WCAG Certification Rework Costs
Definition
Certification process for hardware (audio/video/ICT) demands extensive testing of WCAG criteria; non-conformance triggers redesign, delaying market entry.
Key Findings
- Financial Impact: AUD 10,000 - 50,000 per product (200+ hours at AUD 100/hr consultant rate)
- Frequency: Per certification cycle/product release
- Root Cause: Manual delays in verifying 50+ Level AA success criteria (e.g., 3.3.4 Error Prevention for financial data)
Why This Matters
The Pitch: Accessible Hardware players in Australia 🇦🇺 waste 200-500 hours per product cycle on WCAG rework. Automation of compliance testing eliminates this.
Affected Stakeholders
QA Engineer, Hardware Designer, Certification Specialist
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Methodology & Sources
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Related Business Risks
DDA Accessibility Non-Compliance Fines
Lost Sales from Accessibility Churn
Cost of Poor Quality in Compatibility Testing
Customer Churn from Testing Delays
AS1428.1 Non-Compliance Penalties
DDA/AS1428 Rework Costs
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