Audit frameworks we assess against

Audit Frameworks We Assess Against

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Independent accessibility and compliance audits mapped to global standards, laws, and regulatory frameworks

Our audits are conducted against recognized international standards and jurisdiction-specific regulations.
Each framework is applied using a documented, repeatable, and regulator-aligned methodology.

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WCAG 2.2 (A–AAA) aligned methodology

Jurisdiction-mapped audit frameworks

Regulator-ready reporting

Independent audit-only institution

Global applicability

What Is an Accessibility Audit (and Why Independence Matters)

An audit framework defines what is tested, how it is tested, and how findings are mapped to compliance obligations.
At Accord Compliance, frameworks are not treated as checklists.
They are structured assessment systems that combine:

Unlike testing tools or remediation services, a true audit:

  • Technical success criteria
  • Legal and regulatory obligations
  • Assistive technology behaviour
  • Documentation and evidence standards

This ensures audits are defensible, repeatable, and regulator-ready.

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What is an audit framework

Global Baseline: WCAG Audit Framework

Role:

WCAG forms the technical foundation of all our audits, regardless of geography.

Coverage:

  • WCAG 2.2 Level A, AA, AAA
  • Manual testing
  • Assistive technology validation
  • Design, content, interaction, and code-level assessment

Why it matters:

Most global regulations either directly adopt WCAG or reference it as the technical standard.

Jurisdiction-Specific Audit Frameworks

Each regulatory framework builds on top of WCAG, adding legal interpretation, scope definitions, and reporting expectations.

SEBI

SEBI

Digital accessibility requirements applicable to SEBI-registered and regulated entities.

RPwD Act

RPwD Act

Statutory accessibility obligations under Indian law.

IS 17802 & GIGW

IS 17802 & GIGW

Indian Standards and Government of India Web Guidelines.

Section 508

Section 508

Accessibility requirements for US federal agencies and vendors.

ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act)

ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act)

Civil rights-based accessibility obligations for public-facing digital services.

European Accessibility Act (EAA)

European Accessibility Act (EAA)

Accessibility requirements for digital products and services in the EU.

AODA & Accessible Canada Act

AODA & Accessible Canada Act

Provincial and federal accessibility legislation.

Disability Discrimination Act (DDA)

Disability Discrimination Act (DDA)

Digital accessibility obligations under Australian law.

How We Apply These Frameworks in Practice

Every audit framework follows a consistent structure:

1.

Independent accessibility audit & compliance institution

2.

Framework selection (global + jurisdictional)

3.

Manual & assistive technology testing

4.

Evidence-backed findings

5.

Framework-mapped reporting

How we apply audit frameworks

Frameworks vs Regulations: Important Clarification

Frameworks

Frameworks

It define how audits are conducted.

Regulations

Regulations

It define why audits are required

This page explains how we audit. Regulatory obligations are explained in detail under here:

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