Accessibility testing for software that works for everyone
QAble validates WCAG 2.1 AA compliance across web and mobile applications — testing screen reader compatibility, keyboard navigation, colour contrast, and assistive technology support so your product is accessible to all users.
Testing coverage for:
Trusted by teams that ship at scale
Product and engineering teams rely on QAble to audit and certify WCAG compliance before launch and after major design updates.
Why accessibility requires dedicated testing
Automated accessibility scanners catch approximately 30% of WCAG violations. The remaining 70% requires manual testing with real assistive technologies.
Without dedicated accessibility testing, products commonly ship with:
WCAG compliance is a legal requirement in many markets — and a quality requirement in all of them.
QAble combines automated scanning with manual testing using real assistive technologies to provide complete, actionable WCAG audit coverage.
WCAG 2.1 A
Minimum baseline compliance level
WCAG 2.1 AA
Legal standard in most markets
WCAG 2.1 AAA
Enhanced access on request
Assistive Tech Testing
Real screen readers and keyboard-only navigation
Accessibility Testing Coverage Areas
QAble tests every dimension of accessibility using a combination of automated tools and manual assistive technology testing.
Screen Reader Compatibility
Validates that all content and functionality is accessible using screen readers such as NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, and TalkBack.
Keyboard Navigation
Ensures all functionality is operable using only a keyboard — with logical focus order and no keyboard traps.
Colour Contrast Compliance
Verifies that all text and interactive elements meet WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio requirements for readability.
ARIA & Semantic HTML
Audits the correct use of ARIA roles, states, and properties alongside semantic HTML to convey structure to assistive technologies.
Images & Media
Ensures all non-text content has appropriate text alternatives and that media is accessible to users who cannot see or hear it.
Forms & Interactive Components
Validates that forms, modals, dropdowns, and custom components are fully accessible — including error handling and validation messaging.
QAble Accessibility Testing Methodology
A combined automated and manual approach that delivers comprehensive WCAG coverage across all success criteria.
Automated Scan
Running automated accessibility scanners (axe-core, Lighthouse) to identify detectable WCAG violations quickly.
Manual WCAG Audit
Systematic manual review against all WCAG 2.1 A and AA success criteria, organised by perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust principles.
Assistive Technology Testing
Testing with real screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver) and keyboard-only navigation across key user flows.
Issue Documentation & Prioritisation
Logging every issue with WCAG criterion reference, severity, affected users, and code-level remediation guidance.
Remediation Retest
Retesting fixed issues to confirm WCAG compliance is achieved and no new issues were introduced during fixes.
What you receive
QAble delivers comprehensive accessibility audit documentation that supports both remediation and compliance reporting.
WCAG Audit Report
Issue Log
Remediation Guide
Conformance Statement
Common Accessibility Failures We Identify
These are the accessibility barriers QAble consistently finds across web and mobile application audits.
Screen Reader Failures
Critical flows inaccessible to blind users due to missing ARIA labels or incorrect semantic structure
Keyboard Traps
Users who navigate by keyboard become trapped in modals or interactive components with no exit path
Contrast Violations
Text and interface elements that do not meet minimum contrast ratios, creating barriers for low-vision users
Missing Focus Indicators
Interactive elements with no visible focus state, making keyboard navigation impossible to track visually
Unlabelled Form Fields
Input fields without programmatic labels that screen readers cannot describe to users
Missing Alt Text
Images conveying information without text alternatives that assistive technologies can communicate
Ways to work with QAble
Accessibility audit and testing engagements that fit your compliance timeline and remediation capacity.
Accessibility Audit
WCAG 2.1 AA audit of your web or mobile application with a full issue log and remediation guide.
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Full Accessibility Testing Project
Combined automated scanning, manual audit, and real assistive technology testing with remediation retest.
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Continuous Accessibility QA
Ongoing accessibility validation integrated into your design and development cycles.
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Why choose QAble
QAble combines automated scanning with manual assistive technology testing — delivering complete, actionable WCAG coverage.
QAble Accessibility Testing Expertise
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about QAble's accessibility testing services, standards, and process.
QAble tests against WCAG 2.1 Level AA as the standard engagement scope, which covers the legal requirements in most markets including the EU, UK, and US. We can also test against WCAG 2.1 Level AAA or WCAG 2.2 on request.
Both. Automated tools like axe-core and Lighthouse identify approximately 30% of WCAG violations efficiently. The remaining 70% requires manual testing with real assistive technologies. QAble always combines both approaches for complete coverage.
QAble tests with NVDA and JAWS on Windows, VoiceOver on macOS and iOS, and TalkBack on Android. This covers the primary screen reader and platform combinations used by the majority of assistive technology users.
Yes. QAble delivers a structured WCAG audit report that documents conformance level achieved, criteria-by-criteria results, and known limitations. This can be used as the basis for a Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) or accessibility statement.
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WCAG-compliant accessibility testing for every product
QAble audits and tests your application against WCAG 2.1 AA — combining automated scanning with manual assistive technology testing to ensure nothing is missed.
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