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Testing methodology
Every recommendation on AccessibilityTested follows the same process, so you can compare pages with confidence.
Measure first
Every guide starts with the measurements and checks that make equipment fit the person and the home.
A clear verdict
Each guide says who the equipment suits, who should look elsewhere, and what to check before you buy.
No paid placements
Brands cannot buy a review or a spot on a list. Partner codes save you money; they never decide what we recommend.
Kept current
Prices are dated, codes are updated across the site at once, and pages are revised when a product, standard or rule changes.
Where our facts come from
We use manufacturers' specifications and user manuals, the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design for ramps and grab bars, FDA rules for over-the-counter hearing aids, Medicare and Medicaid coverage rules for durable medical equipment, and published guidance from occupational therapy and disability organizations.
What we check, by product type
| Mobility equipment | Seat width and depth, weight capacity, total and transport weight, folding size, turning radius and range. |
|---|---|
| Home access | Ramp slope and length, rise covered, weight rating, grab bar load rating and mounting requirements. |
| Bathroom safety | Weight capacity, adjustable height, non-slip surfaces and fit for your tub or toilet. |
| Hearing and vision tech | Device type, FDA category, magnification and field of view, connectivity and trial or return periods. |
| Cost and funding | Purchase versus rental, Medicare and insurance coverage, prescription needs and warranty. |
Hands-on testing versus research
A review carries a "Hands-on tested" badge only when our team has used the product, and it lists the date and what we did. Every other page is built from published specs, governing-body rules, the brand's own documentation and owner feedback, and says so. Comparisons are research-based unless marked otherwise.
Prices and codes
Prices come from each brand's own store and are dated on every review. Reader codes come directly from the brands we partner with. When a brand changes an offer, we update the code everywhere it appears on the site at once.
Corrections
If you spot something out of date, email info@accessibilitytested.com and we'll check it and fix it.