Yes, ADA compliance applies to websites now — and not just government ones.
Under the DOJ’s new ADA Title II rule, public entities must meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards by 2026–2027. But private businesses are facing lawsuits, too, and courts often expect the same level of accessibility. Even if you’re not legally required to comply, accessibility can still affect your risk, reach, and reputation.
Use this checklist to see where your site stands and what to fix first.
Here’s What’s Inside
Plain-Language Accessibility Checklist
This guide skips the legal jargon and tech overwhelm, giving you straightforward checkpoints you can actually use to assess your site’s compliance with confidence.
The Context Behind
the Rules
the Rules
Ever wonder why accessibility guidelines exist? This checklist includes real-world reasoning for each item, so you can understand the purpose, not just the rule.
Bonus Best Practices for Staying Compliant
Fixing your site is step one. We also include tips for keeping it that way, like how to reduce legal risk, improve your user experience, and build accessibility into future updates.