Quick Summary

• Designing accessible eLearning is no longer optional; it’s becoming a foundational requirement as organisations shift to cloud-based content creation across India and the USA. Learners today expect courses that work seamlessly with assistive technologies, adapt to diverse needs, and meet global accessibility standards.
• As hybrid and distributed teams grow, accessibility must be built into the content creation workflow, not retrofitted at the end. Cloud authoring tools now make this easier by providing reusable, accessible components, built-in contrast tests, alt-text prompts, template governance, and scalable review workflows.
• To create learning that is WCAG- and 508-ready, teams must evaluate accessibility across content formats, navigation patterns, interactions, assessments, and assistive technology compatibility.

Are you trying to understand how to make your eLearning fully accessible and how WCAG and Section 508 apply to cloud-based content production? If so, you’re not alone.

In 2026, instructional designers, L&D leaders, and accessibility reviewers across India and the USA are increasingly moving from ad-hoc accessibility fixes to accessibility-first design models. The reason is simple:

Traditional eLearning workflows weren’t built for accessibility.
They rely on manual checks, inconsistent templates, unclear navigation structures, inaccessible interactions, and missing alt text, all of which create barriers for learners using screen readers, magnifiers, or keyboard-only navigation.

Cloud accessibility workflows solve these issues by enabling:

• Centralized accessible templates
• Auto-generated transcripts and captions
• Built-in WCAG contrast checking
• Screen reader-friendly structure
• Automated remediation suggestions
• Multi-author accessibility QA pipelines
• Simplified publishing to LMS/LRS with compliance metadata

This shift isn’t a compliance checkbox; it’s a learner experience transformation.

Before building an accessible eLearning program, it’s important to understand:

• What WCAG really means for instructional designers
• How Section 508 applies (even outside the U.S.)
• Which accessibility elements matter most in cloud-based courses
• How to test courses with real assistive technologies
• What cloud workflows make accessibility easier and repeatable

In This Guide, You’ll Learn:

• Why accessibility matters for learner success, not just compliance
• How to apply WCAG’s POUR framework to cloud eLearning
• What Section 508 requires (explained in simple terms)
• A practical accessibility checklist for videos, interactions, navigation & more
• The essential testing tools for WCAG & 508 compliance
• Common pitfalls that cause accessibility failures in online learning
• How cloud-native workflows simplify accessibility implementation
• How Nexority supports accessibility-first content development

Before we explore the WCAG checklist and practical examples, we need to answer one foundational question:

Why has accessibility become a critical requirement for cloud eLearning, especially for distributed teams in India and the USA?
Let’s break it down.

Why Accessibility Matters Beyond Compliance (2026)

If this topic came up five or six years ago, most teams would treat accessibility as a legal requirement, something to “check off” at the end of development, or apply only when procurement required it.
But in 2026, accessibility plays a far bigger role in eLearning success.

Today’s learners aren’t just diverse in background; they’re diverse in ability, devices, language preferences, learning environments, and assistive-technology needs. And with cloud platforms becoming the foundation of modern learning operations, the expectation has shifted from:

“Does this course meet minimum compliance?”
to
“Does this course work for every learner, everywhere, on every device?”

This shift is driven by global regulations, but more importantly, by learner experience and business impact.

Cloud learning teams often begin their accessibility journey because of compliance requirements, but the long-term impact goes far beyond regulation.  Inclusive course design improves clarity, reduces cognitive load, and creates smoother navigation for all learners, not only those with disabilities.

“Accessibility is not just for people with disabilities; it is about creating better user experiences for everyone.”
– Shadi Abou-Zahra, W3C Accessibility Strategy and Technology Specialist

This perspective aligns closely with how modern eLearning is evolving: accessibility-first design isn’t just ethical, it drives higher engagement and measurable learner success.

Let’s look at why accessibility matters now more than ever.

The Global Rise of Accessibility Requirements (India, USA, EU)

Accessibility standards have rapidly expanded beyond government agencies and public-sector organisations. Private enterprises, universities, healthcare networks, banks, SaaS companies, and global corporations are now held accountable for accessible digital experiences, including eLearning.

