Web Accessibility Testing Services (WATS)
The Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat recently changed its contract arrangements
for Web Accessibility Testing Services (WATS). Effective April 1, 2003, government
departments are required to contract for their WATS testing needs.
MarketAccess, an Ottawa based web design company, is
highly qualified to provide web accessibility testing services to Federal Government
departments. MarketAccess consultants are experts on accessibility issues having
audited, assessed, and implemented over 350 GoC web sites.
Upon completion of a web site's accessibility test, MarketAccess will provide
your department with a comprehensive report detailing accessibility shortcomings
and clear recommendations detailing their resolution.
In addition to web accessibility testing, MarketAccess provides the following
accessibility services:
- CLF site audits
- CLF best practices
- CLF knowledge transfer and accessibility training
- Accessible web site design and integration
- PDF, Word, WordPerfect to HTML conversion
- Web publishing process designs and documentation ensuring future CLF maintenance
and compliance
- CLF presentations and workshops
About MarketAccess
Established in 1995, MarketAccess has a comprehensive knowledge of Common Look
and Feel (CLF), accessibility, and W3C issues. MarketAccess has audited,
assessed, and implemented over 350 Government of Canada web sites ensuring
CLF compliance with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat guidelines.
MarketAccess ensures web sites are CLF compliant and accessible to all users
regardless of ability. Based on our in-house team's intimate CLF knowledge,
MarketAccess has perfected an approach and methodology for assessing and
auditing web sites.
To find out more about our accessibility services and available funding vehicles,
contact Sales at 225-5886 or sales@marketaccess.ca.
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