Public sector and education
Web accessibility for schools, universities and public bodies
For schools, universities, local authorities and other public institutions that must meet web accessibility law for public bodies. I check the website against WCAG 2.1 AA, fix the barriers in the code and give you notes for the accessibility statement, so the statement describes the real state of the site.
- 12+
- years in websites, apps and marketing
- 150+
- projects: I help at every stage, from idea to growth
- 2–6 wks
- from idea to a working product
- 2 h
- usual time to my reply
How I approach it
In the EU, the Web Accessibility Directive and the national laws that implement it (in Poland, the 2019 Act on digital accessibility) require a public body's website to meet WCAG 2.1 at level AA and to have an up-to-date accessibility statement. In practice the problems are usually the same: scanned PDFs without text, images without descriptions, forms you can't fill in with a keyboard alone, too little contrast and menus a screen reader can't handle.
I fix the barriers in the website's code, not with an overlay that only pretends to make it accessible. The audit is a technical assessment, not legal advice, so confirm your institution's obligations with a lawyer or your accessibility coordinator. I lead the project, I'm accountable for the result and I'm your single point of contact. For complex, specialist questions I bring in trusted experts.
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Where to start
Accessibility audit (WCAG)
Manual and automated testing against WCAG 2.1 AA, a prioritised report and notes for the accessibility statement. Audit or audit with fixes, individual quote.
→Website audit
When you also want to check the website's speed, ease of use and SEO basics. Individual quote.
→Website redesign
When the old site is no longer worth fixing: a new website that's accessible from day one, keeping your existing addresses. €5,000–10,500.
→WordPress maintenance
Updates, backups and urgent fixes for a WordPress website. Individual quote.
→How I work with this
How we work together
- 01
We agree the scope: the home page, the key pages, forms and documents to check
- 02
Manual testing, including keyboard-only use, plus automated testing
- 03
A prioritised report and notes for the accessibility statement
- 04
Fixes in the code or a handover to your contractor, then a retest
What clients say
„We worked with Vlad on a Next.js project. He knew what he was doing from day one, didn't overcomplicate things and came up with better approaches on his own. I especially value his work on the site's performance. Everything was delivered as agreed.”
George B. CEO, finance company
„We needed to build an MVP fast to test our idea in practice. Vlad helped us choose sensible solutions and focus on what we really needed for launch. We didn't try to build everything at once, yet he made sure the project could grow later without starting from scratch.”
Alex N. Product Manager at StartupX
„Vlad got up to speed with our project quickly and pointed out several problems we hadn't treated as priorities. He sorted out our database and security issues. I liked that he didn't just complete tasks but clearly explained why something was worth changing and what the consequences could be.”
Michał R. CTO at TechCorp
„We had an app where every bigger change was becoming a problem. Vlad helped us clean up the code, rebuild some of the older parts and introduce automated tests. Working on new features is much easier now. I also appreciate his patience in explaining technical topics to people outside the development team.”
Sara K. Product Owner at WebSolutions
Your statement should tell the truth
Send your institution's website address or your request for quotation. I usually reply within 2 hours, and within one working day I tell you which barriers I can see at first glance and what audit scope makes sense.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an accessibility audit of a school or public body website cost?
An accessibility audit takes from 5 working days. An audit together with fixes in the code takes from 2 weeks, and a re-check after the changes is also available. I quote individually; the price depends on the number of pages, forms and documents to check.
Will you respond to a request for quotation?
Yes. Send your request for quotation or a description of the scope, and I'll reply with an offer covering the scope of work, the net price and the delivery date.
What is an accessibility statement and will you prepare it?
An accessibility statement is a mandatory document on a public body's website. It describes how far the website meets the requirements, what is still missing and how to report a problem. After the audit I know the website's actual state and give you notes for the statement so it tells the truth. Publishing and updating the statement is your institution's responsibility.
Is an accessibility plugin or overlay enough?
No. Overlays change contrast or font size, but they don't fix the code: forms without field labels, menus you can't reach with a keyboard or documents without text. I fix the barriers in the website's code instead of adding a layer that covers them up.
How long does it take to make a school or university website WCAG compliant?
The audit alone takes from 5 working days. Fixes together with the audit usually take from 2 weeks, depending on the state of the website and the number of documents. When the old site isn't worth fixing, I suggest a new one that's accessible from the start. A redesign usually costs €5,000–10,500.
Does the audit replace a legal opinion?
No. The audit is a technical assessment of the website against WCAG 2.1 AA. It shows the barriers and how to fix them, but confirm your institution's obligations with a lawyer or your accessibility coordinator.