Here’s what’s changed:

• USA (Section 508 + ADA guidance reinforcement)
  Federal agencies and any vendor serving them must meet WCAG 2.2 Level AA. Most mid- and enterprise-level organisations now adopt the same standard voluntarily to avoid onboarding barriers and legal risk.
• India (RPwD Act + harmonized standards)
  Accessibility expectations for private companies increased dramatically, especially in education, BFSI, healthcare, and public services. Many organisations now require WCAG conformance for all digital training delivered at scale.
• European Union
  The EU Accessibility Act (EAA) requires accessible digital learning for many sectors starting in 2025–2026.

According to a 2025 Learning Guild report, 62% of organisations updated their learning accessibility policies in the past 24 months, with cloud platforms and remote work being the biggest catalysts.

Accessibility is no longer niche; it’s global.

Accessibility Improves Learning Success, Not Just Compliance

Accessibility isn’t only about meeting standards; it’s about helping learners succeed.

When courses are designed with accessibility-first principles, all learners benefit:

• Captions support people in noisy or quiet environments
• High contrast improves readability for everyone
• Keyboard-friendly navigation speeds up workflows
• Clear structure reduces cognitive load
• Screen-reader compatibility helps multilingual learners

A 2024 ATD Learning Accessibility Study found that accessible courses improved learner satisfaction by 38% and completion rates by 22%, even among learners without disabilities.

In other words:
Accessibility = better learning design.

Cloud Platforms Make Accessibility Easier to Implement

What used to require manual fixes in desktop tools can now be built directly into cloud workflows.

Modern cloud authoring platforms provide:

• Automatic caption generation
• Built-in WCAG contrast checkers
• Alt-text reminders
• Keyboard-navigation previews
• Template-level accessibility governance
• Multi-author QA and review pipelines

This means teams don’t have to “fix” accessibility later; they design it in from the start.

Gartner predicts that by 2026, 70% of enterprise eLearning will be produced in cloud environments with automated accessibility checks.

That makes accessibility:

• Easier
• Faster
• More consistent
• More scalable

Before diving into the WCAG checklist, we need a shared foundation on what WCAG actually means for instructional designers.

Understanding WCAG: The POUR Framework (Explained Simply for eLearning Teams)

Now that we’ve established why accessibility matters, the next challenge for most instructional designers and L&D teams is understanding what WCAG actually requires.
And let’s be honest, WCAG documentation can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re not a compliance specialist.

The good news?
At its core, WCAG is built on four simple principles often called POUR:

Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, and Robust.

These principles act like the “design rules” of an accessible learning experience.
If your eLearning content satisfies all four, you’re already on your way to compliance, whether you’re working in Articulate Rise, Storyline, Captivate, Elucidat, dominKnow, or any cloud authoring tool.

Let’s break them down in a way that’s practical for course creators, reviewers, and content teams.

Before diving into the details, watch this short explainer video from the National Center on Accessible Educational Materials. It provides a quick, visual overview of the four core principles: Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, and Robust that form the foundation of accessible design for learning content.

Perceivable – Learners Must Be Able to Absorb the Information

This principle focuses on ensuring that learners can see, hear, or otherwise perceive the content.

In eLearning, this typically involves:

• Captions for all videos
• Transcripts for audio or podcasts
• Alt text for meaningful images
• High-contrast colors for text and UI
• Text equivalents for non-text media

Many cloud platforms now offer auto-captioning and built-in contrast checkers, significantly reducing the need for manual effort.

A W3C accessibility study found that over 55% of accessibility failures in online content relate to missing or incorrect text alternatives, making Perceivable the highest-impact category to get right.

Real takeaway:
If learners can’t see, hear, or interpret your content, nothing else matters.

Operable – Learners Must Be Able to Navigate and Interact Easily

Operable is all about how learners move through your course.

To meet this requirement, ensure:

• Full keyboard navigation (Tab, Shift+Tab, Enter, Space)
• Logical focus order
• Buttons and controls with visible focus indicators
• No time-limited interactions unless adjustable
• Alternatives to drag-and-drop or mouse-only activities

This principle disproportionately impacts interactive courses, quizzes, hotspots, branching, and simulations, and is often where teams unknowingly fail compliance.

