Introducing Clym’s Accessibility Testing: Smarter Evaluations for Inclusive Websites

At Clym, we continue to expand our platform to give businesses the tools they need to align with global digital regulations. Today, we’re excited to announce the launch of Accessibility Testing, an open-source product designed to help organizations identify and address barriers that may prevent users with disabilities from fully engaging with their websites.

With regulations worldwide requiring businesses to provide equal digital access, companies face increasing pressure to not only adopt accessible practices but also to prove them. Accessibility Testing brings clarity and consistency to that process.

Why accessibility testing matters

Accessibility is not just about compliance, it's about opening digital doors for users of all abilities. Laws such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the European Accessibility Act (EAA), and many country-specific standards reference accessibility benchmarks like WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines).

For businesses, this means having reliable tools that evaluate web content against these standards and generate actionable insights. Without them, organizations risk lawsuits, lost revenue, and damaged reputations.

What Clym’s Accessibility Testing offers

Clym’s new Accessibility Testing product provides businesses with a complete evaluation system, designed for accuracy and usability. Key features include:

• Automated testing: Integrates the open-source axe-core suite of automated tests from Deque, one of the most recognized companies in this space, to run checks against WCAG and EN 301 549 standards and identify issues quickly.
• Manual testing workflows: Incorporate human review for areas automation can’t fully capture.
• Extensibility: While the platform comes with a set of test cases and proposed remediations, it also provides the tools to expand the list of test cases and associated remediations.
• Audit report generation: Export Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACRs) in multiple formats for internal teams or external stakeholders.
• Open-source desktop app: Available for testers, auditors, and developers to run independent and transparent evaluations.

Benefits for businesses

With Accessibility Testing, organizations can:

• Gain control over their testing process by using open-source technology without dependency on closed systems.
• Reduce costs compared to proprietary testing tools.
• Increase transparency by relying on open, community-vetted code.
• Adapt and extend the toolset to their own workflows and needs.
• Support long-term flexibility as standards evolve and new requirements emerge.

How to get started

Accessibility Testing is now part of the Clym ecosystem and available to businesses of any size for free. You can start using it immediately to evaluate your website and generate actionable reports.

Learn more about Accessibility Testing

About Clym:

Clym is an all-in-one digital compliance solution, helping businesses navigate the complexities of global regulations. Our suite of tools is designed to foster trust, facilitate compliance, and support the creation of a safer digital ecosystem for consumers. Discover more about Clym and our mission at https://clym.io/about-us.