{"id":45645,"date":"2025-07-21T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-21T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dhblog2.dream.press\/blog\/?p=45645"},"modified":"2026-08-25T09:18:53","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T16:18:53","slug":"great-web-accessibility-examples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/great-web-accessibility-examples\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Website Accessibility Examples Small Businesses Can Copy Today"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ever walked into a brick-and-mortar store, only to discover the front door is six inches wide and the light switch lives on the ceiling?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">OK, probably not. But you get the idea. That would be impossible to navigate, which is how your website feels to customers who rely on screen readers, keyboard navigation, or high-contrast modes when basic accessibility is missing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/disability-and-health\">According to the World Health Organization<\/a>, around 1.3 billion people in the world experience a significant disability. That\u2019s roughly 1 in 6 people worldwide, including plenty of potential customers who may hit barriers if you don\u2019t make your site a welcoming place for <em>everyone<\/em> to browse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Web accessibility is simply good UX, rather than an expensive add-on \u2014 and by investing a little time in it, you get back good SEO (and good karma). Most of the fixes you need are simple tweaks rather than full redesigns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"glossary-term\">\n\t<div class=\"glossary-term__above-title\">\n\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\"><path d=\"M320 32c-8.1 0-16.1 1.4-23.7 4.1L15.8 137.4C6.3 140.9 0 149.9 0 160s6.3 19.1 15.8 22.6l57.9 20.9C57.3 229.3 48 259.8 48 291.9v28.1c0 28.4-10.8 57.7-22.3 80.8c-6.5 13-13.9 25.8-22.5 37.6C0 442.7-.9 448.3 .9 453.4s6 8.9 11.2 10.2l64 16c4.2 1.1 8.7 .3 12.4-2s6.3-6.1 7.1-10.4c8.6-42.8 4.3-81.2-2.1-108.7C90.3 344.3 86 329.8 80 316.5V291.9c0-30.2 10.2-58.7 27.9-81.5c12.9-15.5 29.6-28 49.2-35.7l157-61.7c8.2-3.2 17.5 .8 20.7 9s-.8 17.5-9 20.7l-157 61.7c-12.4 4.9-23.3 12.4-32.2 21.6l159.6 57.6c7.6 2.7 15.6 4.1 23.7 4.1s16.1-1.4 23.7-4.1L624.2 182.6c9.5-3.4 15.8-12.5 15.8-22.6s-6.3-19.1-15.8-22.6L343.7 36.1C336.1 33.4 328.1 32 320 32zM128 408c0 35.3 86 72 192 72s192-36.7 192-72L496.7 262.6 354.5 314c-11.1 4-22.8 6-34.5 6s-23.5-2-34.5-6L143.3 262.6 128 408z\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t<span>DreamHost Glossary<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n    <h3>User Experience (UX)<\/h3>\n    <p>User Experience (UX) refers to how online visitors interact with a website. Users often evaluate their virtual experience based on a site\u2019s usability and design, as well as their general impression of its content.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below, we have checklists, examples, and free tools you can use to make sure you\u2019re nailing web accessibility. We all have a responsibility to keep the web a free and open place for everyone, so let\u2019s dive in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The short version:<\/strong> these are the 7 website accessibility examples we walk through below, and the one feature each does best:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Blue Bottle Coffee:<\/strong> a visible \u201cSkip to content\u201d link for keyboard users<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fort Myers Brewing Co.:<\/strong> dropdown menus that open with Enter\/Space instead of requiring a hover<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Partake Foods:<\/strong> plain-language checkout errors announced to screen readers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Little Seed Farm:<\/strong> descriptive, sensory alt text on product images<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>United By Blue:<\/strong> a public accessibility statement page<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Charlotte\u2019s Web:<\/strong> high-contrast skip links and readable font sizes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Beardbrand:<\/strong> a dedicated phone\/email support channel for shoppers with disabilities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-why-accessibility-is-good-business-not-just-good-manners\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why accessibility is good business (not just good manners)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Disability rates are increasing as people live longer and noncommunicable diseases become more common. People with disabilities deserve the same access to information as anyone else, and your website is part of that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a website owner, it\u2019s important to make sure you\u2019re not excluding people with disabilities, even inadvertently. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination based on disability, and the Department of Justice (DOJ) has made clear it applies to websites, too. We break down exactly who\u2019s covered (and the DOJ\u2019s 2024 web rule) in the next section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But legal compliance isn\u2019t the only reason accessibility should be a top priority when you <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/elements-of-webdesign\/\">design your site<\/a>. Here are some others:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Accessibility overlaps with SEO: <\/strong>Text alternatives, semantic headings, and logical focus order give assistive tech and search-engine crawlers the same thing: clean, meaningful markup. To be clear, accessibility isn\u2019t a direct ranking factor (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.searchenginejournal.com\/google-accessibility-not-a-direct-ranking-factor\/443784\/\">Google\u2019s John Mueller said as much in 2022<\/a>), and it\u2019s no shortcut to rankings or conversions. But the usability gains are real, and better usability tends to help your <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/increase-website-conversion-rate\/\">conversion rate<\/a>, too.