Frequently Asked Questions

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    How do I become compliant?

    In order for your website to be compliant, you will need to follow and implement WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) 2.1 level AA requirements.

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    Why isn’t my website compliant?

    Web accessibility is very complex. Therefore, most platforms cannot incorporate the requirements by default. If your website didn't go through a remediation process, it most likely isn't compliant.

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    Does accessScan collect data from my website?

    accessScan does not collect data from your website and it is compliant with data privacy regulations such as GDPR and CCPA.

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    Can I settle my lawsuit with the accessScan report?

    accessScan has no legal authority, but it does provide your compliance status as of the testing date, which can help you and your team decide on a course of action.

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    What do I do with the results?

    accessScan breaks down all WCAG requirements and highlights how your site adheres to. The report can be used by developers or by accessibility solutions to fully remediate your site.

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    How accurate is accessScan ?

    accessScan uses accessiBe's AI engines and API to evaluate your website to deliver results as accurate as manual accessibility testing.

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    Why is accessScan more reliable than other testing tools?

    While most tools are only able to flag some errors (inaccurately) based on presets, by utilizing accessiBe's AI, accessScan is able to determine compliance status similarly to how a human would have.

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    Can accessScan make my website compliant?

    accessScan is an accessibility auditing tool, not a remediation one. accessScan is specifically designed to give you an accurate audit of your compliance status.

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    Can accessScan tell me if I comply with legislation such as ADA and 508?

    accessScan detects compliance according to the WCAG which is widely adopted by legislation around the world, ADA, AODA, EEA, IS5568, and others.

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    What does a “non-compliant” result mean?

    A ‘Non-compliant’ result means that your website does not comply with the WCAG and accessibility regulations, and your website is currently not accessible to people with disabilities.

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    What does a “semi-compliant” result mean?

    A ‘Semi-compliant’ result means that accessScan noticed some WCAG 2.1 AA elements on your page but there are still some fundamental elements missing in order to achieve full compliance.

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    What does a “compliant” result mean?

    A ‘Compliant’ result means that your website is compliant with web accessibility legislation and is open to people with disabilities. Way to go!

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    Which accessibility barriers for people with disabilities does accessScan for?

    accessScan scans your website according to the WCAG 2.1 AA, which has been acknowledged as the best standard to make websites open to people with all disabilities.

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    How does accessScan work?

    accessScan is a simple process that takes a few seconds from start to finish. All you have to do is type in your domain. accessScan then begins an AI-powered scan of your entire website to look for any and all accessibility errors. Within seconds, you’ll get a detailed

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    How much does it cost?

    accessScan is completely free. By not having to worry about the audit cost, website owners can gain priceless clarity about their website’s compliance status and confidently move on to a web accessibility solution that will ultimately open the Internet to people

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    What is the WCAG 2.1 AA and why does it matter for my website?

    The WCAG 2.1 AA is a set of guidelines to build accessible websites. According to the ADA Title III, all websites are considered places of public accommodations and, therefore, must be accessible. The DOJ, along with most regulating bodies, has acknowledged WCAG as proper compliance standards.

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    Do you have to be a developer to use accessScan?

    No. In fact, accessScan is the only testing tool that can deliver precise results that anyone can understand about whether or not a website is compliant and accessible. This is because it uses comprehensive AI to experience your website just like a person and can provide accurate results that anyone can understand.