Accessibility in Virto Commerce — Coffee Theme Summary
The Coffee theme in Virto Commerce Frontend achieves ~90% compliance with WCAG 2.2 AA, EAA, ADA, Section 508, and AODA accessibility standards out of the box. No additional configuration or paid add-ons required.
What Was Tested
| Method | Tool | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Automated external scan | accessibilitychecker.org | Region: Europe. Standards: WCAG, ADA, EAA, Section 508, AODA |
| Component-level testing | Storybook accessibility addon (axe-core) | Individual UI components tested and fixed before integration |
Standards Covered
| Standard | Region |
|---|---|
| WCAG 2.2 AA | International |
| European Accessibility Act (EAA) | EU |
| EN 301 549 | EU |
| ADA | US |
| Section 508 | US |
| AODA | Canada |
Key Features
- Zoom & scaling — cannot be disabled on core pages; content scales to 200% without layout issues
- Keyboard navigation — all interactive elements (menus, filters, forms, checkout) accessible without a mouse
- ARIA & screen readers — ARIA labels, semantic HTML, compatible with JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver
- Responsive accessibility — works across desktop, tablet, and mobile; touch targets meet WCAG 2.2 minimum size
- High-contrast colors — color combinations meet contrast ratio requirements
Business Value
- Reduces legal risk in EU (EAA enforceable from June 2025), US (ADA/Section 508), and Canada (AODA)
- Opens the market to 80M+ people with disabilities in the EU and 61M+ in the US
- Accessibility patterns are built in — no extra development cost for partners
- All accessibility features included in the standard license at no additional cost
Note: The remaining ~10% depends on partner implementation — custom components, third-party integrations, and merchant-authored content (product images, descriptions) should follow the same accessibility patterns to achieve full compliance.
Screenshots of test results available upon request.