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An Accessibility Checklist for Video Content
Video content requires specific accessibility considerations that go beyond standard web page requirements. An accessibility checklist for video content addresses captions, audio descriptions, media player controls, and transcript availability. Organizations that publish…
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Web Forms Accessibility Checklist
An accessibility checklist for web forms addresses how form elements are built, labeled, and presented to users who rely on assistive technology. Forms are among the most interactive components on any website,…
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ADA Website Compliance Checker
An ADA website compliance checker is an automated scan that evaluates web pages against Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) criteria. These scans load a page, inspect the HTML, CSS, and ARIA attributes,…
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ADA WCAG 2.1 vs 2.2: Differences, Requirements, and Conformance
Under the ADA, Title II specifically references Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 AA as the technical standard for state and local government websites. Title III does not reference a specific WCAG…
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DOJ ADA Website Guidance
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has consistently stated that websites are covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). While the path to formal rulemaking has been slow, the DOJ’s public…
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ADA Title III and Business Websites
ADA Title III requires businesses that qualify as places of public accommodation to provide equal access to their goods and services. Courts and the Department of Justice have increasingly applied this requirement…
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ADA Title II Government Websites
ADA Title II requires state and local government websites to conform to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA. The Department of Justice published a final rule in April 2024 that…
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ADA WCAG Level
The ADA references Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA, but only under Title II. Title III, which covers private businesses, does not specify a WCAG level or any technical standard…
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The ADA Website Lawsuit Process
The ADA website lawsuit process typically follows a predictable sequence: a complaint is filed, the defendant responds, both sides exchange information during discovery, and the case either settles or proceeds to trial.…
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Proactive Accessibility Programs Reduce Lawsuit Risk
Organizations that build proactive accessibility programs reduce lawsuit risk by identifying and remediating issues before a legal complaint arrives. Rather than reacting to demand letters, these organizations maintain ongoing evaluation, remediation, and…