Kris Rivenburgh

Setting expectations with an accessibility consultant starts with a written scope, a defined standard, a deliverables list, and an agreed timeline. Both sides need clarity on what is being evaluated, which WCAG version applies, what...

The right accessibility auditor produces a clear, actionable report grounded in WCAG conformance, not a scan output with a logo on top. Look for someone who conducts fully manual evaluations, documents issues with code-level detail,...

Vetting an accessibility consultant before signing a contract means verifying three things: their technical credentials, the quality of their past deliverables, and how they actually work with clients. Ask for a sample audit report, confirm...

Before hiring an accessibility auditor, the most important area to vet is methodology. How the work gets done determines whether your audit report reflects real WCAG conformance or surface-level findings. The right questions surface this...

Every issue an auditor identifies should map to a specific WCAG success criterion. If it does not, the report is incomplete and the path to conformance becomes guesswork. The way to confirm this is to...

Accessibility consultant fee structures generally fall into four models: hourly rates, project-based pricing, monthly retainers, and per-page or per-screen pricing. Hourly rates typically range from $100 to $300 depending on experience. Project-based pricing is common...

An auditor sample report shows you exactly what you’ll receive after an audit is complete. It should include identified issues mapped to WCAG success criteria, severity ratings, page or screen locations, code-level details, and clear...

Checking an accessibility consultant’s references is the step most buyers skip and later regret. A short, structured reference call can confirm whether the consultant actually performed (manual) work, delivered an audit report you can act...

Hiring a freelancer or an agency for accessibility work depends on project scope, budget, and the type of deliverable required. Freelancers typically cost less and work directly with the client, making them a strong fit...

Evaluating accessibility consultant proposals comes down to five areas: scope clarity, evaluation methodology, deliverables, pricing transparency, and consultant qualifications. A strong proposal spells out exactly what will be evaluated, how the work will be conducted,...