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Better brand love: <\/strong>Per an <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/consumergoods.com\/new-research-shows-consumers-more-interested-brands-values-ever\">April 2022 Harris Poll commissioned by Google Cloud<\/a>, 82% of shoppers want a consumer brand\u2019s values to align with their own. Making your website accessible sends a message that your company has inclusive values. And per <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/featured-insights\/diversity-and-inclusion\/diversity-matters-even-more-the-case-for-holistic-impact\">McKinsey\u2019s \u201cDiversity Matters Even More\u201d report (December 2023)<\/a>, companies in the top quartile for ethnic representation were 39% more likely to financially outperform bottom-quartile peers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And while accessible website design allows people with disabilities to easily navigate your site, it includes design principles that can actually improve the user experience for <em>all<\/em> your site\u2019s visitors. The work takes time, but the usability gains reach far beyond visitors with disabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-what-ada-section-508-and-wcag-compliance-actually-require\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What ADA, Section 508, and WCAG compliance actually require in 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Is web accessibility legally required? For a growing number of organizations, yes \u2014 and the rules got much more specific in 2024. Here\u2019s the plain-English breakdown:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>State and local governments (ADA Title II):<\/strong> The DOJ published a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ada.gov\/resources\/2024-03-08-web-rule\/\">final rule in the Federal Register on April 24, 2024<\/a> requiring government web content and mobile apps to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA. The deadlines were extended in April 2026: governments serving 50,000 or more people now have until April 26, 2027, and smaller entities and special districts have until April 26, 2028.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Businesses open to the public (ADA Title III):<\/strong> Per the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ada.gov\/resources\/web-guidance\/\">DOJ\u2019s web accessibility guidance<\/a>, businesses open to the public need to make sure their websites are accessible to people with disabilities. The DOJ hasn\u2019t adopted a specific technical standard for private businesses, but its guidance points to WCAG \u2014 and accessibility lawsuits are common: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.practicalecommerce.com\/beardbrands-lawyer-recaps-ada-lawsuit\">4,000 to 5,000 new cases each year, per accessibility attorney Mark Berkowitz (Practical Ecommerce, September 2024)<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Federal agencies (Section 508):<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.section508.gov\/manage\/laws-and-policies\/\">Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act<\/a> requires federal agencies to make their electronic and information technology accessible; the revised 508 standards, in effect since January 2018, are harmonized with WCAG 2.0.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What should <em>you<\/em> target? If you run a small business, build to WCAG 2.1 Level AA, the same standard the DOJ requires of governments. One caveat: the checklist below covers the most common improvements, not every WCAG success criterion. Work through the full <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/webaim.org\/standards\/wcag\/checklist\">WCAG 2 checklist<\/a> and consider a professional review if legal exposure is a real concern for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-10-ingredients-of-an-accessible-website\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">12 ingredients of an accessible website<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are many accessible elements you can put into practice on your site, most of which come from the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), an internationally recognized standard for web accessibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wcag-four-principles-website-accessibility.png\" alt=\"Visual breakdown of WCAG website accessibility standards: Perceivable (bar chart\" class=\"wp-image-86564 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2026\/07\/wcag-four-principles-website-accessibility.png.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wcag-four-principles-website-accessibility-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wcag-four-principles-website-accessibility-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/wcag-four-principles-website-accessibility-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2026\/07\/wcag-four-principles-website-accessibility-600x400.png.webp 600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2026\/07\/wcag-four-principles-website-accessibility-1200x800.png.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2026\/07\/wcag-four-principles-website-accessibility-730x487.png.webp 730w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2026\/07\/wcag-four-principles-website-accessibility-1460x973.png.webp 1460w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2026\/07\/wcag-four-principles-website-accessibility-784x523.png.webp 784w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2026\/07\/wcag-four-principles-website-accessibility-877x585.png.webp 877w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1536px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1536\/1024;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re starting from scratch, these 12 are a great starting point. Use this checklist to make sure you don\u2019t miss any:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>High-contrast color combinations between text and backgrounds:<\/strong> Free tools like <a href=\"https:\/\/wave.webaim.