Ethic First
Paris, Île-de-France
Established in Paris in 2023, Ethic First carries out RGAA, WCAG and RAAM audits, then supports digital projects from design through to delivery.
Ethic First is a digital accessibility consultancy established in Paris in 2023. The firm works with public authorities and private companies on new builds and live services. It integrates accessibility from the start of design and sells no overlay software.
Services include rapid assessments, initial audits with compliance statements, code review and correction ticket tracking. The team also adapts office documents and PDF files.
Assessments are based on RGAA, WCAG, RAAM for mobile applications and EN 301 549 standard. The firm, Qualiopi-certified, delivers training and practical workshops in French or English.
Public sector clients include the Prime Minister's Office, Ministry of Justice and Pays de la Loire Region. In the private sector, it works with TV5 Monde, Credit Agricole and Fnac Darty.
Accessibility services offered
Audit, Training, Consulting and support, Inclusive design, Documents and PDF, Mobile apps
Audit
The firm assesses websites against RGAA and WCAG. Services include rapid assessment, initial audit, compliance statement drafting and control audit after corrections.
Training
Awareness sessions and workshops use custom programmes and practical case studies. Training is delivered in-house or as shared programmes, remotely or on-site, to teach teams how to design and maintain accessible services.
Consulting and support
Support extends from design through user testing, with ticket management and knowledge transfer. Ethic First also helps organisations draft and implement their multi-year accessibility strategy.
Inclusive design
Work includes design support and technical specification review to integrate accessibility rules before development of a website or application.
Documents and PDF
The team produces accessible versions for office documents and PDF files, using the PDF/UA standard in particular.
Mobile apps
Beyond web platforms, the firm checks mobile application compliance using RAAM.
Quote from the provider website
“Ethic First accompagne un large panel d'administrations publiques et d'entreprises (grands comptes ou PME) dans la mise en accessibilité de leurs patrimoines numériques, à travers des prestations d'audits d'accessibilité numérique”
Client references
TV5 Monde, Crédit Agricole, Okaïdi, Flowbird, Clariane, Ministère de la Justice, Services du Premier Ministre, Région Pays de la Loire, ONISEP, Fnac Darty.
