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Making your digital tools accessible isn’t just a nice-to-have anymore. It’s a must—especially if you care about candidate experience and building inclusive hiring practices. Some places even require it by law.
When Ongig went through the process of improving accessibility, we weren’t checking a box. We were making a commitment: to ensure every job description, every page, and every tool we create can be used by everyone—no matter their ability.
What’s a WCAG Compliance Tool (and Why Should You Care)?
WCAG stands for Web Content Accessibility Guidelines. These guidelines are the gold standard for making digital content accessible to people with visual, auditory, cognitive, and mobility disabilities. A WCAG compliance tool helps companies identify and fix issues that prevent people with disabilities from navigating or understanding their content.
If you’re in talent acquisition, here’s what that means in plain terms: if your job description tool, career pages, or application flows aren’t accessible, you’re missing out on top talent. Period.
Imagine a candidate using a screen reader to apply for a job. If your job posting isn’t properly structured or includes unlabeled buttons, they hit a wall—and bounce. That’s not just bad experience. That’s lost opportunity.
Ongig’s Accessibility Journey (And What We Learned)
At Ongig, we’ve taken WCAG compliance seriously. We partnered with Microassist, a nationally recognized accessibility firm, to run a full audit of our job description software, Text Analyzer. They tested across:
- Desktops, laptops, and iPhones
- Browsers like Chrome, Firefox, and Safari
- Screen readers like NVDA and JAWS
- VoiceOver and keyboard-only navigation
The result? A comprehensive Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) and VPAT built around WCAG 2.1 AA, Section 508, and EN 301 549 standards.
But more than that, we improved the accessibility of real, critical features:
- Job editing tools and exports (Word/PDF)
- Exclusionary language filters
- Custom uploads and templates
- Platform colors and hover tips
We also hosted review sessions with accessibility experts to go over findings and train our team on the “why” behind every update.
Accessibility Isn’t Just for Candidates
Let’s flip the script. What if one of your recruiters or hiring managers uses assistive tech?
WCAG compliance tools aren’t just for the front-end career page. They also make your backend systems usable—like dashboards, text editors, or analytics. That’s what we focused on. It’s about helping your team succeed just as much as your applicants.
How Ongig Helps
We’ve built accessibility features right into the Ongig platform. That includes:
- Automated accessibility scans on job descriptions
- WCAG 2.1 AA compliance across our interface
- VPAT & ACR support for enterprise clients
- Guidance on writing inclusive, screen-reader-friendly job content
And we don’t leave you hanging. Our support team can walk you through accessibility best practices and explain how your tools stack up.
Why You Can’t Ignore This Anymore
If accessibility isn’t on your radar, here’s what you’re risking:
- Legal action — Accessibility lawsuits are becoming more common.
- Brand damage — Candidates remember who excluded them.
- Lost applicants — Good talent bounces from bad experiences.
If you’re hiring in Canada—especially in Québec—you should know that digital accessibility isn’t optional. Québec’s latest accessibility standard (SGQRI 008 3.0) went into effect in 2024 and requires WCAG 2.1 AA compliance (and even some AAA criteria) for government and public-facing web content. While these laws mainly apply to public-sector sites, they’re quickly becoming the expectation across all industries. Using a WCAG compliance tool—like Ongig—helps you meet these standards and stay ahead of both regulation and candidate expectations.
Want to do better? It’s not as hard as you think. You just need the right tools—and partners who care.
Why I Wrote This
Accessibility isn’t a legal checkbox. It’s a way to treat candidates—and your team—with respect. And when your job descriptions and hiring tech are built with accessibility in mind, everyone wins.
At Ongig, we’re committed to helping you get there. We’ve done the work so you don’t have to start from scratch.
Request a demo to see how Ongig helps make accessibility simple, scalable, and part of how you hire every day.
FAQs
What does WCAG compliance mean?
It means your digital tools meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines so people with disabilities can use them independently.
What’s a VPAT?
It’s a Voluntary Product Accessibility Template that shows how accessible a product is. Ongig has one based on WCAG, Section 508, and EU standards.
Is accessibility just for legal protection?
Nope. It’s a people-first decision. Inclusive tools help you reach more candidates, build trust, and improve your team’s efficiency too.
How does Ongig support accessibility?
Ongig bakes in accessibility from the job description editor to backend workflows—plus full VPATs and WCAG compliance checks are available.
Does my company need an ACR?
If you work with government contracts or just want peace of mind, yes. Ongig’s ACR shows your tools are built for everyone.
