ACB is a national, member-driven organization with more than 8,000 members and over 60 affiliates. We strive to increase the independence, equality of opportunity, and quality of life for all people who are blind or have low vision. Our work is informed by decades of lived experience and leadership in accessibility, supported by a team of qualified accessibility experts.
The Accessibility Consulting & Compliance Services (ACCS) program at ACB provides two distinct but complementary areas of support:
Paid consulting and compliance services for organizations
Advocacy support for individuals experiencing accessibility barriers
Accessibility Services for Organizations
Our Accessibility Consulting & Compliance Services program partners with organizations of any size and from all industries to help ensure accessibility across digital and physical experiences. These are fee-based services tailored to meet your organization’s specific needs.
We collaborate closely with your team to provide practical, actionable solutions that improve accessibility and ensure compliance.
Consulting Services
Our customized consulting services help organizations better understand and implement accessibility best practices. Services include:
Training sessions and workshops (one-time or ongoing)
Expert guidance from qualified accessibility professionals
Actionable recommendations for immediate improvement
Topics may include:
Audio Description – Creating and implementing narrated descriptions of visual content to ensure accessibility for people who are blind or have low vision
Disability Inclusion – Building inclusive policies, practices, and workplace cultures that support individuals with disabilities
Accessibility in the Workplace – Ensuring tools, systems, and environments are usable and accessible for employees with disabilities
Assistive Technology – Understanding and supporting technologies such as screen readers, magnification tools, and other adaptive solutions
Other Topics – Customized sessions based on your organization’s specific accessibility goals and challenges
Assessment, Remediation, and Monitoring
We “ARM” you for accessibility by:
Assessing websites and mobile applications through in-depth, manual evaluation by users with disabilities
Remediating identified barriers to improve access
Monitoring ongoing changes to ensure continued accessibility
Usability Testing
Our usability testing leverages ACB’s diverse membership to provide feedback from a wide range of perspectives, including:
Different assistive technologies
Varying levels of technical proficiency
A broad spectrum of lived experiences
Surveys
Organizations can engage ACB’s network of 8,000 members to:
Gather targeted feedback
Evaluate real-world usability
Understand how products and services are perceived by people who are blind or have low vision
Please complete our accessibility request form to see how we can collaborate effectively.
Advocating for Accessibility (Support for Individuals)
ACB is committed to improving accessibility in all aspects of life. If you are a person who is blind or has low vision and are experiencing an accessibility issue, we want to hear from you.
Through our advocacy efforts, we:
Elevate accessibility concerns
Work toward systemic improvements
Help create a more inclusive society
Please email us at accessibility@acb.org with the following information:
Your name
Specific devices and assistive technology you are using
Specific details about the accessibility issue you are experiencing and how to reproduce it
Please note: ACB does not provide technical support.
If needed, you may call 202-559-2045.
ACCS Case Studies
Sustainable Economies Law Center
ACB partnered with the Sustainable Economies Law Center to strengthen the accessibility of their website. Our team reviewed their site and provided clear, actionable recommendations to help create a more inclusive experience for people who are blind or have low vision. Hear from the SELC team about their experience: https://youtu.be/4VqxAOhulz4.
Speak4
ACB partnered with Speak4 to ensure their advocacy platform is accessible. ACB uses Speak4 to power national advocacy campaigns, making it easier for members to contact their representatives and speak up on key issues. Hear more from the Speak4 team on this episode of the ACB Advocacy Update podcast: https://acb-advocacy-update.pinecast.co/episode/bd8971f1/making-advocacy-accessible-acb-s-partnership-with-speak4-.
Contact Us
For more information on how we can best work together, contact the ACB Accessibility Consulting and Compliance Services team by:
Email: accessibility@acb.org
Complete our accessibility request form
Call: 202-559-2045