ADA Compliance Checklist
Step-by-step ADA Title III website compliance, with saved progress.
A practical path to ADA Title III website compliance, built around WCAG 2.1 Level AA.
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Set your standard
Fix the core barriers
Test
Document & maintain
Make Your Website ADA Compliant
Title III of the ADA applies to businesses open to the public, and US courts consistently read it to require accessible websites. There's no government-issued checklist, so this guide follows the practical industry standard: conform to WCAG 2.1 Level AA.
What this covers
- Adopting WCAG 2.1 AA as your standard
- Fixing the core barriers (images, keyboard, contrast, forms)
- Testing automatically and manually
- Documenting and maintaining accessibility
Why it matters
Web accessibility lawsuits under the ADA number in the thousands each year. Beyond legal risk, an accessible site reaches more customers and improves SEO and usability for everyone.
ADA vs. WCAG
The ADA itself doesn't list technical requirements for websites, but settlements, DOJ guidance, and case law point to WCAG 2.1 AA as the accepted yardstick. Meeting WCAG AA is the most defensible way to demonstrate a good-faith accessibility effort.
Not legal advice
This checklist is a practical starting point, not legal advice or a guarantee of compliance. For high-risk situations, consult an accessibility specialist and legal counsel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the ADA Compliance Checklist.