Stop losing enterprise deals to failed accessibility reviews
Get procurement-ready VPAT documentation that passes enterprise and government accessibility reviews — so your sales team closes instead of stalls.
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The Challenge
Why saas & software vendors can't ignore digital accessibility
Procurement Rejection
Enterprise and government buyers require VPATs before purchase. Without one — or with a weak one — your deal dies in procurement review.
RFP Accessibility Requirements
Organizations are holding SaaS vendors to high standards before considering purchasing or integrating their products. RFPs increasingly mandate WCAG 2.2 AA conformance evidence — generic self-assessments get flagged and disqualified.
Scaling Compliance Across Releases
Every product update can introduce new accessibility issues. Without a process, your VPAT becomes outdated the moment it's published.
Regulations & Standards
Which accessibility standards apply to saas & software vendors
Standard
Applies
WCAG 2.2 AA
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines — the universal standard for digital accessibility
Section 508
US federal procurement accessibility requirement for ICT products
ADA Title III
Americans with Disabilities Act — applies to digital services open to the public
EN 301 549
European accessibility standard for ICT products and services
AODA
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act — Canadian standard
EAA
European Accessibility Act — EU-wide requirements effective 2025
Common Issues
Accessibility barriers we frequently find
Keyboard Navigation Traps
Complex UI components like modals, dropdowns, and data grids that trap keyboard focus or lack proper focus management.
Dynamic Content Updates
AJAX-loaded content, live notifications, and real-time updates that aren't announced to screen readers via ARIA live regions.
Custom Component Accessibility
Custom-built UI components (date pickers, rich text editors, dashboards) missing ARIA roles, states, and keyboard support.
Form Validation Errors
Error messages that aren't programmatically associated with inputs or announced to assistive technology users.
Data Visualization
Charts, graphs, and dashboards that convey information only through color or visual patterns without text alternatives.
Multi-step Workflows
Onboarding flows and wizards that lose context, don't announce step progress, or lack proper heading structure.
Color Contrast in Branded UI
Brand color palettes that don't meet 4.5:1 contrast ratios, especially in status indicators and interactive elements.
PDF & Export Accessibility
Generated reports and exported documents that lack proper structure, reading order, and alternative text.
Our Services
How we help saas & software vendors
VPAT ACR Documentation
Procurement-ready VPATs mapped to tested evidence — not assumptions. Updated with each release cycle.
WCAG 2.2 Accessibility Audit
Manual + automated testing of your SaaS application against WCAG 2.2 AA success criteria.
Remediation Guidance
Developer-ready fix recommendations with code patterns, ARIA techniques, and priority levels for your engineering team.
Accessibility Training
Custom training for your product, design, and engineering teams to build accessibility into the development lifecycle.
Success Story
Enterprise SaaS Platform Passes Federal Procurement
Challenge
A B2B SaaS platform was repeatedly rejected in government procurement reviews due to an incomplete, self-assessed VPAT that lacked testing evidence.
Solution
ADACP conducted a full WCAG 2.2 AA audit, documented 127 findings with severity mapping, provided remediation guidance, and produced an evidence-backed VPAT/ACR.
Outcome
The platform passed federal procurement review on the first submission and secured a multi-year government contract.
127
Findings documented
5 weeks
Time to procurement-ready
100%
Procurement pass rate
$2.4M
Contract value unlocked
Compliance Checklist
Accessibility checklist for saas & software vendors
All interactive elements are keyboard accessible and have visible focus indicators
Dynamic content changes are announced to screen readers via ARIA live regions
Form inputs have programmatically associated labels and error messages
Color is not the sole means of conveying information
Text meets 4.5:1 contrast ratio (3:1 for large text)
All images and icons have appropriate alternative text
Page structure uses proper heading hierarchy (H1 → H6)
Custom components have correct ARIA roles, states, and properties
Navigation is consistent and predictable across all pages
Time-based sessions can be extended or paused
Error prevention: users can review and correct submissions before finalizing
Multi-step processes indicate current step and total steps
Exported documents (PDFs, reports) meet accessibility standards
VPAT/ACR is current, evidence-backed, and maps to tested criteria
How We Work
Our process for saas & software vendors
Product Scoping
We assess your SaaS application, identify critical user flows, and define the audit scope aligned to your procurement timeline and target standards.
Comprehensive Audit
Manual and automated testing against WCAG 2.2 AA criteria across all key features, documenting every finding with screenshots and severity.
VPAT/ACR Production
We produce your procurement-ready VPAT or ACR, mapping each criterion to tested evidence with conformance levels and detailed remarks.
Remediation Support
Actionable, prioritized guidance for your engineering team with code-level recommendations, ARIA patterns, and testing procedures.
Re-Test & Update
After your team addresses findings, we re-test affected areas and update your VPAT/ACR to reflect the current state of conformance.
Why ADACP
Why choose ADACP for saas & software vendors
SaaS-Specific Expertise
We've audited 200+ SaaS platforms across CRM, HCM, ERP, and EdTech. We understand complex web applications — not just static websites.
Procurement-Focused Documentation
Our VPATs are built to pass procurement review, not just check a box. We include testing evidence that procurement teams actually verify.
Release Cycle Integration
We work with your sprint cadence to keep accessibility documentation current. Your VPAT stays accurate as your product evolves.
Enterprise & Government Track Record
Our clients include SaaS companies that sell to Fortune 500 enterprises and federal agencies. We know what reviewers look for.
Smart Business, Ethical Business
People with disabilities have over $200 billion in discretionary spending and influence the purchasing decisions of their families and friends. When users enjoy a seamless digital experience, your reputation skyrockets — accessibility is a growth lever, not just a compliance checkbox.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Resources
Related resources for saas & software vendors
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