# Accessibility & Compliance

- Link: https://ip-refactor.ipdev2.cloud/services/web-accessibility-compliance/
- Published: 2026-11-08T04:58:54+00:00
- Author: neilharner

Accessibility & compliance

## Websites everyone can use, _and trust._

Compliance on the web comes down to two things: people of all abilities must be 
able to use your site, and their personal data must be handled the way the law and
your policies promise.

We cover both. Our designers and developers are trained in the Web Content Accessibility
Guidelines, and we put the policies, consent tools and form practices in place that
privacy laws like GDPR and CCPA expect.

![The Marsee Baking website on two phones](https://ip-refactor.ipdev2.cloud/wp-content/
uploads/2026/11/mockup-marsee-baking-sm.webp)

Accessibility

## Websites for people of all _ages and abilities._

As many as one billion people in the world live with some form of disability or 
impairment. Making your digital content accessible is the right thing to do, and
for many organizations it is a requirement with legal implications.

WCAG 2.2 Level AA is the primary conformance criteria for every site we design, 
build and remediate. It is the standard most accessibility laws and policies point
to, and most of our design and development team have been trained and certified 
on it.

Section 508 applies to US federal agencies and organizations that receive federal
funding. Its web requirements are based on WCAG, so building to WCAG 2.2 AA covers
them, and we can document conformance in the accessibility conformance reports procurement
teams ask for.

The Americans with Disabilities Act does not name a technical standard for websites,
but courts and the Department of Justice look to WCAG. Building to WCAG 2.2 AA and
testing regularly is the most reliable way to reduce ADA risk.

Accessibility services

## From first design _to conformance._

### New websites with accessibility

A new, universally usable website, designed with accessibility in mind from the 
start.

### Audits & recommendations

A full audit of your site’s current level of accessibility, with a detailed list
of recommended improvements.

### WCAG remediation

We implement the changes needed to raise your site to WCAG 2.2 AA.

### Accessible content training

Learn to manage and maintain content in your WordPress CMS with accessibility in
mind.

### Routine testing & support

Keep your conformance on track over time, with help when issues come up.

### Conformance statement

Once your site meets WCAG 2.2 AA, a statement lets every visitor know you’ve met
those standards.

UserWay

## An accessibility widget, _set up for you._

We are a UserWay partner. UserWay adds an accessibility menu to your site, so visitors
can adjust text size, contrast, spacing and more to suit how they browse.

A widget works alongside accessible code, not instead of it. We build to WCAG 2.2
AA first, then add UserWay for the extra control it gives your visitors.

![UserWay](https://ip-refactor.ipdev2.cloud/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/userway.png)

**Getting started is simple.** [Sign up for UserWay (opens in a new tab)](https://www.uwtracks.com/7PT597T/GTSC3/),
then email [support@inverseparadox.com](https://ip-refactor.ipdev2.cloud/services/web-accessibility-compliance/support@inverseparadox.com)
and we will add the widget to your website and set it up to match your brand.

Privacy compliance

## GDPR, CCPA and the data _you collect._

Any website that receives traffic from the European Union is subject to the General
Data Protection Regulation, and US companies are not exempt. The California Consumer
Privacy Act, expanded by CPRA, protects California residents in a similar but distinct
way, and more US states have followed with laws of their own.

These rules are detailed and still evolving. We put the technical and content pieces
in place to support your compliance; we also recommend involving your attorney when
you assess risk and audit compliance.

### Policies

GDPR- and CCPA-ready starting points for your Privacy Policy, Terms & Conditions
and Cookie Policy, customized so your site explains clearly how data is used.

### Cookie consent

A consent banner that asks before non-essential cookies load and remembers each 
visitor’s choice.

### Form audits & updates

Forms are where most data is collected. We make sure each one says what is collected
and asks for opt-in to anything else.

### Vendor review

The marketing tools on your site collect data too. We account for each vendor’s 
own practices in your policies and setup.

### Minimizing data collection

Many plugins and third-party tools collect more than they need. Collecting less 
is one of the simplest ways to lower risk.

### Geographic restriction

If traffic from a region serves no purpose for your business, restricting it can
be part of a short-term strategy.

Platforms

## Compliance on the platform _you run._

### WordPress & WooCommerce

We configure WordPress, WooCommerce and form plugins such as Gravity Forms with 
the consent, data handling and retention settings privacy laws expect.

### Shopify

Shopify includes privacy tools of its own. We set up consent and policies on Shopify
and Shopify Plus stores and tailor them to your products and markets.

Philadelphia-based, nationwide

## A web accessibility agency near Philadelphia, _working nationwide._

Inverse Paradox is a web accessibility agency based just outside Philadelphia, working
with clients across the country. Accessible sites reach more people and stand up
to audits; we build to WCAG 2.2 AA and test with assistive technology.

We sponsored the first WordCamp US when it came to Philadelphia in 2015, and we 
still give back to the WordPress community our work is built on.

Tell us where you are headed, and [we will show you how we would get there](https://ip-refactor.ipdev2.cloud/contact/).

FAQ

## Common _questions._

What level of accessibility should we aim for?

WCAG 2.2 AA is considered the minimum standard for compliance, and it is the level
we design, build and remediate to.

Can you fix our existing site, or do we need a new one?

Often we can fix it. We start with a full audit and a detailed list of recommendations,
then implement the remediation needed to reach WCAG 2.2 AA. If a rebuild makes more
sense, we will say so.

How do we stay accessible after launch?

New content can introduce new issues. We train your team to manage content with 
accessibility in mind, and offer routine testing and support to keep conformance
on track.

Does GDPR apply to a US business?

It can. If your site receives and processes data from visitors in the European Union,
GDPR applies regardless of where your company is based.

Do we need a cookie banner?

If your site uses non-essential cookies such as analytics or advertising, privacy
laws generally expect visitors to be told and, in many cases, asked first. We can
add a consent banner that does this.

Can you guarantee legal compliance?

No one can promise that through a website alone. We put the technical and content
pieces in place, and recommend reviewing your obligations with an attorney.
