Accessible sites convert better, are easier for humans & AI to read, and they rank better in SEO
In this course you learn by building an accessible website, start to finish.
- 45 days of email support, including testing so you know it’s correct. Just submit your finished site during those 45 days.
- Lifetime access to course content.
Price goes up to $297 on July 1
DIY Course • Self-Paced
You’ve opened the WCAG docs and you’re staring at 56 success criteria
Your client wants accessibility fixed. You’ve opened the WCAG documentation. And now you’re staring at 56 success criteria wondering: where do I even start?
Here’s what nobody tells you: you could test 1,000 pages and never encounter a custom remapped keystroke. But you will encounter missing form labels. You will encounter images without alt text. You will encounter menus that don’t work for keyboard users.
I’ve tested hundreds of pages, it’s always the same major failures over and over again. And the fixes are the same too. I teach you which criteria those are and which fixes you need.
The most common accessibility failures are not evenly distributed. A small set of issues accounts for the overwhelming majority of real-world problems and the overwhelming majority of legal complaints.
You need a prioritized list of what needs to be fixed first, and specific instructions on how to fix it.
The goal isn’t to read every criterion (I’ve done it for you). The goal is to fix what’s actually broken, for the people actually using your clients’ sites.
80% of real-world problems come from roughly 20% of the criteria.
56 success criteria in the WCAG spec, but you need to fix them in the right order to avoid the overwhelm.
For the geek behind the screen who needs to deliver results, not issue lists
I’m Gen Herres. I’m a WordPress developer, web accessibility specialist, and DHS Trusted Tester certified for Section 508. I’ve worked on over 1,000 websites and spent years doing hands-on WCAG audits and remediation. I don’t just write up reports, I actually fixing things in code. On dozens on themes, on dozens of plugins, on custom modules.
I live in the trenches of doing the actual work, getting the results for clients. I work 1:1 with real clients, generally those with 100+ page websites and $5,000+ budgets for remediation. That’s what I charge for full service remediation & what you’ll learn in this course.
I built this course because the existing resources send developers straight into the deep end of the spec. First, much of that material is written at university reading level, and that’s a painful way to start. Second, that’s not how remediation actually works in practice.
In this course, you learn which issues are everywhere, how to fix them efficiently, and how to explain what you did to clients.
I took a bunch of courses & webinars when I started. None of them actually told me how to fix things in the real world.
Rapid Remediation is what I wish had existed when I started.
Organized around real-world impact, so you always know what to fix first and why
Every lesson follows the same four-part structure.
Concept
The specific WCAG criterion, what it means in practice, and implementation best practices.
Code
The goals of the code, working examples, and the common mistakes to avoid.
AI Notes
How AI tools fit into this area of remediation (and where they fall short).
WordPress Solution
A specific, ready-to-use example for WordPress sites.
Not on WordPress? Use the concept and code sections and skip the WordPress examples. But since WordPress powers over 40% of the web, more than 10x any other CMS, odds are good you’ll use it.
The course, structured by impact
Seven modules, ordered so the highest-leverage fixes come first.
Every site needs these
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Prep & resources
Solid prep to make the remediation work before you touch a single fix.
Every site
1
High occurrence, high impact
Most sites will fail most of these. The biggest wins live here.
Every site
2
Medium occurrence
Most sites will pass some and fail others.
Every site
3
Best practices
Easier to use means better conversions. Not just compliance.
Every site
Use as needed, based on the site in front of you
4
Audio & video
Any site with video, audio, or animated GIFs.
If you have media
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Low occurrence
Sites with eCommerce, eLearning, calendars, or memberships.
Complex sites
6
Rare WCAG criteria
Complex interactive functionality, sites that received a lawsuit or demand letter, local & state government, and eCommerce stores.
High legal risk
At minimum, complete Modules 1–3. If you have video or audio, add Module 4. If you’ve received a demand letter or been sued, go through all of them.
Also included: WordPress Component Tutorials. Individual tutorials for configuring specific WordPress plugins for accessibility.
Is This Right for You?
You will need to read and write HTML & CSS.
If you’re comfortable with that, you’re in the right place.
Good fit if you:
Not the right fit if you:
You don’t need perfect WCAG conformance
to make a real difference
You do have to know where to start.
Rapid Remediation gives you a clear, prioritized path.
You can show clients meaningful results quickly, reduce legal risk, and build accessibility into your workflow without drowning in the spec.
Frequently Asked Questions
Included with the course is 45 days of support. Have a question during the course? Just drop an email to [email protected] with your question.
Probably not. For a brochure site with no history of complaints, completing Modules 1–3 (plus Module 4 if you have video or audio) will get you to a strong baseline. If you’ve received a demand letter or been sued, you need all modules.
The course teaches at the concept and code level first. WordPress-specific examples are supplemental. Non-WordPress developers still get high value from the core lessons.
The lessons are all written. Some of them do link off to videos for additional information, but everything is written out.
If you fall under the ADA (US), EAA (Europe), or DDA (Australia), the standard is WCAG 2.1 or 2.2 Level AA. The US and Europe currently reference 2.1; Australia references 2.2. This course covers both.
The full Rapid Remediation course plus the WordPress Component Tutorials, which cover configuration for individual WordPress plugins.
Fix what’s actually broken
Get a clear, prioritized path through remediation.
I tested & remediated 100s of sites so you don’t have.
Price goes up to $297 on July 1