ADA compliance, explained
A plain-language guide to what the Americans with Disabilities Act asks of digital services, who it covers, and why an accessible website is critical.
What is the ADA?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination based on disability. While Title III applies to 'places of public accommodation', US courts increasingly rule that this includes websites and mobile apps.
ADA and WCAG
The ADA doesn't name a specific technical standard for websites. However, the DOJ and courts consistently point to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 AA as the acceptable standard for accessibility.
Legal Risk
Digital accessibility lawsuits in the US are highly common. Having an accessible website and publishing an accessibility statement is critical for risk mitigation.
What automation can do
An automated scanner checks for issues like missing alt text and contrast failures across your whole site quickly. It's the first step in catching clear errors before manual testing.
Check your website's WCAG 2.1 AA coverage for ADA compliance today.