WCAG 2.2 audit and compliance services for Australian organisations

We audit websites, apps, and documents for compliance with WCAG 2.2, EN 301 549, Section 508, and other global standards, delivering clear insights, prioritised recommendations, and support through remediation and retesting.

Quick answer

What is a WCAG 2.2 accessibility audit?

A WCAG 2.2 accessibility audit is a structured review of a digital product against the W3C’s Web Content Accessibility Guidelines to identify barriers for users with disability. ExceedAbility audits combine automated testing, manual expert review, and assistive-technology testing - and produce a prioritised report with remediation guidance and a re-test on fixes.

Comprehensive accessibility audits

Our detailed audit and compliance services evaluate websites, applications, and digital assets against global accessibility standards to ensure your digital presence is accessible to everyone.

Whether you're seeking compliance with legal requirements, improving user experience for people with disabilities, or working toward best-practice accessibility, our expert auditors provide actionable insights tailored to your organisation's needs.

What We Audit

  • Websites and Web Applications

    Full-site audits covering all interactive elements, forms, navigation, and content against WCAG success criteria.

  • Mobile Applications

    iOS and Android app accessibility reviews for native and hybrid applications.

  • Documents and PDFs

    Assessment of digital documents for PDF/UA compliance and WCAG alignment.

  • Software and Platforms

    Enterprise software, intranets, and SaaS platform accessibility evaluations.

Standards We Cover

WCAG 2.2 AA/AAA

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, the international standard for web accessibility.

EN 301 549

European accessibility requirements for ICT products and services.

Section 508

US federal accessibility requirements for electronic and information technology.

PDF/UA

Universal Accessibility standard for PDF documents.

Independence and conflicts of interest

ExceedAbility audits are led by the named accessibility specialist in your proposal. Where ExceedAbility has also remediated or built the product being audited, the report says so and any conformance claim is labelled as not independent. If you need fully independent validation of work we have delivered, tell us at scoping and we will agree the arrangement in the proposal.

Our Audit Process

  1. Scoping and Planning

    We work with you to define the scope, select representative pages or screens, and understand your compliance goals.

  2. Automated Testing

    Initial sweep using established tools to identify common issues efficiently. Any AI assisted triage is reviewed by a specialist before it appears in a report.

  3. Manual Expert Review

    Detailed human evaluation by a named accessibility specialist covering all applicable WCAG criteria.

  4. Assistive Technology Testing

    Real-world testing with screen readers, voice control, and other assistive technologies.

  5. Reporting and Recommendations

    Clear, prioritised report with actionable fixes, code examples, and remediation guidance.

  6. Remediation Support

    Ongoing consultation and retesting to verify issues are resolved.

Deliverables

  • Detailed accessibility audit report with prioritised findings
  • WCAG conformance level assessment (A, AA, or AAA)
  • VPATs (Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates) and conformance statements
  • Remediation roadmap with effort estimates
  • Executive summary for stakeholders
  • Developer-friendly fix recommendations with code examples

Common questions about accessibility audits

Plain answers to the questions buyers ask us most often.

How long does an accessibility audit take?

For a typical Australian Government website, expect 3-6 weeks from kick-off to final report, depending on page count and template variation. A focused mobile app or single web product typically takes 3-4 weeks.

What standards does ExceedAbility audit against?

We audit against WCAG 2.2 Level AA by default - the standard required by the Australian Digital Service Standard and most state government accessibility policies. We also audit to WCAG 2.2 AAA, EN 301 549, Section 508 and PDF/UA on request.

What does an ExceedAbility audit deliverable include?

Audit deliverables include a detailed findings report with WCAG-tagged prioritised issues, a conformance level assessment, an executive summary, developer-friendly fix recommendations with code examples, a remediation roadmap with effort estimates, and VPAT or accessibility statement content suitable for public publication.

Will the audit hold up to a Disability Discrimination Act complaint?

Our audit reports document evidence and methodology to a standard suitable for compliance review, public reporting and remediation planning. Each finding is tied to a WCAG 2.2 success criterion with reproducible evidence. No audit can guarantee the outcome of a complaint under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992, and this is not legal advice, but traceable evidence gathered independently of the people who built the product is the strongest position to be in.

Do you re-test fixes after remediation?

Yes. A re-test of remediated issues is included in our standard audit engagement. Once your team confirms fixes are deployed we re-test against the same WCAG criteria and update the conformance documentation to reflect the validated post-remediation position.

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