A Learning Guild review (2025) notes that keyboard-only failures account for nearly 30% of eLearning accessibility issues, especially in desktop-centric authoring tools.

Real takeaway:
If a learner can’t navigate your course without a mouse, it isn’t accessible.

Understandable – Learners Must Be Able to Process & Predict What Happens

Accessibility isn’t just about mechanics; it’s also about cognitive clarity.

To meet WCAG’s Understandable criteria:

• Use plain, clear language
• Maintain consistent navigation patterns
• Keep form fields and assessments labeled
• Avoid unexpected behaviors (e.g., auto-advancing slides)
• Provide clear instructions before interactions

This principle especially supports:

• Neurodiverse learners
• ESL/ELL learners
• Cognitive and learning disabilities
• New hires unfamiliar with internal terminology

A Nielsen Norman Group study found that predictable interaction patterns improve task success by 35%, even for high-performing learners.

Real takeaway:
If your course behaves unpredictably, learners will struggle even if everything else is compliant.

Robust – Content Must Work with Assistive Technology Today & Tomorrow

Robustness is about future-proofing your content.

Your course must:

• Be compatible with screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver)
• Use proper semantic structure (headings, lists, tables)
• Follow standards that ensure long-term accessibility support
• Export clean HTML with ARIA attributes where appropriate

Cloud authoring tools often handle much of the heavy lifting here, but creators still influence key decisions like:

• Heading hierarchy
• Table structure
• Use of ARIA labels
• Avoiding “fake text” baked into images

Robustness ensures your content isn’t just accessible on your device but on any device or assistive technology the learner may use.

Real takeaway:
If assistive tech can’t interpret your course, it won’t matter how good the design is.

Why POUR Matters for Cloud eLearning

The POUR framework is especially important in cloud authoring environments because:

• Components are reused across modules
• Templates distribute accessibility at scale
• Reviewers collaborate in real time
• Automated WCAG checks catch errors before publishing

This means accessibility can become:

• Systematic
• Repeatable
• Scalable
• Easier to govern

WCAG isn’t a list of rules; it’s a design mindset.

Section 508 Explained Simply (For Learning Teams)

Now that you understand WCAG’s POUR framework, the next question most teams ask is:
“Where does Section 508 fit into all of this, and do we need to follow it?”

The short answer:
If you work with U.S. federal agencies or sell training, platforms, or digital learning services to them, Section 508 compliance is mandatory.
But even if you’re not in the public sector, many private organisations now adopt 508-aligned accessibility standards because it simplifies procurement, reduces risk, and ensures courses work for every learner.

Still, 508 often feels confusing because it overlaps with WCAG but isn’t identical.
Let’s break it down in simple, practical terms for instructional designers, L&D teams, and cloud content developers.

Who Section 508 Applies To (And Why It Matters Globally)

Section 508 is a U.S. federal law requiring all electronic and information technology (including eLearning) to be accessible for people with disabilities.

It applies to:

• Federal agencies
• Vendors serving federal agencies
• Contractors providing training or digital content
• Universities and research institutions receiving federal funding

But here’s the part many teams don’t realize:

Even if you’re based in India, Europe, APAC, or the Middle East
If your learning content is used by a U.S. federal agency or a federal-funded partner, 508 applies to you, too.

This is why many Indian IT, healthcare, education, and SaaS organisations building training for U.S. audiences now follow 508 by default.

A 2025 Training Industry Report found that 42% of global organisations voluntarily follow Section 508 simply because it aligns them with U.S. procurement requirements and reduces future remediation costs.

How Section 508 Overlaps With WCAG 2.1/2.2

One of the biggest misconceptions is that 508 is a separate standard.
In reality:

The current Section 508 refresh officially references WCAG 2.0 AA
and most organisations implement WCAG 2.1 or 2.2 AA to future-proof their content.

Here’s what that means for eLearning teams:

• If you build WCAG-compliant content, you’re already meeting most 508 requirements.
• 508 places additional emphasis on documentation, procurement, and testing.
• 508 compliance requires VPAT documentation (Voluntary Product Accessibility Template).

