(01)WCAG 2.1 AA explained
WCAG 2.1 AA sets requirements for contrast, keyboard access, screen reader support, forms, media and more. We explain each one in plain language.
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Make your website usable for everyone, and defensible
ADA and WCAG 2.1 AA audits and remediation. Reduce legal exposure and make your site work for every visitor. Real remediation, not an overlay widget.
- WCAG 2.1 AA audit
- Prioritised remediation plan
- Code and content fixes
- Assistive technology testing
- Ongoing monitoring
Overview
What ADA compliance means for a website
ADA compliance for a website means people with disabilities can use it. In practice that means meeting the WCAG 2.1 AA guidelines.
(02)Why overlay widgets are not compliance
Overlay widgets change how a page looks without fixing the code underneath. They do not make a site compliant.
(03)Our audit process
We test with automated tools and by hand, using a keyboard and screen readers, and document every issue we find.
(04)Remediation
We fix the code, content and design issues directly, then retest to confirm each fix works.
Ongoing monitoring
Sites change over time, so we recheck on a schedule and catch new issues before they become a problem.
Industries with the most exposure
Healthcare, legal, retail and hospitality businesses face the most accessibility claims. We prioritise their highest risk pages first.
FAQ
(01)Does an accessibility overlay make my site ADA compliant?
No. Overlay widgets change a page as it loads and do not fix the underlying code. Courts have not accepted them as a defence, and many people who use assistive technology report that overlays make sites harder to use, not easier.
(02)What standard should we meet?
WCAG 2.1 Level AA. It is the standard referenced in most US settlements and the one we build and remediate to.
(03)What does ADA compliance actually mean for a website?
In practice it means meeting WCAG 2.1 AA: your site works with a keyboard, with a screen reader, at readable contrast, and without relying on colour alone to convey meaning.
(04)Do overlay widgets make us compliant?
No. Overlays sit on top of the code and do not fix the underlying problems. They have featured in lawsuits rather than prevented them. Real remediation changes the site itself.
(05)How exposed are we?
Accessibility claims against small and mid sized businesses are common, and healthcare, legal and ecommerce sites are targeted most. An audit tells you where you stand rather than guessing.
(06)What does an audit involve?
Automated scanning to catch the obvious, then manual testing with a keyboard and screen reader, which is where most real issues are found. You get a prioritised list, not a raw scan export.
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