Is your WordPress website ADA compliant?
Our WordPress web accessibility audit provides everything needed to ensure you have an inclusive and ADA compliant WordPress website.
- List of accessibility issues with explanations
- Recommendations on how to remove accessibility barriers
- Manual accessibility testing by disabled WordPress users
Having an ADA compliant WordPress website protects your business, improves SEO, and makes your digital content accessible to all visitors.
Our WordPress Accessibility Services Include
WordPress ADA Compliance Audit
Be Accessible will audit your WordPress website accessibility to locate barriers and ADA compliance WordPress issues. Your audit report will include explanations, screenshots, and instructions for repair.
WordPress Accessibility Repair
Do you need help applying accessibility repairs to your WordPress website? Our experts remove barriers to inclusive web experiences and provide a WordPress ADA compliance statement to show your customers that you prioritize it.
Accessible WordPress Development
Whether you are just starting out or your website simply needs an update, we will ensure your new look is in compliance with the latest Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) & standards. We specialize in building ADA compliant WordPress websites that meet WCAG 2.2 AA requirements.
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How to have an accessible and ADA compliant WordPress website
WordPress is an excellent option for making an all-inclusive and accessible website. Holding the largest market share of the most popular CMS, WordPress prioritizes accessibility and commits to conforming to WCAG 2.2 AA with all new and updated code.
While the platform strives to provide digital inclusion at its core, ADA compliance for WordPress websites is still the responsibility for your business, school, or government website to meet the adopted standards for WordPress accessibility. Here are a few tips to provide WordPress website accessibility that is ADA and WCAG compliant:
Accessibility-ready
An accessibility-ready WordPress theme allows you to start with an accessible foundation.
Accessible plugins
Always test a WordPress ADA compliance plugin before adding it to your live website
Accessible content
Use the tools available in WordPress to create accessible content such as headings, lists, and tables.
Test accessibility
Maintain web accessibility by manually testing new and updated content including linked PDF documents.
Help with WordPress accessibility
Although WordPress provides an accessible core and accessibility-ready themes, we understand that creating and maintaining an ADA-compliant website can still be overwhelming for many business, school, and government agencies. In fact, we have seen a lot of businesses facing challenges in achieving WordPress ADA compliance and accessibility.
Need help to ensure that your WordPress website is ADA compliant, meets Section 508 guidelines, and follows WCAG standards? Be Accessible provides full-service WordPress accessibility audits, repairs, and ongoing monitoring.
From audits to ADA compliance plugins, we cover everything needed for WordPress accessibility.
The Importance of Having ADA Compliant WordPress Website
Having an ADA-compliant WordPress website makes sure that your content is accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. It reduces legal risks, improves SEO, and improves overall user experience. By following accessibility best practices, you make your site more usable for everyone, regardless of ability while aligning with ethical and legal standards like the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Frequently asked questions
Is WordPress ADA compliant?
WordPress values the importance of accessibility and has accessibility goals. It doesn’t automatically make your platform ADA-compliant or accessible. Accessible themes are available, but not all features meet these standards. This is where Be Accessible comes to help you. We provide all the solutions needed for WordPress ADA compliance and accessibility.
What are the initial steps to provide WordPress accessibility?
Here are 6 steps for basic WordPress accessibility:
- Choose an Accessible Theme: Select themes that meet WCAG standards.
- Add Alt Text to Images: Ensure all images have descriptive alt text.
- Use Proper Heading Structure: Organize content with clear and hierarchical headings.
- Ensure Keyboard Navigation: Make sure all interactive elements can be accessed via keyboard.
- Provide Transcripts and Captions: Include transcripts for audio and captions for video content.
- Test Regularly: Regularly check and maintain your website’s accessibility.
How to know if the WordPress theme is accessible?
WordPress offers free themes, vetted for basic accessibility requirements. These themes provide a solid foundation for building an accessible website. Still, even an accessible theme can become inaccessible with the use of inaccessible plugins or design choices that ignore accessibility standards.
What guidelines does WordPress accessibility follow?
WordPress accessibility efforts are based on the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). These guidelines outline how to make digital content more accessible, with levels A, AA, and AAA. Most websites aim for WCAG 2.1 AA compliance.
Are WordPress plugins generally accessible?
Not always. While many plugins focus on functionality, few are built with accessibility in mind. Some may create elements that aren't keyboard-navigable or compatible with screen readers. It's important to test plugins before implementing them on a live site.