We've been using AChecker for some time http://achecker.ca/checker/index.php
It's quite strict (never seen a non-trivial page pass without problems) but useful as it breaks down issues into known, likely and potential problems.
Marcus
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Subject: Re: [MCG] Web accessibility audit providers?
Léonie's talk 'Design like you give a damn' was voted best conference talk
of 2014 by .net magazine. There's a video here:
http://www.paciellogroup.com/blog/2015/01/tpgs-leonie-watson-net-magazines-best-conference-talk-2014/
Re. accessibility tools, http://tenon.io looks very promising, but I
haven't had a chance to play around much with it yet.
Jim
On 28 January 2015 at 14:31, Mia <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> It's great to see so many recommendations! Some of you might also remember
> accessibility expert Léonie Watson who was an invited speaker at the MCG's
> Spring 2014* event following recommendations from Bristol locals:
> http://ljwatson.co.uk/
>
> If this conversation has reminded you that you should check your sites and
> apps but you can't afford a consultant, there are also online tools you can
> use to find areas that need attention. What do people recommend these days?
>
> Cheers, Mia
>
> * Léonie's slides are with others from the day at
> http://museumscomputergroup.org.uk/2014/05/19/museums-get-mobile-round-up/
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> On 28 January 2015 at 12:40, Jon Pratty <[log in to unmask]>
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> > Matthew
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> > I commissioned Jonathan Hassell (Hassell Inclusion) to do a post-launch
> > accessibility audit for the pilot version of The Space, the BBC/Arts
> > Council England digital arts website. I'd recommend Jonathan to anyone
> > seeking to audit sites, and also to report back to trustees and board
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> > Sent: 28 January 2015 11:26
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> > Subject: [MCG] Web accessibility audit providers?
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> > Hi group,
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> > Can anyone recommend a reputable website accessibility company?
> >
> > We're looking to perform a full accessibility audit of our site and work
> > up some new guidelines. Would be great to get recommendations if you have
> > worked with a company like this or heard of a good one.
> >
> > Thanks a lot,
> > Matt
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