For cloud authoring tools, this also means:

• Platforms that generate WCAG-compliant HTML export typically support 508 out of the box.
• Teams must still validate:
  • navigation order
  • alt text
  • assessments
  • interactions
  • media controls
  • assistive-tech compatibility

In other words:
508 = WCAG rules + reporting expectations.
Even though Section 508 is a U.S. federal requirement, many global enterprises follow it because it gives teams a clear, measurable standard for digital accessibility. The goal isn’t simply legal compliance, it’s equitable access for every learner.

“Accessibility is about ensuring all users can access information, regardless of ability.”
– Section508.gov, U.S. Federal Accessibility Guidance

Including this perspective helps learning teams see 508 not as a checklist, but as a responsibility to create inclusive training environments across all digital platforms.

Common Misconceptions About 508 (Especially for eLearning)

Most misconceptions come from treating eLearning like a webpage.
508 compliance for training is different because interactive modules behave differently from standard websites.

Here are the top misunderstandings:

Misconception 1: “If our LMS is accessible, our courses are accessible.”

LMS accessibility ≠ course accessibility.
Your SCORM, xAPI, HTML5, or video content must be independently compliant.

Misconception 2: “508 doesn’t apply because we’re not a U.S. company.”

If your training is used by a federal agency, not just created by one, it must be compliant.

Misconception 3: “Our authoring tool makes everything accessible automatically.”

Tools help, but they cannot:

• write alt text for you,
• structure content meaningfully,
• fix unclear navigation, or
• Validate screen reader UX.

Accessibility still requires human design decisions.

Misconception 4: “508 testing is only automated.”

Automated scans catch only ~30% of issues.
The rest require:

• keyboard testing
• screen reader testing
• manual visual checks
• interactive element validation

Misconception 5: “508 is only a legal risk.”

In practice, 508 failures create:

• learner frustration
• lost productivity
• onboarding issues
• compliance audit red flags
• reputational damage

The real cost isn’t the violation, it’s the learner experience.

Why This Matters for Cloud-Based eLearning

Cloud platforms make 508 adoption dramatically easier because:

• Templates enforce structural compliance
• Styles and components remain consistent across modules
• Accessibility changes propagate globally
• Shared libraries reduce dependency on manual fixes
• Review workflows align SMEs, IDs, QA, and accessibility testers

Instead of accessibility being a final step, cloud workflows embed it into:

• authoring
• review
• collaboration
• publishing
• maintenance
• localization cycles

This transforms accessibility from a one-time effort into a sustainable system.

Practical Accessibility Checklist for Cloud eLearning

Now that you understand WCAG and Section 508 requirements, the next challenge is turning those principles into practical, repeatable actions during eLearning development.
This is where most teams get stuck, not because they don’t understand accessibility, but because they lack a simple checklist they can apply during planning, authoring, and review cycles.

The checklist below translates accessibility standards into clear, actionable steps for instructional designers, multimedia creators, SMEs, and QA teams.

Use it across cloud authoring tools like Articulate Rise/Storyline, Elucidat, dominKnow | ONE, Lectora Online, and similar platforms.

1. Videos & Audio (Perceivable)

Accessible media ensures learners with hearing, visual, or cognitive needs can fully understand the content.

Include the following for all audio/video elements:

• Closed captions (not auto-captions, only review for accuracy)
• Full transcripts for spoken audio, narration, and dialogues
• Audio descriptions for essential on-screen information
• Accessible media player controls (Pause, Play, Mute, Volume, Seek)
• No auto-playing audio unless user-initiated

Cloud authoring tools often auto-generate captions, but human review remains essential.

What this solves: Barriers for deaf/hard-of-hearing learners, ESL learners, and anyone accessing training in low-audio environments.

2. Interactions & Assessments (Operable)

Most accessibility failures happen here because interactions require precise design.

Make sure your course supports:

• Keyboard-only navigation for all interactive elements
• Visible focus indicators around clickable items
• Logical focus order that follows reading order
• Accessible alternatives for drag-and-drop, hotspots, sliders, and timed activities
• Labels and instructions for form fields, quizzes, and buttons

Tip: If your assessment requires dragging or hovering, you must provide a keyboard-friendly equivalent.

What this solves: Barriers for learners with motor disabilities, screen reader users, and those using keyboard-only navigation.