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">WAVE<\/a> can help you check that your contrast is high enough.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u201cSkip to content\u201d links:<\/strong> Add an <strong>href=&#8221;#main&#8221;<\/strong> anchor that appears on keyboard focus, so users navigating your site by keyboard can quickly skip past navigation menus and get to the content they came for.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Descriptive alt text:<\/strong> This should convey the purpose of your visuals rather than their file names, so those who can\u2019t see images and videos can tell what they are.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Logical heading outlines:<\/strong> Screen-reader users jump by heading levels, so putting them in the correct hierarchy order (i.e., H1, H2, H3, and so on) is important.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Keyboard-friendly nav and forms:<\/strong> You can use your own keyboard to test interactive elements on your site and ensure they\u2019re accessible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/web-safe-fonts\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Web-safe fonts<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> These will always be readable by screen readers, display correctly on various device types, and scale up and down correctly for different users\u2019 needs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Captioned or transcribed media:<\/strong> This makes your media accessible for site visitors who are deaf or hard-of-hearing while also boosting your SEO.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Responsive, pinch-zoom-friendly layout:<\/strong> That means using a minimum of 320 px width and no <code>user-scalable=\"no\"<\/code> or <code>maximum-scale<\/code> viewport locks that disable pinch-zoom.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sticky <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/navigation-menu-design\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>navigation menus<\/strong><\/a><strong> with logically arranged content:<\/strong> This makes it so users can quickly find what they need without having to scroll for miles when they want to move to a new page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clear link purposes:<\/strong> Write anchor text like \u201cDownload menu (PDF)\u201d instead of \u201cClick here\u201d so folks using screen readers know what they\u2019re clicking on.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Never convey information by color alone:<\/strong> Screen readers don\u2019t announce color, so marking required fields only in red tells a blind user nothing. Add a visible \u201c(required)\u201d label or the <code>aria-required<\/code> attribute alongside the color cue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accessible forms:<\/strong> Pair every input with a programmatic <code>&lt;label&gt;<\/code> (placeholder text doesn\u2019t count \u2014 it disappears once you type), keep instructions in plain language, and write error messages that say how to fix the problem, like Partake Foods\u2019 \u201cPlease enter a ZIP code\u201d below.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h2_7-real-world-small-business-sites-that-nail-accessibility\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">7 website accessibility examples from real small businesses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ready to see some sites in action? These examples of web accessibility all have features that you can implement on your site. <strong>To see them in action, just visit these sites and start exploring with just your keyboard\u2019s \u201ctab\u201d key.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebottlecoffee.com\/us\/eng\">Blue Bottle Coffee<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the first things keyboard users encounter here (as of our last review) is a \u201cSkip to content\u201d link that jumps straight past the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/mega-menu-design\/\">mega menu<\/a> to the main heading. On index pages, the link even precedes a \u201cSkip to cookie notice\u201d option, showing respect for privacy prompts as well as navigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1023\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/02_blue_bottle_coffee.webp\" alt=\"Blue Bottle Coffee\u2019s website with a purple arrow pointing to a visible &quot;Skip to Content&quot; link\" class=\"wp-image-74267 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/02_blue_bottle_coffee.webp 1600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/02_blue_bottle_coffee-300x192.webp 300w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/02_blue_bottle_coffee-1024x655.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/02_blue_bottle_coffee-768x491.webp 768w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/02_blue_bottle_coffee-1536x982.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/02_blue_bottle_coffee-600x384.webp 600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/02_blue_bottle_coffee-1200x767.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/02_blue_bottle_coffee-730x467.webp 730w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/02_blue_bottle_coffee-1460x933.webp 1460w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/02_blue_bottle_coffee-784x501.webp 784w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/02_blue_bottle_coffee-1568x1003.webp 1568w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/02_blue_bottle_coffee-877x561.webp 877w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/1023;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because the skip link is coded with <strong><code>href=\"#main\"<\/code> <\/strong>and revealed only on focus, it keeps the visual design tidy while giving screen-reader and switch-device users a friction-free start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Blue Bottle consistently uses H2 subheadings in its brew guides, as well as alt-rich product photography. The result is a specialty coffee brand that serves usability as carefully as it serves pour-overs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fmbrew.com\/\">Fort Myers Brewing Co.