Trust & safety
How verification works
Verification is the trust layer of AccessibilityNexus. No professional can submit proposals until a person on our team has reviewed and approved their application.
Path A
Formal credentials
Submit one or more recognized accessibility certifications for review:
- CPACC (Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies)
- WAS (Web Accessibility Specialist)
- CPWA (Certified Professional in Web Accessibility)
- DHS Trusted Tester
- Other recognized accessibility certifications
You provide the certification name, issuing organization, certificate number, dates, a copy of the certificate, and a public verification link if one exists.
Path B
Practical accessibility assessment
Formal certifications are expensive, and many genuinely skilled testers — including daily assistive technology users — do not hold one. Path B lets you demonstrate real skills instead:
- Describe your assistive technology experience and testing tools.
- Explain your accessibility background.
- Submit a practical audit sample and a sample report.
- Optionally add a screen recording or notes.
- Tell us which services you are qualified to provide.
Our team reviews practical work against a quality checklist.
The verification badge
Approved professionals receive a visible Verified Accessibility Professional badge. Profiles also state the verification path — verified by certification, by practical assessment, or both — so companies always know what the badge means.
What happens after you apply
Applications move through clear statuses, and you are notified at every step:
- Submitted
- Your application is queued for review.
- In review
- A team member is actively assessing your submission.
- More information needed
- We need something clarified — update your application and resubmit.
- Approved
- You are verified and can publish your profile and submit proposals.
- Rejected
- The submission did not meet the bar. The decision includes the reason.
- Suspended
- Verification was withdrawn, for example for misrepresented credentials.
Integrity matters
Fake or misrepresented certifications lead to rejection or suspension. Verification keeps the marketplace trustworthy for everyone.
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