Research
Beyond the Scan: What 1,878 Accessibility Issues Say About Manual Testing
CompliCorp analyzed 1,878 accessibility findings from 10 WCAG audits and 8 ACRs. See what manual, screen-reader and automated testing uncovered.
Read the researchFounder & CEO · CompliCorp
David LoPresti
Helping teams turn accessibility findings into clear documentation, practical priorities, and a plan for improvement.
Based in Los Angeles
Accessibility expertise. Personal guidance.
David LoPresti is the Founder & CEO of CompliCorp, a Los Angeles-based digital accessibility consulting firm. He works directly with organizations to understand their accessibility needs, define the right testing scope, and turn findings into practical next steps.
David’s approach emphasizes clear communication and collaborative problem-solving. Whether a client needs an accessibility audit, a VPAT/ACR for procurement, or a remediation roadmap, he helps connect the technical work with the decisions their team needs to make.
Working alongside CompliCorp’s accessibility specialists, David helps clients understand their reports, prioritize improvements, and move forward with a clear plan.
Areas of focus
From evaluation to an accessibility roadmap.
- Accessibility audit planning: defining the product, user workflows, and test coverage.
- VPAT/ACR documentation: explaining evaluation methods, conformance ratings, and known limitations.
- Procurement readiness: preparing evidence for buyer questionnaires, RFPs, and vendor reviews.
- Remediation planning: turning findings into priorities and next steps for the team.
CompliCorp’s expert accessibility team reviews audit and ACR findings with clients, connects the reports, and discusses remediation priorities and a roadmap tailored to the product and its users. Explore the personalized findings review.
Articles and research
Accessibility guidance by David.
Practical explanations for teams evaluating accessibility evidence and preparing for buyer reviews.
Accessibility guide
How Software Vendors Should Answer Accessibility Questions in an RFP
Prepare clear accessibility RFP responses with product scope, testing evidence, ACRs, known limitations, and a practical remediation plan.
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VPAT Template Guide: Choosing an Edition and Preparing Your ACR
Choose the appropriate official VPAT template and prepare an ACR with clear product scope, evaluation methods, ratings, and supporting remarks.
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When Should You Update Your VPAT/ACR After a Software Release?
Review software releases for changes that affect your ACR. Plan focused evaluation, retesting, report updates, and clear communication with buyers.
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From an Accessibility Finding to an ACR Rating: A Worked Example
See how a documented accessibility barrier supports an ACR rating, with an anonymized contrast example and a practical evidence checklist.
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VPAT vs. Accessibility Audit: What Does Procurement Actually Need?
Understand the difference between a VPAT/ACR and an accessibility audit, when buyers request each, and how testing supports procurement-ready accessibility documentation.
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The Hidden Costs of Digital Inaccessibility
Digital inaccessibility can create costs across revenue, development, procurement, customer support, remediation, and product operations. Learn where those hidden costs appear and how organizations can address them earlier.
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What Procurement Teams Look for When Reviewing a VPAT/ACR
Learn what procurement teams may examine in a VPAT/ACR, including product scope, report age, evaluation methods, conformance ratings, remarks, limitations, and supporting accessibility evidence.
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CompliCorp in the media.
Read David LoPresti’s interview with LeadersPerception about manual accessibility testing, project scope, and useful reporting.
Explore CompliCorp in the mediaAccessibility in practice
See what an accessibility engagement delivers.
Explore the testing, observed barriers, and deliverables from anonymized accessibility engagements.
E-commerce · Case study
E-commerce Accessibility Audit: Testing the Shopping Journey
See how manual accessibility testing documented keyboard, screen reader, and zoom barriers across an e-commerce shopping journey, with guidance for developers.
Read the e-commerce case studyEducation technology · Case study
EdTech Accessibility Case Study: Audit and VPAT/ACR Documentation
Explore an EdTech accessibility evaluation of student learning and assessment workflows, with documented findings and a VPAT-based Accessibility Conformance Report.
Read the EdTech case studySee how findings are documented in our sample audit and VPAT/ACR reports, available to view on this website.
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