As a small business owner, ensuring that your website is ADA compliant is crucial for providing an inclusive experience for all users. Here are some free tools you can use to assess and improve your website’s accessibility:
- Accessibility Checker:
- This free tool scans your website for ADA and WCAG compliance.
- It identifies web accessibility issues and provides exact instructions for fixing them.
- You can enter your website’s URL to start the scan.
- It covers various compliance standards, including Section 508, ADA Title III, WCAG 2.1, BITV, DDA, AODA, and more.
- accessScan by accessiBe:
- accessScan is a free and immediate website accessibility checker.
- It provides detailed, accurate results within seconds.
- The focus is on full WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance.
- You’ll receive a report of all deficiencies, along with explanations and scores for each test.
- accessScan is powered by accessiBe, a leading web accessibility solution-suite.
- WAVE and Lighthouse:
- While not standalone tools, these browser extensions can help you assess your website’s accessibility.
- WAVE (Web Accessibility Evaluation Tool) checks for color contrast, text size, image alt text, and more.
- Lighthouse, available in Google Chrome DevTools, provides an accessibility audit for your web pages.
Remember that these tools can identify issues, but it’s essential to take action to address any deficiencies. Regularly check your website’s compliance and make necessary improvements to ensure an accessible experience for all users. 🌟
