Following is a complete checklist for Level A and Level AA Compliance. Review your business website for ADA compliance by checking the below ADA Compliance Website Checklist.
Level A Compliance
Level A is more basic level and provides minimal amount accessibility for website.
- All the Non-text content should have an alternative text
- All the video content should include captions with audio
- Create a text transcript or description for all the video and audio content
- Navigation and Header tags should be presented in logical order
- Do not use presentation that relies on color
- Do not play audio and video automatically
- Provide full website control through Keyword
- Provide user controls for moving content
- Provide a “Skip to Content” link
- Provide User controls on time limits
- Do not use Automatically scrolling or blinking content
- Page titles clearly describe page content
- All the link’s purpose is clear from its context
- All the web pages have a language assigned
- Elements should not change on focus
- Clearly identify input errors and provide text based notification to user
- Provide proper guidance and instruction where user input require
- Website should be compatible in all the browser and available through user's assistive technologies
- Make sure there are no major code or validation errors
- No strobe effects or rapidly flashing colors occur on the site
- Forms have Proper labels and legends that can be read by screen reader software
Level AA Compliance
Level AA provides sufficient amount of accessibility and comply with Level A Conformance checklist.
- All the Live video and audio includes captions
- Provide Audio description for all prerecord video content
- Text content and images of text must have a contrast ratio of 4.5:1.
- Text can be resized to 200% without loss of content or function
- Minimize the use of images where text can achieve the purpose
- Web Pages can be accessed in multiple ways
- Keyboard Focus should be clear and visible
- Notify user when language on page changes
- Redundant links should be minimized
- Suggest fixes when users make errors
- Use of Menu, Icon and Button should be consistent
Level AAA Compliance
Level AAA provides maximum amount of accessibility and allow users to navigate website without any limitations. This level complies with both Level A and Level AA conformance checklist.
- Use sign language translations for videos
- Add extended audio description for videos
- Provide an alternative text for videos
- Provide live video alternatives
- Contrast ratio between text and background is at least 7:1
- Audio should be clear without any background noise to hear
- Minimize the use of images where text can achieve the purpose
- Complete control over Keyboard accessibility
- There should no time limit for web content
- There should no interruption while navigating to Website
- Save user data when re-authenticating
- All the links should have a clear purpose given in text
- Separate content with headings
- Explain the strange words and abbreviations
- Nine-year school child can read website content
- Don’t change element without user request
- Minimize the risk of interruptions or errors
- Provide complete support and instruction
Conclusion
An ADA Compliance Website Checklist provides a practical framework for identifying accessibility barriers and improving the usability of your website for everyone. Regular accessibility audits, WCAG testing, remediation, and ongoing monitoring help organizations maintain accessible digital experiences while supporting evolving accessibility standards and compliance objectives.
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The Difference Between WCAG 2.0, 2.1, and 2.2 Checklist
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