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Plain-English how-tos for making your website ADA & WCAG compliant.

The WCAG 2.1 AA Checklist for Small Businesses

A plain-English WCAG 2.1 Level AA checklist for small business websites — the standard US courts point to for ADA web compliance. Read the guide →

ADA Website Lawsuits, Explained

Why websites get sued under the ADA, who the targets are, what demand letters cost, and how to reduce your risk. Read the guide →

How to Write Alt Text (With Examples)

A practical guide to writing image alt text that satisfies WCAG 1.1.1 — when to describe, when to leave it empty, and common mistakes. Read the guide →

Color Contrast Requirements (WCAG 1.4.3)

What the WCAG color contrast ratios are, how to measure them, and how to fix low-contrast text and buttons. Read the guide →

How to Build Accessible Forms

Labels, error messages, and keyboard support — how to make contact, booking, and checkout forms accessible. Read the guide →

Keyboard Navigation & Focus

Why keyboard accessibility matters, how to test it, and how to avoid keyboard traps (WCAG 2.1.1–2.1.2). Read the guide →

How to Test Your Site with a Screen Reader

A beginner’s guide to testing accessibility with free screen readers like VoiceOver and NVDA. Read the guide →

Making PDFs Accessible

How to make menus, forms, and brochures in PDF format accessible to screen readers. Read the guide →

Why Heading Structure Matters

How proper H1–H6 headings help both accessibility and SEO, and how to fix skipped levels. Read the guide →

ARIA Basics: Names, Roles, and Values

What ARIA is, when to use it, and the first rule of ARIA — for accessible custom components. Read the guide →

Captions & Accessible Video

Caption, transcript, and autoplay requirements for accessible video and audio content. Read the guide →

WordPress Accessibility: A Practical Guide

How to make a WordPress site ADA/WCAG compliant — themes, plugins, alt text, and common pitfalls. Read the guide →

Shopify Accessibility: What Merchants Must Know

Why Shopify merchants — not Shopify — are liable for accessibility, and how to fix common theme issues. Read the guide →

How to Write an Accessibility Statement

What to include in a website accessibility statement, and why it helps your legal position. Read the guide →

Small Business ADA Website Compliance: Where to Start

A prioritized starting plan for small businesses making their website ADA/WCAG compliant on a budget. Read the guide →