ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) website compliance ensures your site is accessible to users with disabilities, following WCAG 2.1 AA guidelines – mandatory for US public businesses, recommended globally.

Key Requirements

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PerceivableAlt text on all images; 4.5:1 color contrast; captions on videos; resizable text up to 200% 
OperableKeyboard navigation; no auto-playing media; skip links; sufficient focus indicators ​
UnderstandableReadable language; predictable navigation; clear error messages ​
RobustCompatible with screen readers (ARIA labels); valid HTML; mobile responsive ​

WordPress Implementation

WCAG Compliance Principles Infographic 

  • Choose accessible themes (e.g., Astra, GeneratePress)
  • Plugins: WP Accessibility, One Click Accessibility (free fixes); UserWay or accessiBe (overlay, but audit manually too)
  • Manual fixes: Add alt text in media library; headings (H1-H6); semantic HTML​

Test with: WAVE tool, Lighthouse Accessibility audit, or screen reader (NVDA/VoiceOver).​

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