3. Color, Typography & Contrast (Perceivable + Understandable)

Color and text decisions influence whether learners can comfortably read and interpret content.

Ensure:

• Text meets minimum WCAG contrast ratios (4.5:1 for normal, 3:1 for large text)
• Color is not the only indicator of meaning (ex, red = wrong)
• Fonts are legible and scalable
• Text is not embedded in images (unless alt text is provided)
• Avoid overly decorative fonts or excessive all-caps

Cloud tools like Elucidat and Rise provide built-in contrast checkers, reducing manual effort.

What this solves: Barriers for low-vision users, color-blind learners, and anyone accessing content on different screens.

4. Navigation & Course Structure (Operable + Understandable)

Accessible navigation helps learners move through the course predictably and consistently.

Follow these guidelines:

• Use clear headings (H1 → H2 → H3)
• Maintain a consistent menu layout
• Provide skip navigation or skip-to-content options
• Ensure tab order matches the visual order
• Avoid sudden page movements or auto-advancing slides
• Provide clear instructions before interactions

Easier navigation supports all learners, not just those with disabilities.

5. Alt Text & Image Descriptions (Perceivable)

Alt text is one of the simplest yet most misunderstood accessibility requirements.

Include:

• Meaningful alt text for images that convey information
• Empty alt attributes (alt=””) for decorative images
• Accessibility-friendly descriptions for charts, diagrams, and infographics

Avoid writing “image of…”; describe the purpose, not the format.

Example:
Instead of “Image of a bar chart,” use:
“Bar chart showing sales increasing from Q1 to Q4.”

What this solves: Barriers for learners using screen readers or those who cannot perceive visual content.

Testing Tools for WCAG & 508 Compliance

Once your course is designed with accessibility principles in mind, the next step is verifying that it actually works for all learners, including those using assistive technologies.
This is where structured accessibility testing becomes critical.

Most teams rely too heavily on automated checkers, but automated testing alone catches only about 30–40% of accessibility issues. Cloud workflows make testing easier because tools, reviewers, and QA specialists can validate content in parallel rather than waiting for handoffs.

Below are the three layers of testing every cloud eLearning team should include in their accessibility QA process.

Automated Tools (WAVE, Axe, Lighthouse)

Automated accessibility scanners are the fastest way to catch the “basics”: missing alt text, contrast issues, empty buttons, mislabeled elements, or improper headings.

Use tools like:

• WAVE (WebAIM) – good for page-level test summaries
• Axe DevTools – excellent for spotting code-level issues
• Google Lighthouse – useful for contrast + structural checks

Automated testing provides a first pass, not a final validation.

Why it matters:
It reduces QA time by flagging common issues early so instructional designers and developers can focus on more complex fixes.

Screen Reader Testing (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver)

This is where true accessibility wins or fails.

Screen reader testing validates real learner experience with:

• Logical reading order
• Correct focus movement
• Accurate labels and instructions
• Proper announcement of buttons, menus, quizzes, and interactions
• Keyboard operability across screens

Recommended tools:

• NVDA (Windows) is free and widely adopted
• JAWS (Windows)   enterprise-grade screen reader often used in compliance reviews
• VoiceOver (Mac/iOS)   validates mobile and tablet experiences

Why it matters:
Many WCAG failures are invisible unless experienced through a screen reader.

LMS & Cloud Platform Accessibility Reports (xAPI-Based Logs)

Modern LMSs and cloud authoring tools generate accessibility analytics, including:

• Focus on order errors
• Non-interactive interactive elements
• Component-level contrast issues
• Keyboard traps
• Missing descriptions in media components

Some cloud platforms also push xAPI statements into an LRS, giving teams a data trail for accessibility QA helpful for regulated industries or audits.

Why it matters:
It brings accessibility testing into everyday production workflows instead of treating it as a separate phase.

Common Accessibility Pitfalls in eLearning

Even with the best authoring tools and checklists, many eLearning teams still fall into predictable accessibility traps, especially when content is built quickly or when SMEs create modules without structured design guidelines.
The good news? These issues are easy to avoid once you know what to look for.

