I’m ready to make my content accessible! But, what costs can I expect?

Karl Groves, founder and president of Tenon, LLC., developed a list of expected costs based on his company’s experience with accessibility audits, consulting, development, and training in accessibility for web, mobile, software, and hardware.

• Determining accessibility requirements for final deliverables
• Developing internal style guides and best practices
• Training staff
• Finding new toolsets
• Modifying existing codebases
• Additional QA time & resources
• Consult fee/salary for an internal subject matter expert

What type of resources can help to alleviate the costs of going accessible?

• Organizations (public, private, and non-profit)
• Insurance options
• Federal and state programs
• Advocacy groups
• Grants
• Fundraising
• Disability publications & newsletters
• Used equipment

*Learn more about all of the options above from the Assistive Technology Industry Association, LD Online, National Center on Accessibility, and AccessibleTech.org.

Don’t forget–Planning for accessibility from the start can eliminate the need for additional funding!