Level Access
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| Industry | Digital accessibility |
| Founded 📆 | 1999 |
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| 🌐 Website | www |
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Level Access is a digital accessibility company based in Arlington, Virginia.[2]
It provides commercial software for testing web accessibility and creating accessible and legally compliant websites, mobile apps, software, and other digital experiences.[2]
History
It was founded in 1999 by engineers with disabilities. The initial business plan for what became Level Access was to build a website for accessible travel so that people with disabilities could go to the site, get information about accessible venues and plan accessible vacations.[2][3]
In February 2018, Level Access acquired Simply Accessible, Inc., a digital accessibility company headquartered in Ontario, Canada.[4]
In August 2022, Level Access completed its merger with eSSENTIAL Accessibility, the pioneer of Accessibility-as-a-Service.[5][6]
In January 2024, Level Access acquired UserWay for almost almost $99 million.[7]
Products
Level Access provides six products across digital accessibility and has been ranked in the top tier of platforms offering digital accessibiilty services by Forrester.[8]
| Product Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Accessibility Management Platform (AMP) | A platform supporting WCAG 2 Level A & AA standards, designed to enhance accessibility for people with disabilities through various features. |
| Elevin | A platform that provides support for leading assistive technologies, ensuring accessibility for people with disabilities. |
| Web Accessibility Compliance Consulting | Consultation services to help organizations understand and comply with digital accessibility laws and standards like ADA, WCAG, and Section 508. |
| Agile Accessibility | A methodology that embeds accessibility into every stage of the digital experience lifecycle, promoting proactive and sustainable accessibility practices. |
| Training and Education | Programs and resources for ongoing education in digital accessibility, mandatory for all employees and available for clients. |
| Automated and Manual Testing | Services that include both automated scans and user testing by individuals with disabilities to assess and improve digital accessibility. |
References
- ↑ "Level Access Appoints Mark Zablan as CEO to Drive Growth and Innovation". Business Wire. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Company". Level Access. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
- ↑ Entry, Equal (2018-03-27). "Q&A with Tim Springer, CEO of Level Access". Equal Entry. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
- ↑ Access, Level (2018-02-15). "Level Access Acquires Simply Accessible, Inc". Level Access. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
- ↑ Accessibility, Level Access; eSSENTIAL. "Level Access and eSSENTIAL Accessibility Complete Merger". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
- ↑ Wansboro, David (2022-06-16). "KKR-backed eSSENTIAL Accessibility and JMI-backed Level Access to merge". PE Hub. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
- ↑ "Israel digital accessibility startup to be bought by US firm in a deal valued at $99m". The Times of Israel.
- ↑ "Forrester". reprint.forrester.com. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
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