<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tab onto Fort Myers Brewing Co.\u2019s homepage, and a bold, high-contrast skip link appears before the nav. Keep tabbing and you\u2019ll notice that every dropdown opens with Enter\/Space, not just hover \u2014 critical for users who can\u2019t operate a mouse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fonts sit comfortably above 18 px, and buttons carry WCAG-AA color contrast, so customers can order a flight without squinting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1050\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/03_fort_myers_brewing_co_.webp\" alt=\"the Fort Myers Brewing Co. website with a visible \u201cSkip to content\u201d link at the top left\" class=\"wp-image-74268 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/03_fort_myers_brewing_co_.webp 1600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/03_fort_myers_brewing_co_-300x197.webp 300w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/03_fort_myers_brewing_co_-1024x672.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/03_fort_myers_brewing_co_-768x504.webp 768w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/03_fort_myers_brewing_co_-1536x1008.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/03_fort_myers_brewing_co_-600x394.webp 600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/03_fort_myers_brewing_co_-1200x788.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/03_fort_myers_brewing_co_-730x479.webp 730w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/03_fort_myers_brewing_co_-1460x958.webp 1460w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/03_fort_myers_brewing_co_-784x515.webp 784w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/03_fort_myers_brewing_co_-1568x1029.webp 1568w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/03_fort_myers_brewing_co_-877x576.webp 877w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/1050;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/partakefoods.com\/\">Partake Foods<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Partake\u2019s entire brand revolves around inclusive, allergen-free treats, so it makes sense that their site follows suit. A skip link sits atop every page, and every <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/homepage-hero-design\/\">hero image<\/a> is paired with alt text that describes flavor and packaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Error messaging in checkout is in plain language (\u201cPlease enter a ZIP code\u201d) and announced to screen readers via aria-live, so shoppers with dyslexia or low vision don\u2019t miss a beat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The company&#8217;s branding is all pastels, but their muted-on-hover color palette still passes 4.5:1 contrast by default, proving you don\u2019t have to choose between pastel aesthetics and compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1068\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/04_partake_foods.webp\" alt=\"the Partake Foods website showing a prominent \u201cSkip to menu\u201d accessibility link in the top left\" class=\"wp-image-74269 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/04_partake_foods.webp 1600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/04_partake_foods-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/04_partake_foods-1024x684.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/04_partake_foods-768x513.webp 768w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/04_partake_foods-1536x1025.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/04_partake_foods-600x401.webp 600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/04_partake_foods-1200x801.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/04_partake_foods-730x487.webp 730w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/04_partake_foods-1460x975.webp 1460w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/04_partake_foods-784x523.webp 784w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/04_partake_foods-1568x1047.webp 1568w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/04_partake_foods-877x585.webp 877w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/1068;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"article-newsletter article-newsletter--gradient\">\n\n\n<h2>Get Content Delivered Straight to Your Inbox<\/h2><p>Subscribe now to receive all the latest updates, delivered directly to your inbox.<\/p><form class=\"nwsl-form\" id=\"newsletter_block_\" novalidate><div class=\"messages\"><\/div><div class=\"form-group\"><label for=\"input_newsletter_block_\"><input type=\"email\"name=\"email\"id=\"input_newsletter_block_\"placeholder=\"Enter your email address\"novalidatedisabled=\"disabled\"\/><\/label><button type=\"submit\"class=\"btn btn--brand\"disabled=\"disabled\"><span>Sign Me Up!<\/span><svg width=\"21\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 21 14\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path d=\"M13.8523 0.42524L12.9323 1.34521C12.7095 1.56801 12.7132 1.9304 12.9404 2.14865L16.7241 5.7823H0.5625C0.251859 5.7823 0 6.03416 0 6.3448V7.6573C0 7.96794 0.251859 8.2198 0.5625 8.2198H16.7241L12.9405 11.8535C12.7132 12.0717 12.7095 12.4341 12.9323 12.6569L13.8523 13.5769C14.072 13.7965 14.4281 13.7965 14.6478 13.5769L20.8259 7.39879C21.0456 7.17913 21.0456 6.82298 20.8259 6.60327L14.6477 0.42524C14.4281 0.205584 14.0719 0.205584 13.8523 0.42524Z\" fill=\"white\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<\/button><\/div><\/form><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/littleseedfarm.com\/\">Little Seed Farm<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This Tennessee goat-milk-skincare brand keeps things accessible even on slower rural connections: the homepage loads a lightweight hero followed by a skip link and logical landmark roles (<strong><code>&lt;main&gt;<\/code><\/strong>, <strong><code>&lt;nav&gt;<\/code><\/strong>).