--- [ ![acquia optimize product page](/sites/default/files/styles/product_header_icon/public/media/image/2024-04/Monsido%20by%20Acquia%20Logo.png?itok=665xcojC) Acquia Web Governance ](/index%2ephp/products/acquia-web-governance) - [Features](/index%2ephp/index%252ephp/products/acquia-web-governance/features) - [All Features](/index%2ephp/index%252ephp/products/acquia-web-governance/features) - [Accessibility](/index%2ephp/index%252ephp/products/acquia-web-governance/features/web-accessibility) - [Browser Extension](/index%2ephp/index%252ephp/products/acquia-web-governance/features/browser-extension) - [Heartbeat](/index%2ephp/index%252ephp/products/acquia-web-governance/features/heartbeat) - [Policies](/index%2ephp/index%252ephp/products/acquia-web-governance/features/policy) - [Quality Assurance](/index%2ephp/index%252ephp/products/acquia-web-governance/features/quality-assurance) - [SEO](/index%2ephp/index%252ephp/products/acquia-web-governance/features/seo) - [Statistics](/index%2ephp/index%252ephp/products/acquia-web-governance/features/statistics) - [Add Ons](/index%2ephp/index%252ephp/products/acquia-web-governance/features) - [Consent Manager](/index%2ephp/index%252ephp/products/acquia-web-governance/consent-manager) - [Data Privacy](/index%2ephp/index%252ephp/products/acquia-web-governance/data-privacy) - [Heatmaps](/index%2ephp/index%252ephp/products/acquia-web-governance/heatmaps) - [PageAssist™](/index%2ephp/index%252ephp/products/acquia-web-governance/pageassist) - [PageCorrect™](/index%2ephp/index%252ephp/products/acquia-web-governance/pagecorrect) - [Performance](/index%2ephp/index%252ephp/products/acquia-web-governance/performance) - [Integrations](/index%2ephp/index%252ephp/products/acquia-web-governance/integrations) - [Use Cases](/index%2ephp/index%252ephp/products/acquia-web-governance/use-cases) - [Resources](/index%2ephp/resources?product%5B0%5D=432141) - [Blog](https://www.acquia.com/blog/series/accessibility-and-inclusion) - [Customer Stories](https://www.acquia.com/resources/case-studies?industry=&product=432141&page=0) - [Intro to Web Accessibility](/index%2ephp/index%252ephp/web-accessibility) - [Overview of Accessibility Legislation](/index%2ephp/index%252ephp/accessibility-legislation-overview) - [Benchmark Reports](/index%2ephp/index%252ephp/products/acquia-web-governance/resources/benchmarks) - [Tools](/index%2ephp/index%252ephp/products/acquia-web-governance/tools) - [Support and Training](/index%2ephp/index%252ephp/products/acquia-web-governance/support) - [Pricing](/index%2ephp/index%252ephp/products/acquia-web-governance/pricing) [Get a Free Scan](/index%2ephp/index%252ephp/products/acquia-web-governance/get-scan) [Request a Demo](/index%2ephp/index%252ephp/about-us/contact/web-governance-request-a-demo) ## Breadcrumb 1. [Home](/index%2ephp/) 2. [Products](/index%2ephp/products) 3. [Acquia Web Governance](/index%2ephp/products/acquia-web-governance) 4. [Features](/index%2ephp/products/acquia-web-governance/features) 5. Acquia Web Governance Accessibility Features # Web Accessibility Platform Improve website accessibility to deliver inclusive, optimized web experiences. [Request a Demo](/index%2ephp/about-us/contact/web-governance-request-a-demo "Request a Demo Acquia Web Governance") ![Illustrative product UI features accessibility metrics and the accessibility logo](/sites/default/files/styles/flex_header_desktop/public/media/image/2024-04/Monsido%20Feature%20Hero_Accessibility.png?h=03155992&itok=xOhl-Wv1) ## **Digital Accessibility, Simplified** Building a website that caters to your audience means more than creating great content, it means ensuring that every visitor is able to access, understand, and use it. With Acquia Web Governance, aligning website accessibility with WCAG standards has never been easier. Image ![Illustration of a mobile device with an accessibility score using WCAG's a, AA, and AAA compliance standards](/sites/default/files/styles/wysiwyg_full_no_crop_/public/media/image/2024-04/Accessibility%20Feature_Mobile_0.png?itok=G_CJVsQv) **Expand Reach With Mobile Accessible Websites** Acquia Web Governance scans for mobile accessibility issues, enabling you to deliver a superior and inclusive mobile experience. Image ![Illustration of a web page with the accessibility logo and glasses over it](/sites/default/files/styles/wysiwyg_full_no_crop_/public/media/image/2024-04/Heatmap%20Graphic_Accessible%20Design.png?itok=aQo20Xy9) **Stay Compliant With Legislation** Our platform can scan your website based on different accessibility legislation and standards, helping you abide by legal requirements. This includes WCAG 2.2, ADA, and QualWeb compliance to avoid liability and better serve your audience. Image ![Illustration of a person on a computer with a checklist and the accessibility logo](/sites/default/files/styles/wysiwyg_full_no_crop_/public/media/image/2024-04/Accessibility%20Feature_Framework.png?itok=lcqcMdGj) Set Your Team Up for Success