Companies that fall under ADA Title I or Title III have to offer “reasonable accessibility,” but all websites should be compliant to promote equality and grow their reach.
How to Practice ADA Compliance
How to Practice ADA Compliance
1. Audit Your Code2. Use Alt-Text3. Use Better Fonts4. Make Navigation Easy5. Transcribe Audio
Audit Your Code
Audit Your Code
Run audits on your website to identify areas that don’t meet accessibility standards and ensure compatibility with assistive technologies, like screen readers.
Use Alt-Text
Use Alt-Text
Alternative text is used by screen readers for the visually impaired to access sites, social media, apps, and software.
Use Better Fonts
Use Better Fonts
Avoid overly stylized fonts and use easy-to-read typefaces. We recommend 12px to 16px font sizes and using high color contrast between backgrounds and text.
Make Navigation Easy
Make Navigation Easy
An ADA-compliant website operates in a predictable way. Your website should be structured in a way that puts the user first and prevents user error.
Transcribe Audio
Transcribe Audio
Offer equal access to information and provide audio descriptions and closed-captioning on video so users with sensory disabilities can engage with your content.
Stay Relevant and Accessible
Accessibility standards are always evolving, and some require extra work, but ADA compliance will grow your audience and improve your SEO.