BarrierScan – Accessibility Compliance Intelligence Ledger
BarrierScan is a compliance ledger that tracks, audits, and reports on accessibility standards like WCAG, ADA, and Section 508.
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About BarrierScan – Accessibility Compliance Intelligence Ledger
BarrierScan – Accessibility Compliance Intelligence Ledger is the all-in-one platform for organizations to manage digital accessibility compliance. It centralizes evidence collection, rule enforcement, exception tracking, and audit scheduling into a single intelligence ledger. Built for compliance officers, accessibility managers, and development teams, BarrierScan replaces spreadsheets and fragmented tools with a structured, auditable system. The app features a real-time compliance score, automated rule checks across WCAG, ADA, Section 508, and EN 301 549 standards, and a evidence vault for storing test results, screenshots, and audit artifacts. Its exception queue ensures that deviations are documented and reviewed, while the audit calendar keeps teams on track for upcoming assessments. BarrierScan’s unique value lies in its proactive compliance intelligence, offering trend analysis and pass-rate insights that help organizations reduce legal risk and improve user experience. Key capabilities include a searchable ledger, customizable rules, evidence uploads, CSV export, and role-based access. Whether you’re a Fortune 500 enterprise or a government agency, BarrierScan provides the transparency and accountability required for modern accessibility governance.
Key features
- ✦ Centralized compliance ledger with search, filter, and sort
- ✦ Evidence vault for uploading and organizing audit artifacts
- ✦ Rule engine with pre-built WCAG, ADA, Section 508, and EN 301 549 rules
- ✦ Exception queue to track and manage compliance deviations
- ✦ Audit calendar for scheduling reviews and deadlines
- ✦ Real-time compliance score and KPI dashboard
- ✦ CSV export for reporting and external audits
- ✦ Full audit trail with timestamps and user actions
Use cases
- → Track WCAG 2.1 AA compliance across a large website portfolio
- → Prepare for Section 508 audit in a government agency
- → Document accessibility remediation evidence for legal defense
- → Monitor compliance status across multiple product teams
- → Schedule and manage quarterly accessibility reviews
- → Log and resolve exceptions when full compliance is temporarily infeasible
- → Generate compliance reports for executive leadership
- → Align internal accessibility policies with international standards
FAQ
What accessibility standards does BarrierScan support?
BarrierScan supports WCAG 2.1/2.2, ADA, Section 508, EN 301 549, and custom internal policies. You can configure which standards to track in the Rule Engine.
Can I upload existing audit reports as evidence?
Yes, the Evidence Vault accepts uploads of PDFs, screenshots, test results, and any other file type. You can associate each piece of evidence with specific ledger entries or rules.
How is the compliance score calculated?
The compliance score is the percentage of passed rules out of all rules checked. It updates in real-time as you add evidence and run rule checks.
Is BarrierScan suitable for small businesses?
Absolutely. BarrierScan scales from small teams to large enterprises. The free tier supports up to 100 ledger entries and 5 users.
Can I export data for external auditors?
Yes, you can export the entire ledger as CSV, and generate PDF reports for specific time periods or categories.
Does BarrierScan integrate with automated testing tools?
BarrierScan can import results from automated tools via CSV upload. Native integrations are on the roadmap.
How do I manage exceptions?
Exceptions are logged in the Exception Queue with a description, owner, and review date. They are tracked separately from the main ledger and can be resolved once remediation is complete.