Accessibility Statement
whatisADA.com is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all users, including people with disabilities. We continually improve the user experience for everyone and apply the relevant accessibility standards.
Conformance Status
whatisADA.com strives to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 at Level AA. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible to people with a wide array of disabilities.
We are partially conformant with WCAG 2.2 Level AA. Partially conformant means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard. We are actively working to resolve all known issues on an ongoing basis.
Assessment Approach
whatisADA.com assesses the accessibility of this website through the following methods:
- Self-evaluation by the development team during every sprint
- External evaluation by independent accessibility consultants
Testing Methods
We employ a comprehensive, multi-layered testing strategy to identify and resolve accessibility barriers:
Automated Testing
- axe-core — automated WCAG rule checks integrated into our CI/CD pipeline, run on every pull request
- Lighthouse — Google's accessibility audit tool, run as part of our performance monitoring
- ESLint jsx-a11y — static analysis of React components for common accessibility violations
- Pa11y — automated accessibility testing for all pages before deployment
Manual Testing
- Keyboard navigation — every interactive element is tested for full keyboard operability (Tab, Enter, Escape, Arrow keys)
- Screen reader testing — tested with NVDA (Windows), VoiceOver (macOS/iOS), and TalkBack (Android)
- Zoom and magnification — all content tested up to 400% zoom without loss of functionality
- Color contrast verification — manual spot-checks using our own contrast checker tool
Real User Testing
- Disability community feedback — we actively seek feedback from users with disabilities
- Usability testing sessions — periodic testing sessions with assistive technology users
- Open feedback channel — all accessibility feedback is triaged and addressed within 5 business days
Technical Specifications
The accessibility of whatisADA.com relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:
- HTML5 — semantic markup with proper heading hierarchy, landmarks, and document structure
- WAI-ARIA 1.2 — Accessible Rich Internet Applications attributes for dynamic content and custom widgets
- CSS — stylesheets that support user preferences including reduced motion, high contrast, and forced colors
- JavaScript — progressive enhancement approach ensuring core content is available without JavaScript
Technologies Relied Upon
This website is built with the following technologies and frameworks:
- Next.js (React framework with server-side rendering)
- Tailwind CSS (utility-first CSS framework)
- TypeScript (type-safe JavaScript)
- Lucide React (accessible SVG icons)
Known Limitations
Despite our best efforts, some parts of this website may not be fully accessible. Below is a description of known limitations and our planned remediation:
| Limitation | Affected Area | WCAG Criteria | Remediation Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Some older blog images may lack descriptive alt text | Blog posts | 1.1.1 Non-text Content | Q2 2026 |
| Complex data tables may need improved header associations | Comparison tables | 1.3.1 Info and Relationships | Q2 2026 |
| Third-party embedded content may not be fully accessible | Embedded videos, forms | Various | Ongoing |
| PDF documents may not be fully tagged | Downloadable resources | 1.3.1, 4.1.2 | Q3 2026 |
Feedback
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of whatisADA.com. If you encounter accessibility barriers, please let us know so we can address them promptly:
Contact Form
Use our contact form and select "Accessibility Issue" as the subject.
Phone
(800) 555-1234 — Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time
We try to respond to accessibility feedback within 2 business days. If you are unsatisfied with our response, you may escalate concerns to relevant enforcement authorities in your jurisdiction.
Date of Last Audit
This accessibility statement was last reviewed and updated on March 1, 2026. A full accessibility audit of the website was last conducted on February 15, 2026 using the assessment methods described above.
Formal Complaint Process
If you believe that our response to your accessibility concern is inadequate, you have the right to file a complaint with:
- The U.S. Department of Justice (ADA complaints)
- The W3C Web Accessibility Initiative (for guidance on web accessibility standards)
- Your local or national disability rights organization
Browser and Assistive Technology Compatibility
whatisADA.com is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:
- NVDA (latest version) with Firefox and Chrome on Windows
- JAWS (latest version) with Chrome and Edge on Windows
- VoiceOver with Safari on macOS and iOS
- TalkBack with Chrome on Android
- Dragon NaturallySpeaking (latest version)
- ZoomText (latest version)
This site is not designed for Internet Explorer 11 or earlier. Older browsers may not display content correctly or support all accessibility features.