Empower your team to more effectively manage and fix accessibility checks by assigning issues to the most appropriate team members. ![Illustrative product UI over a web page with a progress indicator and a check mark](/sites/default/files/styles/text_with_floating_image_desktop/public/media/image/2024-04/Monsido_Accessibility_Targeted%20Corrections.png?h=d08f423e&itok=5r_wMi65) ## **Automated Audits and Targeted Corrections** Acquia Web Governance automatically scans your site to find any possible issues that may hinder accessibility, giving an overview of how your website is doing and providing improvement recommendations. ![Illustrative product UI of various metrics](/sites/default/files/styles/text_with_floating_image_desktop/public/media/image/2024-04/Monsido_Accessibility_Compliance%20History.png?h=d08f423e&itok=NnLCz9Uc) ## **Check Compliance History** Acquia Web Governance‘s comprehensive History Center makes it easy to track accessibility progress. Verify your accessibility efforts with clear documentation of how your compliance has improved over time.​​ ## More Accessibility Features Image ![Illustration of an up arrow with a clock](/sites/default/files/styles/wysiwyg_large_icon_desktop/public/media/image/2024-04/Iconstration_Fast%20Track.png?itok=iUSumz90) **Accessibility Fast Track®** Locate elements such as links, images, and text and address accessibility issues in bulk at the touch of a button. Image ![illustration of a PDF with an accessibility Logo](/sites/default/files/styles/wysiwyg_large_icon_desktop/public/media/image/2024-04/Iconstration_PDF%20Remediation.png?itok=kUa61sVA) **PDF Accessibility** Scan [PDFs for accessibility](/index%2ephp/products/acquia-web-governance/features/accessibility/pdf "PDF Accessibility") errors and provide remediation services. Image ![illustration of an eye with the accessibility logo](/sites/default/files/styles/wysiwyg_large_icon_desktop/public/media/image/2024-04/Iconstration_Style%20Guidelines.png?itok=VO6t9q8F) **Accessibility Guidance** Get the support you need via a built-in accessibility guide, dedicated help center, accessibility training for your team, webinars, and one-on-one support. Image ![Illustration of a mobile device with the accessibility logo](/sites/default/files/styles/wysiwyg_large_icon_desktop/public/media/image/2024-05/Iconstration_Mobile%20Accessibility.png?itok=x3-sAfD7) **Mobile Accessibility** Enhance [mobile accessibility](/index%2ephp/products/acquia-web-governance/features/accessibility/mobile "Mobile Accessibility") for all, engage a diverse audience, and meet mobile WCAG criteria. ## **Get a** **Free** **Scan** For issues like response time, WCAG 2.2 compliance, content quality, and more. [Request a Demo](/index%2ephp/products/acquia-web-governance/get-scan "Get a Free Scan") ![Illustration of Product UI with a dashboard identifying progress for WCAG's A, AA, and AAA compliancy](/sites/default/files/styles/flex_header_desktop/public/media/image/2024-04/Accessibility%20Scan.png?h=8b526752&itok=1kDNK2p9) ## What Our Customers Are Saying Image ![Five Star G2 review graphic](/sites/default/files/styles/wysiwyg_full_no_crop_/public/media/image/2024-04/G2%205%20Star%20Review_0.png?itok=s_fCdFBt) --- **"Powerful website analyzer for issues and compliance"** --- Working with the team at \[Acquia\] was an incredibly easy process! Everyone is responsive and helpful, no matter the time/day. Configuration took less work than I thought it would and the product delivers on its promise! Image ![Five Star G2 review graphic](/sites/default/files/styles/wysiwyg_full_no_crop_/public/media/image/2024-04/G2%205%20Star%20Review_0.png?itok=s_fCdFBt) --- **“Great product for assessing accessibility compliance”** --- Easy to set up and easy to understand dashboard. Super effective for identifying WCAG compliance issues. Image ![Five Star G2 review graphic](/sites/default/files/styles/wysiwyg_full_no_crop_/public/media/image/2024-04/G2%205%20Star%20Review_0.png?itok=s_fCdFBt) --- **“Easy to use”** --- Receiving a weekly report helps me get on top of any issues. I also like the holistic approach \[Acquia Optimize\] provides to our website that includes SEO and accessibility on top of quality assurance. The heatmap function will give us lots of insight into the customer’s journey on our pages. I also like the quick response to queries on the chat (shout out to Ozair and Claudio), Alan’s teachings, and his passion for accessibility. Want More Information on Web Accessibility? ##### See How Accessible Web Content, Design, and Tools That Can Benefit Everyone [Learn About Web Accessibility](/index%2ephp/web-accessibility) ## Accessibility Legislation Acquia Web Governance helps you stay up-to-date with the latest accessibility requirements and standards. From ADA to WCAG, our platform makes accessibility compliance easier. Global **WCAG** The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) is the international accessibility standard