Accessibility Product Testing & Review

Test products and services for accessibility and usability

Startup Cost
$10,000-$40,000
Difficulty
Advanced
Time to Profit
10-18 months
Profit Potential
$12,000-$67,000/month

Overview

Accessibility testers charge $100-$200 per hour or $5,000-$30,000 per project.

Testing 20-50 projects annually generates $150,000-$800,000 with 85-95% margins.

In 2025, companies test accessibility before launch.

Services include assistive technology compatibility testing, user testing with people with disabilities, accessibility issue identification, VPAT (Voluntary Product Accessibility Template) creation, accessibility certification support, and usability testing.

Successful testers use diverse assistive technologies, recruit testers with disabilities, provide detailed findings, understand user experience, and help improve accessibility.

Software and product companies as clients.

Marketing through tech companies, product teams, accessibility conferences, and QA networks.

Required Skills

  • Accessibility Testing
  • Assistive Technologies
  • User Testing
  • VPAT Documentation
  • QA Methodologies
  • Disability Awareness

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Tech companies prioritizing accessibility
  • Specialized testing expertise
  • Can work remotely
  • High hourly consulting rates
  • Growing accessibility requirements

Cons

  • Need assistive technology expertise
  • Recruiting testers with disabilities
  • Testing time-intensive
  • Project-based income
  • Competition from QA firms

How to Get Started

  1. Master assistive technologies and testing
  2. Build network of testers with disabilities
  3. Learn VPAT and accessibility standards
  4. Market to tech and product companies
  5. Conduct comprehensive accessibility testing
  6. Provide detailed findings and recommendations
  7. Support accessibility improvements

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