ADA Compliance Checklist for Websites

In this task, you will evaluate the current level of ADA compliance of the website. This is important to understand the starting point and identify areas that need improvement. By evaluating the website's ADA compliance, you can ensure that the website meets the necessary accessibility standards and provides equal access to all users. This evaluation will help you prioritize the tasks needed to achieve ADA compliance. Have you conducted a previous evaluation of the website's ADA compliance?

In this task, you will identify all non-text content on the website and ensure that they have appropriate text alternatives. This includes images, videos, audio files, and other non-text elements. Text alternatives are important for users who are visually impaired or have difficulty accessing non-text content. By providing text alternatives, you can ensure that these users can fully understand and interact with the content on the website. Have you identified all non-text content on the website?

In this task, you will check if all visual content on the website, such as images and videos, have alt text or captions. Alt text provides a text alternative for visual content, allowing users who are visually impaired or have difficulty accessing visual content to understand it. Captions are important for videos to provide a text representation of the audio content. By ensuring that all visual content has alt text or captions, you can improve the accessibility of the website. Have you checked if all visual content has alt text or captions?

In this task, you will make sure that your video content on the website has closed captions and transcripts. Closed captions provide a text representation of the audio content in videos, allowing users who are deaf or hard of hearing to understand the content. Transcripts are textual versions of the video content and provide an additional way for users to access the information. By providing closed captions and transcripts, you can ensure that all users can access and understand the video content on the website. Have you checked if all your video content has closed captions and transcripts?

In this task, you will check if audio-only content on the website, such as podcasts or audio files, has transcriptions. Transcriptions provide a textual version of the audio content, allowing users who are deaf or hard of hearing to access the information. By providing transcriptions for audio-only content, you can ensure that all users can understand and benefit from the content. Have you checked if audio-only content has transcriptions?

In this task, you will ensure that your website is fully navigable using only a keyboard. Keyboard navigation is important for users who have difficulty using a mouse or other pointing devices. By ensuring full keyboard accessibility, you can provide equal access to users with disabilities. Have you checked if your website is fully navigable by a keyboard?

In this task, you will conduct a color contrast test for visual elements on the website. Color contrast is important for users with low vision or color blindness to distinguish between different elements on the page. By ensuring a sufficient color contrast, you can improve the readability and accessibility of the website. Have you conducted a color contrast test for visual elements?

In this task, you will ensure that your website is compatible with screen reader software. Screen reader software is used by users who are blind or have visual impairments to access the content on the website. By optimizing your website for screen reader software, you can ensure that these users can access and interact with the content effectively. Have you checked if your website is compatible with screen reader software?

In this task, you will ensure that all forms and fields on the website are properly labeled. Proper labeling is important for users who rely on screen readers or assistive technologies to navigate and interact with forms. By providing clear and descriptive labels, you can improve the accessibility and usability of forms on the website. Have you checked if all forms and fields are properly labeled?

In this task, you will create a checklist to confirm that all website pages meet ADA compliance. This checklist will serve as a guide to ensure that all necessary accessibility requirements are met on every page of the website. By creating a comprehensive checklist, you can systematically review and address any ADA compliance issues. Have you created a checklist to confirm ADA compliance for all website pages?

In this task, you will verify that all website links are working correctly and are descriptive. Broken or non-functional links can negatively impact the user experience and accessibility of the website. Descriptive links provide additional context and help users understand where the link will lead them. By ensuring that all website links are functional and descriptive, you can improve the overall accessibility and usability of the website. Have you verified all website links?

In this task, you will check if tables on the website are properly structured and if data cells are associated with their headers. Proper table structure and associations are important for users who rely on screen readers or other assistive technologies to access and understand table content. By ensuring proper structure and associations, you can improve the accessibility and usability of tables on the website. Have you checked if tables are properly structured and data cells are associated with their headers?

In this task, you will examine if any timed-based media, such as videos or animations, on the website have pause, stop, and control options. Timed-based media with control options are important for users who may need to pause or stop the media content to better understand or navigate the website. By providing pause, stop, and control options for timed-based media, you can improve the accessibility and usability of the website. Have you examined if timed-based media has pause, stop, and control options?

In this task, you will ensure that all website pages have appropriate titles and headers. Page titles are important for users who navigate the website using screen readers or other assistive technologies as they provide context and orientation. Headers are used to structure content and improve readability for all users. By adding appropriate titles and using headers correctly, you can enhance the accessibility and usability of the website. Have you ensured that all pages have titles and headers are used appropriately?

In this task, you will install a tool on the website that allows users to adjust the text size and contrast according to their preferences. This tool is important for users with visual impairments or other accessibility needs to customize the website's appearance to meet their needs. By providing this tool, you can enhance the accessibility and user experience of the website. Have you installed a tool for users to adjust the text size and contrast on the website?

In this task, you will check if all errors on the website are properly identified and described to the user in text. Clear error messages are essential for all users, including those with disabilities, to understand and address any issues encountered on the website. By ensuring that all errors are clearly identified and described, you can improve the accessibility and user experience of the website. Have you checked if all errors are identified and described to the user in text?

In this task, you will ensure that accessibility policies are clearly stated on the website. Accessibility policies provide important information to users about the website's commitment to accessibility and the steps taken to ensure equal access. By clearly stating accessibility policies, you can enhance transparency and build trust with users. Have you ensured that accessibility policies are clearly stated on the website?

In this task, you will create a feedback system on the website for users to report any ADA compliance issues they encounter. This feedback system allows users to provide valuable input and report any accessibility barriers they may face. By creating a feedback system, you can actively involve users in improving the website's accessibility and ensure continuous monitoring and improvement. Have you created a feedback system for users to report ADA compliance issues?