Below are the most common accessibility pitfalls teams encounter in cloud eLearning environments, along with why they matter.

Auto-Playing Media

Videos or audio that start automatically can be overwhelming for learners using screen readers or cognitive support tools.
They disrupt navigation flow and make the interface harder to control.
WCAG requires users to start, stop, and control media independently.

Insufficient Color Contrast

Low contrast (light gray text on white backgrounds, or color-only indicators) is one of the top WCAG failures.
Buttons, labels, and instructions must remain readable across devices, lighting conditions, and accessibility tools.

Keyboard-Inaccessible Interactions

Many popular interactions drag-and-drop, hotspots, and clickable images, are visually engaging but unusable without a mouse.
For learners with mobility challenges, keyboard navigation is essential:
If it can’t be reached, read, or activated using a keyboard, it’s not accessible.

Non-Labeled Buttons & Icons

Icons like ❓, ▶, or ✔ lack meaning unless labeled in code.
Screen readers announce these as “button… button,” creating confusion.
Labels must describe the action (“Play,” “Submit,” “Open Info Panel”).

PDFs or Images Without Proper Tagging

Uploading scanned PDFs or images into eLearning modules is common, especially in compliance, onboarding, or operations training.
But without tags, headings, and reading order, these assets become barriers for assistive technology.

Inconsistent Navigation Patterns

If every module or even every slide uses a different layout, button placement, or menu design, cognitive load increases dramatically.
Accessibility isn’t just compliance, it’s predictability.

Cloud-Native Accessibility Workflows

Designing accessible courses isn’t just about checking items off a WCAG or 508 list. For modern learning teams, especially those spread across India, the U.S., and globally distributed hubs, the real advantage comes from building repeatable, cloud-native workflows that make accessibility consistent, scalable, and easier to maintain.

Cloud platforms change the way accessibility is planned, implemented, tested, and updated. Instead of relying on individual designers to remember every requirement, teams shift toward shared systems, reusable components, automated checks, and collaborative review cycles.

Here are the three workflow pillars that make the biggest impact:

1. Multi-Author Accessibility QA Pipelines

In cloud-based environments, multiple contributors can work together without breaking accessibility standards.
This includes:

• Built-in checklists triggered during authoring
• Threaded comments for accessibility-specific feedback
• Role-based approvals (e.g., SME → ID → Accessibility QA)
• Version history to validate what changed and when

Teams no longer rely on a single “accessibility specialist” to catch everything; quality becomes distributed and traceable.

2. Centralized Asset Libraries With Pre-Validated Accessible Components

Instead of reinventing components for every course, cloud platforms let teams store and reuse:

• WCAG-compliant templates
• Approved color palettes and contrast-safe themes
• Keyboard-friendly interaction patterns
• Standardized alt-text rules and patterns

This dramatically reduces the risk of accidental accessibility violations and creates a single source of truth for every region or business unit.

3. Continuous Monitoring Using Cloud Testing Services

Cloud-native ecosystems make accessibility checks ongoing rather than one-time.
Teams can automate:

• Contrast audits
• Screen-reader simulation tests
• Keyboard navigation validation
• xAPI-based logs that detect broken or skipped interactions

Instead of discovering accessibility gaps right before deployment, issues are flagged early, often while the course is still being built.

How Nexority Supports Accessibility-First Learning Design

If you’ve reached this point, one thing is probably clear: accessibility doesn’t happen by accident.
Even with great authoring tools, compliance checklists, and cloud workflows, organizations often struggle with:

• inconsistent accessibility practices,
• unclear responsibilities,
• lack of accessible templates,
• remediation backlogs,
• and outdated legacy content.

This is why the most successful L&D teams treat accessibility as a strategic capability, not a one-time project.
Nexority supports this shift by helping organizations design, build, and maintain accessible learning ecosystems without selling LMS licenses or pushing specific tools.
We act as an extension of your content, curriculum, and engineering teams.

Accessible Curriculum Design & Content Planning

Accessibility begins before the first screen is designed. Our team provides accessible curriculum design services that help organizations define role-based learning architecture, WCAG/508-aligned design standards, and reusable templates that scale across teams and regions.
Our team helps organizations define:

• role-based and compliance-driven learning architecture,
• WCAG/508-aligned design standards,
• accessible interaction patterns (keyboard-safe, descriptive labels, logical structure),
• localization and readability requirements,
• reusable templates and design systems.