established by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) [More on WCAG](/index%2ephp/web-accessibility-legislation/wcag "The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)") United States **ADA** Under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act, all areas of public accommodation, including websites, must be accessible for all users. [More on ADA](/index%2ephp/web-accessibility-legislation/ada "Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)") United States **Section 508** Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 requires federal agencies in the United States to ensure that their electronic and information technology is accessible. [More on Section 508](/index%2ephp/web-accessibility-legislation/section-508 "Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973") Canada **AODA** The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005 (AODA) is enforced in Ontario to identify, remove, and prevent barriers for people with disabilities and includes web accessibility. [More on AODA](/index%2ephp/web-accessibility-legislation/aoda "Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)") Europe **EU Web accessibility Directive** The EU published the EU Web Accessibility Directive to standardize and harmonize the framework around the web and mobile accessibility of public sector organizations. [More on the EU Web Directive](/index%2ephp/web-accessibility-legislation/eu-directive "EU Web Accessibility Directive") Europe **EAA** The European Accessibility Act (EAA) is an EU directive that requires EU member states to legislate on accessibility both on and offline, providing a framework of common accessibility rules for the market. [More on EAA](/index%2ephp/web-accessibility-legislation/eaa "The European Accessibility Act (EAA)") Australia **Australian DDA** The Australian Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA) protects people with disabilities against discrimination across different areas of public life, including the provision of information and online services through the web. [More on DDA](/index%2ephp/web-accessibility-legislation/australian-dda "Australian Disability Discrimination Act 1992") Europe **UK Public Bodies Accessibility Regulations** The UK Public Sector Bodies Accessibility Regulations from 2018 mandates the accessibility of websites and mobile applications. [More on UK Regulations](/index%2ephp/web-accessibility-legislation/uk "Accessibility Laws in the United Kingdom") ## A Compliant Website in a Few Simple Steps Image ![number 1](/sites/default/files/styles/wysiwyg_large_icon_desktop/public/media/image/2024-04/Frame%20401766.png?itok=kHe7sqxq) **Scan Your Site** Scan your website for common issues and have them flagged automatically. Image ![number 2](/sites/default/files/styles/wysiwyg_large_icon_desktop/public/media/image/2024-04/Frame%20401767.png?itok=tYKQaf0h) **Filter and Prioritize** Highlight major accessibility issues and address them immediately. Image ![number 3](/sites/default/files/styles/wysiwyg_large_icon_desktop/public/media/image/2024-04/Frame%20401768.png?itok=QqBbhzza) **Use Fast Track™** Fix repetitive errors across multiple pages instantly. Image ![number 4](/sites/default/files/styles/wysiwyg_large_icon_desktop/public/media/image/2024-04/Frame%20401769.png?itok=F5Wxd_WV) **Check Reports** Review your compliance history to check how your site has performed over time. ![graphic with Firefox, Drupal, Microsoft Edge, Joomla, Chrome, Wordpress, and Sitecore logos](/sites/default/files/styles/text_with_floating_image_desktop/public/media/image/2024-04/Monsido%20Connections%20Graphic.png?h=d08f423e&itok=YrqC3TBN) ## **Integrate With Major CMS Platforms** Acquia Web Governance offers seamless integrations with most major CMS systems including Wordpress, Drupal, Joomla, and more. With one click, you can navigate from a flagged issue to a specific page in your CMS to fix errors instantly. [Explore Integrations](/index%2ephp/products/acquia-web-governance/integrations "Acquia Web Governance Integrations | Acquia") ## Get Started With Our Free Web Accessibility Tools - [Image ![Illustration of a color wheel with a check mark](/sites/default/files/styles/card_tablet/public/media/image/2024-04/Color%20Contrast%20Checker_Social.jpg?h=afd7d045&itok=tz6NY8s6) ###### Color Contrast Checker Building website design elements with proper contrast is one of the many steps to take on your journey to an accessible website. Accessibility & Inclusion ](/products/acquia-web-governance/tools/color-contrast-checker) - [Image ![Illustration of a document with the accessibility logo and a megaphone](/sites/default/files/styles/card_tablet/public/media/image/2024-04/Accessibility%20Statement%20Generator_Social.jpg?h=afd7d045&itok=6X3tp3d5) ###### Accessibility Statement Generator Create an accessibility statement for your company according to the WCAG standards. 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