Free scan · WCAG 2.2 AA · No overlays sold here
Paste your address. The scan reads the page the way assistive technology does and lists what's wrong in plain English, with the WCAG rule and the fix. Then use the checklist for what machines can't see.
General information, not legal advice.
Your checklist
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Start with these five. Tick each one when you have checked it on your site.
- Contrast
- 4.5:1minimum contrast for body text (WCAG 1.4.3)
- Zoom
- 200%text must still work when enlarged (1.4.4)
- Target size
- 24pxminimum tap target, new in WCAG 2.2 (2.5.8)
- Criteria
- 55success criteria at levels A and AA in WCAG 2.2
From WCAG 2.2 (W3C Recommendation), checked Oct 2026.
- 1.1.1 Non-text content
- 1.3.1 Info and relationships
- 1.4.3 Contrast (minimum)
- 1.4.4 Resize text
- 2.1.1 Keyboard
- 2.4.3 Focus order
- 2.4.4 Link purpose
- 2.4.7 Focus visible
- 2.5.8 Target size
- 3.1.1 Language of page
- 3.3.2 Labels or instructions
- 4.1.2 Name, role, value
Four people, one website.
What accessibility means here.
Screen reader
Needs alt text, labels, headings in order and links that say where they go.
Keyboard only
Needs every control reachable with Tab, a visible focus ring, and no traps.
Low vision
Needs contrast, zoom that isn't blocked, and layouts that reflow at 200%.
Motion sensitive
Needs animation that stops when the system asks, and nothing that autoplays.
Scan, check by hand, state it.
The method.
Fix what the scan finds
Alt text, labels, headings, link names: the failures demand letters quote, and the quickest to fix.
Do the manual checks
Tab through every page; try it with a screen reader; check contrast with your browser's tools. The checklist walks you through it.
Publish a statement and answer it
Say what you've done and how to report a problem, then actually reply. It's what the law and your customers both look for.
The widget that promises compliance doesn't deliver it.
Overlay widgets add a floating toolbar and claim to make the site accessible. They don't change your code, so the missing labels and broken menus are still there. Over 800 accessibility professionals have asked site owners not to rely on them, the FTC fined one vendor in 2025 for misleading claims, and overlays have been cited in lawsuits as evidence of knowing about problems. Fix the code instead; it's usually a few hours.
The overlay page, with sourcesWCAG-mapped
Every finding names the success criterion.
Printable
Scan report and checklist both print cleanly for your developer.
Not legal advice
Information to act on; your obligations are a lawyer's call.
Go deeper.
The checklist, the overlay question and the legal background, each with sources.
Questions
Does the ADA apply to my website?
In the US, courts have repeatedly treated business websites as places of public accommodation under the ADA, and the Department of Justice has said so. The standard everyone measures against is WCAG 2.1 or 2.2 level AA. This site is not legal advice; for your situation, ask a lawyer.
Will an overlay widget make me compliant?
No. Overlays add a toolbar; they don't fix missing alt text, unlabeled fields or broken keyboard navigation in your code, and they've been cited in lawsuits. Fix the code.
What does the scan check?
The page's HTML: language, title, zoom, alt text, form labels, heading order, link and button names, clickable divs, tabindex, iframes, autoplay, duplicate IDs, skip links, tables, and whether an overlay is installed. It can't measure color contrast or keyboard behavior; the checklist covers those.
How much does fixing it cost?
Most small-business sites need a few hours: alt text, labels, contrast tweaks and focus styles. A full rebuild is rare. Ari quotes after the scan.
Is an automated scan enough?
No. Automated checks only catch the problems that show in the code, and many barriers (keyboard traps, confusing focus order, poor alt text that technically exists) need a person to find. Tab through your site with the keyboard and try it with a screen reader (VoiceOver on a Mac or iPhone is built in) for the rest.
This site is general information about web accessibility, not legal advice. Laws differ by country and state; for your obligations, ask a lawyer.
