Navigating Digital Accessibility for STEM Education

Problem Solved

Accelerate Learning found themselves grappling with several pressing concerns:

• Ensuring that their designs and platforms currently under development would meet accessibility standards and guidelines, enabling equitable access for all users, including those with disabilities.
• Hiring and onboarding dedicated accessibility experts proved to be costly and time-consuming, stretching their limited resources and challenging deadlines.
• Lacking the necessary expertise to remediate accessibility issues identified during testing, leaving them uncertain of how to proceed effectively.
• Requiring an independent third-party evaluation and documentation of their digital products’ accessibility conformance through Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates (VPATs).

• Solution

  To address these challenges, Accelerate Learning turned to Accessiblü’s Managed Accessibility Ops (A11y Ops) service, which provided them with a dedicated team of accessibility experts tailored to their specific needs.

  • Accessiblü seamlessly integrated their team into Accelerate Learning’s development process, streamlining communication and collaboration.
  • Accessibility issues identified during testing were directly logged into Accelerate Learning’s JIRA system, enabling real-time tracking and resolution.
  • Remediated issues were promptly tested and validated by Accessiblü’s team, ensuring a continuous improvement cycle.
  • Direct communication channels like Slack were established for Accelerate Learning’s team to consult with Accessiblü’s experts, fostering a collaborative learning environment.

• Results

  By leveraging Accessiblü’s Managed A11y Ops service, Accelerate Learning achieved remarkable results:

  • Over a 12-month period, Accelerate Learning invested less than $50,000 for comprehensive accessibility services, including audits, testing, remediation, and documentation.
  • Compared to traditional fixed-cost and audit-only models, Accelerate Learning saved over $40,000 by opting for the Managed A11y Ops service, demonstrating a better return on investment (ROI)
  • Accelerate Learning’s internal team gained invaluable accessibility knowledge and skills by being guided through the remediation process, fostering a culture of inclusivity within the organization.
  • Accessibility issues were identified and addressed during product development, ensuring a seamless and inclusive user experience.
  • Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates (VPATs) were provided as final documentation, verifying the accessibility conformance of Accelerate Learning’s digital products.

• Affordable Accessibility for STEM Education

  Accessiblü’s Managed A11y Ops service empowered Accelerate Learning to navigate the complexities of digital accessibility while adhering to their development timelines and budget constraints. By providing a dedicated team of experts and seamlessly integrating them into Accelerate Learning’s workflow, Accessiblü ensured that accessibility was a core consideration throughout the product development lifecycle.

  The tangible results speak volumes: Accelerate Learning achieved a significant return on investment, gained invaluable accessibility expertise, and delivered inclusive digital experiences for their users. Accessiblü’s Managed A11y Ops service emerges as a compelling solution for organizations seeking to prioritize accessibility without compromising on quality or cost-effectiveness.