We can audit an existing site to help you identify work which needs to be done to improve its accessibility . Alternatively we can carry out a development audit as you design and build a new site or redesign a site, to help you keep it on track to meet your accessibility target level.
All audits are carried out with all users in mind. This includes people with sight problems, hearing, mobility and cognitive impairments, as well as those using older browsers and slow, dial-up connections, or newer technologies such as mobiles and PDAs.
We offer a diverse range of audits to help meet your prefered conformance level or requirements. If you are unsure which audit best suits your needs or there is something you want that isn't listed here then email us at webaccess@rnib.org.uk or call us on 020 7391 2178.
RNIB logo standard audits
Our popular RNIB logo standard audits will outline what needs to be done on your site to make it accessible. We provide you with a report that logs all issues specific to your site and changes that you need to implement to reach the selected standard. We then carry out a recheck free of charge and, if all issues have been addressed, we award the site with the relevant logo which is then valid for one year.
You can choose between:
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See it Right logo standard, which is aligned with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 1.0 (WCAG 1.0)
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Surf Right logo standard, which is aligned with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 (WCAG 2.0)
RNIB logo standard with UseAbility
In partnership with AbilityNet we offer a logo that combines the best of our popular RNIB logo award with the benefits of disabled user testing carried out by a panel of web users with disabilities.
The logo is awarded to sites that have been audited to an RNIB logo standard and UseAbility tested. We will provide you with two reports outlining requirements in order to be eligible for the logo as well as recommendations. Sites which successfully pass the accreditation process will be eligible to display the joint logo for one year.
Surf Right and WCAG 2.0 audits
For website owners who want to be able to display our Surf Right logo and also claim WCAG 2.0 conformance, we can offer audits combining Surf Right and any WCAG 2.0 conformance level.
See it Right and WCAG 1.0 audits
Many website owners want to be able to display the See it Right logo and also claim WCAG 1.0 conformance. For example local authority websites often opt for See it Right plus WCAG 1.0 Double-A as they want to display the logo but also need to meet WCAG 1.0 Double-A under Government guidelines. We can offer any combination of See it Right and WCAG 1.0 audits.
WCAG 1.0 and 2.0 audits
We can audit websites to meet WCAG 1.0 or 2.0 conformance to Single-A, Double-A and Triple-A. The only difference from the RNIB award logo standard audits is that there are no rechecks included. If these are required, they are charged for separately. At the end of the audit you will be given an audit report with details of how to improve the accessibility of your site and examples. Note that no logo is issued at the end of this process.
Intranet and on-site audits
If your site is only available on your development server, an intranet or a security protected area we can come to your offices and audit on-site. This normally takes 2-3 days depending on the size and complexity of the site.
Batch audits
We can carry out expert review of a batch of sites to an agreed level such as See it Right, Surf Right or either WCAG 1.0, or 2.0 or a combination of RNIB logo standard and related WCAG guidelines.
We have been doing the
Better Connected local authority websites audits for the last 6 years and in 2005 published the
eAccessibility of public sector services in the European Union which audited to WCAG Single-A, 436 online public service websites from across the European Union.
Page and template assessments
We also do individual page or template checks. This is ideal if you want to check a new design, content or functionality for your site.
The audit process
You can choose which level of conformance you want us to measure your site against, depending on whether you want to be awarded one of our own accreditation logos, or simply get a conformance statement that you can publish on your site, to show that it has been independently assessed.
The audit process involves:
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Our assessment of the website to the level of conformance you choose, to measure how well it conforms to the techniques and practices that make websites accessible, and how well it avoids those that cause web accessibility issues.
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A detailed report to identify where we find that the site presents problems of accessibility. The report includes examples, and offers suggested solutions in a detailed site analysis.
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Once you have made the necessary amendments, you can come back to us to get the changes rechecked. This first recheck is included in the cost of audits.
The benefits of an audit
When a website displays an RNIB award logo, it shows that the site has been carefully checked, assessed and independently verified to be sure that it meets a high level of web accessibility.
This means that it will not present barriers to information for people with disabilities, and it will be easier for all site visitors to find information and use site functions.
By having their website independently assessed, the site owners have ensured that the claim of accessibility is accurate, and not limited or affected by the level of knowledge within their own web team.
When a website is accessible enough to be awarded a See it Right or Surf Right Accessible Websites logo, everyone's a winner. It provides:
Costs
All audits are individually scoped and costs vary according to the size of your site, whether it contains microsites or is part of a suite of sites. For a guide price list please contact us at
webaccess@rnib.org.uk - we'll also be very happy to answer any questions you may have.
Booking an audit
Once you have decided to go ahead with an audit you will need to fill out a
quotation request (Word, 83KB). This helps us understand the size and complexity of your website, or suite of sites, as well as give you an accurate proposal for carrying out the audit. Once we have received it we will get back to you with a proposal and once accepted, we will confirm dates when the audit will be carried out.
For further information and costs please email us at
webaccess@rnib.org.uk or call us on
020 7391 2178.