Accessibility is a launch gate, not a backlog item. Our 45-minute audit covers keyboard-only navigation through primary flows, focus trap validation on modals, and axe-core on critical templates.
Contrast failures cluster in muted text and disabled states — fix tokens, not individual pages. Screen reader spot checks catch unlabeled icon buttons that automated scans miss.
We record a short screen capture of the keyboard path through checkout or signup — it becomes training material for the next squad.
WCAG AA is the floor. AAA contrast on body text is worth it for fintech and healthcare clients.
File issues with severity and user impact, not WCAG clause numbers alone — product owners prioritize faster that way.