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Product cards use big, tactile click-targets (44 \u00d7 44 px+), and alt text not only identifies the product but adds sensory context (\u201cUnscented deodorant bar next to lavender sprigs\u201d), which is helpful for shoppers choosing fragrances who can\u2019t see the images.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"985\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/05_little_seed_farm.webp\" alt=\"Little Seed Farm product grid highlighting free deodorant cream samples\" class=\"wp-image-74270 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/05_little_seed_farm.webp 1600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/05_little_seed_farm-300x185.webp 300w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/05_little_seed_farm-1024x630.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/05_little_seed_farm-768x473.webp 768w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/05_little_seed_farm-1536x946.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/05_little_seed_farm-600x369.webp 600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/05_little_seed_farm-1200x739.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/05_little_seed_farm-730x449.webp 730w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/05_little_seed_farm-1460x899.webp 1460w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/05_little_seed_farm-784x483.webp 784w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/05_little_seed_farm-1568x965.webp 1568w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/05_little_seed_farm-877x540.webp 877w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/985;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/unitedbyblue.com\/\">United By Blue<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Activate a keyboard and United By Blue instantly offers two shortcuts: \u201cSkip to content\u201d <em>and<\/em> \u201cSkip to Accessibility Statement.\u201d The Accessibility Statement lists every assistive-tech feature they offer: contrast toggle, alt-text policy, ARIA landmarks, and even publicizes keyboard shortcuts (press <strong>M<\/strong> for menus, <strong>H<\/strong> for headings). That transparency educates visitors <em>and<\/em> boosts trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One caution before you copy it: United By Blue\u2019s statement is generated by accessiBe, an overlay vendor (more on overlays in a minute), and a statement is not proof of compliance \u2014 it can\u2019t remediate your code. What it <em>does<\/em> model well are the components of a good accessibility statement page: a commitment to accessibility, the standard you\u2019re targeting (this one cites WCAG 2.1 Level AA), known limitations, and a contact channel for reporting barriers. Write those four things down on one page, back them with real testing and fixes in your own markup, and link the page from your site-wide footer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visually, a dark-on-light color palette meets WCAG AAA for large text, while moving focus never disappears thanks to thick outlines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1177\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/06_united_by_blue_accessibility_statement.webp\" alt=\"Accessibility statement page on the United By Blue website\" class=\"wp-image-74271 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/06_united_by_blue_accessibility_statement.webp 1600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/06_united_by_blue_accessibility_statement-300x221.webp 300w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/06_united_by_blue_accessibility_statement-1024x753.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/06_united_by_blue_accessibility_statement-768x565.webp 768w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/06_united_by_blue_accessibility_statement-1536x1130.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/06_united_by_blue_accessibility_statement-600x441.webp 600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/06_united_by_blue_accessibility_statement-1200x883.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/06_united_by_blue_accessibility_statement-730x537.webp 730w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/06_united_by_blue_accessibility_statement-1460x1074.webp 1460w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/06_united_by_blue_accessibility_statement-784x577.webp 784w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/06_united_by_blue_accessibility_statement-1568x1153.webp 1568w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/06_united_by_blue_accessibility_statement-877x645.webp 877w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/1177;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.charlottesweb.com\/\">Charlotte\u2019s Web CBD<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As of our last review, Charlotte\u2019s Web greets keyboard users with a dual skip link (\u201cSkip to content\u201d\/\u201cOpen the Accessibility Widget\u201d) that appears in high contrast over the top of any promotions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One honest caveat while we\u2019re here \u2014 and it applies to United By Blue\u2019s accessiBe-issued statement above, too. Accessibility overlay widgets can tweak contrast, font size, and some keyboard behavior, but they run on top of your code rather than fixing it. Per the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/overlayfactsheet.com\/en\/\">Overlay Fact Sheet<\/a>, automated repair of form labels, keyboard access, and alt text isn\u2019t reliable, and full WCAG compliance can\u2019t be achieved with an overlay. Fix the underlying markup first; treat a widget as an optional extra, not a compliance plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Large 20 px <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/best-google-fonts\/\">fonts<\/a> and generous line-height comply with readability guidelines, and every product image includes potency info in the alt text \u2014 crucial context for shoppers looking for CBD dosing information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/07_charlotte_s_web_cbd-1024x682.webp\" alt=\"Homepage of Charlotte\u2019s Web CBD website, featuring a banner for Focus &amp; Attention Gummies.