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires businesses that serve the public to provide equal access to people with disabilities. This responsibility now extends to websites and digital platforms. If your site isn’t accessible, users who rely on screen readers, keyboard navigation, voice commands, or other assistive tools may be blocked from using your services.

For businesses, ADA compliance is no longer optional. It protects you from legal exposure, strengthens your online presence, and shows that your brand values inclusion. An accessible website improves usability for everyone, not only users with disabilities.

How QSeed Solution Helps You Meet ADA Standards

Full Accessibility Audit

We inspect your entire website using both automated scanning and manual testing. This helps us identify real accessibility barriers such as missing alt text, structural issues, broken keyboard navigation, low contrast, unclear labels, and more.

Code-Level Remediation

We fix accessibility issues at the source. Instead of relying on quick overlays or visual widgets, we update your site’s HTML, CSS, ARIA, and content structure to ensure long-term compliance. This gives you a more stable and reliable solution.

Continuous Monitoring

Websites evolve, and accessibility should evolve with them. QSeed provides ongoing monitoring to catch new issues when you add content, update your design, or launch new features.

Accessibility Statement & Compliance Documentation

We prepare an accessibility statement for your website and provide detailed reports that show the improvements made, your current compliance level, and your ongoing commitment to accessibility.

Team Guidance & Best Practices

We help your internal team understand accessibility fundamentals so they can maintain compliance when creating content, designing pages, or building new components.

Why ADA Compliance Matters for Your Business

Lower Legal Risk

Non-compliant websites are increasingly targeted in lawsuits. Complying with ADA guidelines reduces this risk.

Reach a Larger Audience

Millions of people rely on accessible websites. Enhancing accessibility expands your user base and improves customer satisfaction.

Improved SEO

Many accessibility practices overlap with search optimization. Clear headings, alt attributes, structured content, and readable layouts all support better ranking.

Better User Experience

Accessibility leads to cleaner interfaces, easier navigation, and clearer content. Your full audience benefits, including users without disabilities.

Stronger Brand Trust

An accessible website shows that your business cares about fairness and user experience, which builds credibility and trust.

What ADA Compliance Covers

ADA digital accessibility typically includes:

• Compatibility with screen readers
  
  
• Complete keyboard navigation
  
  
• Proper heading hierarchy and semantic structure
  
  
• Text alternatives for images
  
  
• Sufficient color contraWhat Is Section 508?Section 508 is a federal law that mandates that electronic and information technology (ICT) developed, procured, maintained, or used by U.S. federal agencies be accessible to people with disabilities. While not all organizations are legally required to follow Section 508, adhering to its principles demonstrates our dedication to inclusive design and usability for all.How We Meet Section 508 Requirements
  1. WCAG 2.0 Level AA Conformance
     The Revised Section 508 standards reference the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0, specifically Level A and Level AA. Section508.gov+2WebAbility.io+2
     
     
  2. Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) / VPAT
     
     
     
     • We maintain a Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT), from which we generate an Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR). The VPAT allows us to document, in detail, how each portion of our site meets (or where it partially meets) accessibility criteria. Section508.gov
       
       
     • In the ACR/VPAT, we use standard conformance-level terms: Supports, Partially Supports, Does Not Support, or Not Applicable. Section508.gov
       
       
  3. Regular Accessibility Audits
     
     
     
     • We perform audits using both automated tools and manual testing (including assistive technology), to catch issues like missing alt text, insufficient color contrast, or lack of keyboard navigation.
       
       
     • Where necessary, we apply a structured Section 508 checklist, based on established best practices (e.g., alternative text for non-text content, skip links to bypass repetitive navigation, ensuring keyboard operability, and avoiding content that flashes at problematic frequencies). WebAIM+1
       
       
  4. Continuous Improvement
     
     
     
     • Accessibility is a long-term, ongoing process, not a one-off project. We integrate accessibility checks into our development lifecycle whenever we add new features or content.
       
       
     • Our team is trained on accessibility standards and best practices, ensuring accessibility is considered from design through to deployment.
       
       
  Why It Matters
  • Inclusive Experience: By meeting Section 508 standards, we make sure our site works for assistive technologies such as screen readers, keyboard-only users, or users who rely on other adaptive tools.
    
    
  • Transparency: Maintaining and publishing our VPAT / ACR demonstrates our real progress and areas where we are still improving.
    
    
  • Trust & Accountability: When clients, partners, or users know we are serious about accessibility, it builds credibility and trust.
    
    
  Our Commitment
  • We strive for full conformance, but recognize that no digital platform is perfect. When limitations exist, we document them clearly and prioritize remediation.
    
    
  • Before launching new sections or features of the site, we test them for accessibility to make sure they meet our standards.
    
    
  • We value feedback: if you experience any barrier or issue on our website, please let us know. We take all reports seriously and will act to fix them.
    
    
  How to Give FeedbackIf you come across anything on our site that’s difficult to access or navigate, please reach out to us. Your feedback helps us make QSeed Solutions better for everyone.st
  
  
• Clear focus states
  
  
• Accessible forms and interactive elements
  
  
• Captions or transcripts for audio and video content
  
  
• Error handling and clear instructions
  
  

These standards often align with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), which serve as the core benchmark for online accessibility.

Why QSeed Solution Stands Out

• We fix the root cause instead of masking issues with an overlay
  
  
• We combine automated tools with human expertise
  
  
• We offer long-term monitoring to keep your website compliant
  
  
• We work directly with your team for a lasting accessibility culture
  
  
• Our solutions are scalable for sites of any size or complexity
  
  

Start Your ADA Compliance Journey with QSeed Solution

1. Request a full site assessment
   
   
2. Receive a customized remediation plan
   
   
3. Get expert implementation support
   
   
4. Launch your updated accessible site
   
   
5. Use ongoing monitoring to stay compliant