This ensures every new course starts with accessibility-by-design, not accessibility-by-remediation.

Accessible Custom eLearning Development (SCORM, xAPI, HTML5)

Whether you’re modernizing legacy modules or creating new ones, Nexority supports teams with accessible custom eLearning development aligned to WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA, fully screen-reader compatible, and optimized for cloud-based updates across India and the U.S. Nexority’s team builds experiences that are:

• WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA aligned,
• compatible with screen readers,
• keyboard operable,
• color-contrast validated,
• localization-ready, and
• cloud-native for easy updates.

We support microlearning, simulations, compliance programs, onboarding journeys, and multi-region training for India, the USA, and global teams.

Accessibility Engineering Workflows & Remediation Systems

Beyond content creation, we help organizations implement accessibility automation & engineering workflows using:

• automated accessibility QA pipelines,
• cloud testing integrations (WAVE, Axe, Lighthouse),
• alt-text governance frameworks,
• xAPI-powered accessibility logs,
• remediation workflows for large content libraries.

This ensures accessibility stays consistent, measurable, and future-proof.

Mini Case Study

A multinational healthcare provider partnered with Nexority to remediate a 600-module legacy eLearning library that failed WCAG AA checks.
By implementing cloud-native templates, reusable accessible components, and automated QA pipelines, the organization reduced remediation time by 47%, improved screen-reader compatibility, and achieved full 508 alignment across India and U.S. teams within four months.

Next Steps

If you’ve made it this far, you already understand something essential:
Accessibility isn’t a checkbox; it’s a commitment to better learning for everyone.

Whether your organization is modernizing legacy modules, building new cloud-native learning experiences, or aligning global training with WCAG and Section 508 standards, the most important step is clarity.
Clarity on what to fix, what to prioritize, and how to create a scalable accessibility workflow that your team can maintain.

To make that easier, we’ve created a practical resource you can use immediately.

Download the WCAG & 508 Accessibility Audit Checklist

A simple, actionable worksheet that helps you:

• Audit existing eLearning modules
• Identify high-risk accessibility gaps
• Plan remediation based on impact and effort
• Align IDs, SMEs, and QA teams around a shared accessibility standard

Need Support With Your Accessibility Roadmap?

If you’d like expert help assessing your current courses or designing accessibility-first workflows, our team can provide a clear, no-pressure evaluation.

Request an accessibility review consultation to gain a clear roadmap for WCAG/508 compliance and scalable cloud accessibility workflows.

Frequently Asked Questions

These are the most common questions L&D leaders, accessibility teams, and instructional designers ask when moving toward WCAG- and 508-compliant cloud eLearning.

1. What’s the difference between WCAG and Section 508?

WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) is an internationally recognized standard published by W3C.
Section 508 is a U.S. federal accessibility regulation that requires digital content, including eLearning, to meet WCAG Level A/AA.
Think of WCAG as the rulebook and 508 as the legal requirement for U.S. federal organizations and their vendors.

2. Which WCAG level should eLearning target (A, AA, AAA)?

Most organizations aim for WCAG 2.1 or 2.2 Level AA, which covers the accessibility needs of the majority of learners.
AAA is aspirational and not required for typical training environments.

3. Do authoring tools automatically make courses accessible?

No tools help, but they don’t guarantee compliance.
IDs must still add alt text, captions, keyboard-friendly interactions, descriptive labels, and follow the WCAG POUR principles.
Cloud tools reduce friction, but human review remains essential.

4. How long does accessibility remediation take?

It varies by:

• Course length
• Interaction complexity
• Captioning/transcript needs
• Number of accessibility issues
  Most teams complete remediation in 1–6 weeks, especially with cloud workflows and shared asset libraries.

5. What accessibility tests are required before publishing?

A strong accessibility QA pipeline includes:

• Automated tests (WAVE, Axe, Lighthouse)
• Screen reader testing (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver)
• Keyboard-only navigation checks
• Contrast & color validation

LMS delivery testing for xAPI/SCORM module