\" class=\"wp-image-74272 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/07_charlotte_s_web_cbd-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/07_charlotte_s_web_cbd-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/07_charlotte_s_web_cbd-768x511.webp 768w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/07_charlotte_s_web_cbd-1536x1022.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/07_charlotte_s_web_cbd-600x399.webp 600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/07_charlotte_s_web_cbd-1200x799.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/07_charlotte_s_web_cbd-730x486.webp 730w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/07_charlotte_s_web_cbd-1460x972.webp 1460w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/07_charlotte_s_web_cbd-784x522.webp 784w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/07_charlotte_s_web_cbd-1568x1044.webp 1568w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/07_charlotte_s_web_cbd-877x584.webp 877w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/07_charlotte_s_web_cbd.webp 1600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/682;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beardbrand.com\/\">Beardbrand<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beardbrand knows accessibility lawsuits firsthand: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.practicalecommerce.com\/beardbrands-lawyer-recaps-ada-lawsuit\">it was sued under New York laws similar to the ADA<\/a>, refused to settle, and the plaintiff eventually dropped the case. On its site, Beardbrand does its homework. A skip link leads the tab order, and a footer callout invites \u201cShoppers with disabilities\u201d to phone or email for assistance \u2014 an inclusive service layer many small brands don\u2019t offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"985\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/08_beardbrand.webp\" alt=\"Footer of the Beardbrand website showing a highlighted accessibility statement for \u201cShoppers\" class=\"wp-image-74273 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/08_beardbrand.webp 1600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/08_beardbrand-300x185.webp 300w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/08_beardbrand-1024x630.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/08_beardbrand-768x473.webp 768w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/08_beardbrand-1536x946.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/08_beardbrand-600x369.webp 600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/08_beardbrand-1200x739.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/08_beardbrand-730x449.webp 730w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/08_beardbrand-1460x899.webp 1460w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/08_beardbrand-784x483.webp 784w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/08_beardbrand-1568x965.webp 1568w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/08_beardbrand-877x540.webp 877w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/985;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additionally, focus rings are extra-thick around any small UI elements like quantity steppers, preventing \u201cwhere did my cursor go?\u201d confusion for low-vision users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h2_free-diy-accessibility-testing-tools\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Free DIY accessibility testing tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before taking any steps to redesign your site, it\u2019s a good idea to start by knowing where it currently stands, how it measures up against accessibility standards and best practices, and what accessibility barriers you may need to overcome with changes or redesigns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are many ways to check your site\u2019s accessibility. Let\u2019s explore a few of the easiest and most popular options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Tool<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>What it does<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Where to get it<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wave.webaim.org\/\">WAVE Web Accessibility Evaluation Tools<\/a><\/td><td>WAVE is a suite of tools you can use to evaluate your web pages and content and make them more accessible to individuals with disabilities. WAVE tools check for compliance with accessibility standards, such as the WCAG, but can also facilitate manual human reviews of your content, if you want to go a step further.<br>To use WAVE, simply enter the URL of the web page you want to evaluate in the \u201cWeb page address\u201d field and click on the arrow button. WAVE will then generate a report that shows you any errors or potential accessibility issues on that page. You can also install WAVE\u2019s browser extensions for Chrome, Firefox, and Edge to test accessibility directly within your web browser.<br>In addition to the error report, WAVE provides feedback on how you can improve your pages to enhance their accessibility. For example, it can point you to images that are missing alt text or structural elements that are organized in a way that might confuse site visitors.