Web & Digital Accessibility Consulting
Ensure websites and digital products meet accessibility standards
Overview
Digital accessibility consultants charge $5,000-$40,000 per website audit.
Serving 30-80 clients annually generates $250,000-$1,500,000 with 85-95% margins.
In 2025, websites must be accessible under ADA and Section 508.
Services include WCAG 2.1/2.2 compliance audits, accessibility testing and remediation, accessible design consulting, screen reader compatibility testing, accessible document creation, and developer training.
Successful consultants test with assistive technologies, provide detailed remediation guidance, understand WCAG standards, prevent accessibility lawsuits, and ensure inclusive digital experiences.
All organizations with websites need compliance.
Marketing through businesses, web agencies, legal firms, and accessibility litigation.
Required Skills
- WCAG Standards
- Assistive Technology Testing
- Web Development
- Accessibility Tools
- HTML/CSS/ARIA
- Legal Compliance
Pros and Cons
Pros
- All websites need accessibility
- ADA lawsuits driving demand
- Can work remotely
- Recurring audits and testing
- Growing digital accessibility field
Cons
- Need technical and accessibility expertise
- WCAG standards complex
- Testing time-intensive
- Competition from agencies
- Keeping current with standards
How to Get Started
- Master WCAG standards and testing
- Learn assistive technologies
- Get accessibility certifications (CPACC, WAS)
- Market to businesses and web agencies
- Conduct comprehensive website audits
- Provide detailed remediation reports
- Train developers on accessible coding
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