Only 23% of the most-visited federal websites meet Section 508 accessibility standards. For millions of users, this translates to daily barriers in accessing essential government services. As agencies face increasing pressure to prioritize digital accessibility, the latest General Services Administration (GSA) assessment underscores the urgent need for innovative solutions. How can your agency break this trend and lead in digital accessibility?
Partner with Mobomo to create digital experiences that are visually compelling, inclusive, and compliant with accessibility standards like Section 508 and WCAG. Accessibility goes beyond compliance; it’s about creating digital spaces where every user can thrive. Here’s how our approach aligns with and addresses the critical findings from GSA’s 2024 assessment.
Accessibility Expertise from Start to Finish
GSA’s report highlighted increased hiring of Section 508 program managers and the need for dedicated accessibility resources. At Mobomo, accessibility is integrated into every phase of project execution. Our 508-certified practitioners ensure compliance isn’t just a requirement—it’s a fundamental principle that guides every step. By leveraging tools like Pa11y and Siteimprove, we identify and resolve accessibility issues early, ensuring our clients’ digital platforms meet the highest standards.
To facilitate compliance with the 21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act (IDEA), Mobomo ensures conformance in every area detailed in the Go Live Checklist for Federal Websites and Digital Services. This comprehensive assessment allows us to deliver a digital-first public experience. Our top-tier project team, including 508-certified practitioners, weaves 508 compliance into daily operations and all deliverables. We commit to partnering with clients to provide safe and accessible digital solutions, maintaining accessibility standards (508, WCAG 2.0, and ATAG 2.0) as part of our best practices.
Procurement with Accessibility in Mind
The assessment found that nearly half of agencies fail to verify the accessibility of procured digital products. This creates significant compliance gaps. Mobomo addresses this issue by embedding accessibility requirements into development contracts and rigorously testing deliverables for conformance. With expertise in reviewing Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates (VPATs), we help agencies confidently procure accessible solutions that meet their needs.
Iterative Testing for Long-Term Compliance
GSA noted improvements in testing but flagged accessibility as often being treated as an afterthought. At Mobomo, we proactively integrate accessibility into every stage of development. By employing both manual and automated testing tools, such as the Wave Web Accessibility Evaluation Tool, we maintain continuous compliance and prevent accessibility issues before they arise.
As we approach product launch, we produce Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACR) that detail specifications on conformance to 508 standards. Our Quality Assurance 508 Testers conduct a comprehensive series of evaluations, including:
- Keyboard Access & Focus
- Links & Buttons
- Adjustable Time Limits
- Repetitive Content
- Content Structure
- Resize Text
- Multiple Ways
- Conforming Alternate Version & Non-Interference
- Pre-Recorded Audio/Video-Only & Animations
- Pages, Titles, Frames, & iFrames
- Sensory Characteristics & Contrast
- CSS Content & Positioning
- Synchronized Media
- Auto-Playing & Auto Updating Content
- Flashing
- Forms
- Images
- Language
- Tables
- Parsing
These assessments are conducted iteratively throughout development sprints, and results from the final tests are assimilated into the ACR, which is provided to stakeholders to ensure transparency and accountability.
Human-Centered Design for Inclusive Experiences
Accessibility is about more than compliance—it’s about creating digital environments where everyone can engage. Mobomo’s human-centered design approach combines usability testing, inclusive content strategies, and intuitive interfaces to deliver experiences that resonate with all users. By prioritizing universal design principles and gathering real-world user feedback, we ensure our solutions are both accessible and engaging.
Addressing Leadership and Data Challenges
The GSA report emphasized the need for leadership accountability and better data quality. Mobomo partners with agencies to create measurable goals for accessibility, empowering leaders to prioritize and track progress. Our transparent processes and validated insights ensure agencies can rely on accurate data to inform their decisions and drive accessibility improvements.
Leading the Way in Digital Accessibility
As accessibility standards evolve, agencies must prioritize inclusion to meet the needs of all users. At Mobomo, we don’t just solve today’s challenges—we prepare agencies for the future by delivering innovative, scalable, and compliant digital solutions.
Ready to elevate your agency’s digital accessibility? Contact Mobomo today to create solutions that serve every user, everywhere. Together, we can build a more inclusive digital future.
About Mobomo, LLC
Mobomo, a private company headquartered in the D.C. metro area, is a CMMI Dev Level 3, ISO 9005:2015, and CMMC Level 1 provider of digital transformation system integration services. A premier provider of mobile, web, infrastructure, and cloud applications to federal agencies and large enterprises, Mobomo combines leading-edge technology with human-centered design and strategy to craft next generation digital experience. From private sector companies to government agencies, we have amassed deep expertise in helping our clients enhance and expand their existing web and mobile suites. Interested in learning more about Mobomo? Take a tour of our capabilities, our portfolio of work, the team members who make our clients look so fantastic, and feel free to reach out with any questions you might have.