<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wave.webaim.org\/\">WAVE website<\/a> or as a browser extension<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lighthouse (Chrome DevTools)<\/td><td>Lighthouse is an open-source, automated tool designed to help you improve the quality of web pages. You can run Lighthouse in Chrome DevTools, from the command line, or as a Node module.<br>Give Lighthouse a URL to audit, and it will run a series of audits against the page, then generate a report on how well the page performed. This includes an accessibility audit. Each audit also includes information on why the audit is important and how to fix issues.<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/developer.chrome.com\/docs\/lighthouse\/overview#devtools\">In Chrome DevTools<\/a><br>From the command line<br>As a Node module<br>From a web UI<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>WebAIM<\/td><td>WebAIM stands for \u201cWeb Accessibility In Mind.\u201d The site offers numerous free resources that help site owners make their sites more accessible, including articles, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/webaim.org\/standards\/wcag\/checklist\">checklists<\/a>, and more.<br>To manually improve your site\u2019s accessibility, follow the recommendations on the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/webaim.org\/standards\/wcag\/checklist\">WCAG 2 Checklist<\/a>. To instantly check your site\u2019s color contrast and see if it meets WCAG standards, use the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/webaim.org\/resources\/contrastchecker\/\">WebAIM Contrast Checker<\/a>.<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/webaim.org\">WebAIM.org<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>VoiceOver or NVDA<\/td><td>Free screen readers (for Mac and Windows, respectively) that you can use to sanity-check your flow.<br>To use VoiceOver, go to <strong>System Settings<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Accessibility<\/strong> &gt; <strong>VoiceOver<\/strong> and toggle it on.<br>NVDA doesn\u2019t come pre-installed, so you\u2019ll need to download it first.<\/td><td><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nvaccess.org\/download\/\">Download NVDA<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Your keyboard<\/td><td>Tab through your site to see what it\u2019s like to navigate it without a mouse, firsthand.<br>Take note of any areas where you get stuck or it\u2019s unclear how to get where you want to go. These are places where you need accessibility improvements.<\/td><td>You likely already have it<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h2_mini-accessibility-roadmap-3-fixes-you-can-ship-this-week\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mini accessibility roadmap: 3 fixes you can ship this week<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking for some quick accessibility wins? While improving web accessibility is a marathon, not a sprint, some fixes don\u2019t take a lot of time. Here are three you can put into practice this week to immediately improve your site\u2019s UX for visitors with disabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Write alt text for every hero image<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every image on your site should have a corresponding alt text that accurately and succinctly describes the image\u2019s content or function. Take 15 minutes per page and describe the image\u2019s <em>purpose<\/em>, not the pixels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This description should convey the same message that the image does for sighted users. If you\u2019re staring down hundreds of images, AI alt-text generators (including ones built into modern CMS editors and WordPress plugins) can draft descriptions at scale \u2014 just have a human review each one so it captures the image\u2019s purpose, not just its pixels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Add a \u201cSkip to content\u201d link<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This allows users who rely on keyboards to bypass repetitive navigation links and directly access the primary content, and you should have one at the top of <em>every <\/em>page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Test this by tabbing through the page yourself to make sure it\u2019s highly visible and works correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Run a Lighthouse audit and tackle the top 3 red flags<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Focus on high-impact items like missing form labels or low-contrast buttons. Repeat this each week and pair it with manual keyboard and screen-reader testing \u2014 automated audits only catch a subset of issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-website-accessibility-faqs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Website accessibility FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are examples of ADA compliant websites?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s no official ADA certification for websites. The closest benchmark is WCAG 2.1 Level AA \u2014 the standard the DOJ\u2019s 2024 web rule sets for government sites. The 7 small-business examples above show the ingredients in practice: skip links, keyboard navigation, descriptive alt text, and strong color contrast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a Section 508 compliant website?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act requires U.S. federal agencies to make their electronic and information technology accessible to people with disabilities. The revised 508 standards are harmonized with WCAG 2.0, so a Section 508 compliant website is a federal (or federally procured) site that meets those criteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What should an accessibility statement page include?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Four things: your commitment to accessibility, the standard you\u2019re targeting (such as WCAG 2.1 Level AA), any known limitations, and a contact channel for visitors to report barriers. