Level Access

Level Access is a digital accessibility company based in Arlington, Virginia.^[2]

Level Access

Industry	Digital accessibility
Founded	1999; 26 years ago (1999)
Headquarters	Arlington, Virginia , USA
Key people	Mark Zablan (CEO) [1]
Owner	Independent (1999–)
Website	www.levelaccess.com

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 $99 million^[7] despite the surrounding controversy of accessibility overlays.^[8][9]

Mark Zablan has been appointed as the chief executive officer of Level Access in October 2024.^[10]

Products

Level Access provides six products across digital accessibility and has been ranked in the top tier of platforms offering digital accessibility services by Forrester.^[11]

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.