Level Access

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Level Access
IndustryDigital accessibility
Founded1999;26 years ago (1999)
Headquarters
Arlington, Virginia
,
USA
Key people
  • Mark Zablan (CEO)
[1]
Owner
  • Independent (1999–)
Website www.levelaccess.com

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

Contents

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 almost $99 million. [7]

Mark Zablan has been appointed as the chief executive officer of Level Access in October 2024. [8]

Products

Level Access provides six products across digital accessibility and has been ranked in the top tier of platforms offering digital accessibiilty services by Forrester. [9]

Product NameDescription
Accessibility Management Platform (AMP)A platform supporting WCAG 2 Level A & AA standards, designed to enhance accessibility for people with disabilities through various features.
ElevinA platform that provides support for leading assistive technologies, ensuring accessibility for people with disabilities.
Web Accessibility Compliance ConsultingConsultation services to help organizations understand and comply with digital accessibility laws and standards like ADA, WCAG, and Section 508.
Agile AccessibilityA methodology that embeds accessibility into every stage of the digital experience lifecycle, promoting proactive and sustainable accessibility practices.
Training and EducationPrograms and resources for ongoing education in digital accessibility, mandatory for all employees and available for clients.
Automated and Manual TestingServices that include both automated scans and user testing by individuals with disabilities to assess and improve digital accessibility.

References

  1. ↑ "Level Access Appoints Mark Zablan as CEO to Drive Growth and Innovation". Business Wire. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
  2. 1 2 3 "Company". Level Access. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
  3. ↑ Entry, Equal (2018-03-27). "Q&A with Tim Springer, CEO of Level Access". Equal Entry. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
  4. ↑ Access, Level (2018-02-15). "Level Access Acquires Simply Accessible, Inc". Level Access. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
  5. ↑ Accessibility, Level Access; eSSENTIAL. "Level Access and eSSENTIAL Accessibility Complete Merger". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2024-09-03.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  6. ↑ Wansboro, David (2022-06-16). "KKR-backed eSSENTIAL Accessibility and JMI-backed Level Access to merge". PE Hub. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
  7. ↑ "Israel digital accessibility startup to be bought by US firm in a deal valued at $99m". The Times of Israel.
  8. ↑ "Level Access Appoints New Chief Executive Officer". Built In. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
  9. ↑ "Forrester". reprint.forrester.com. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
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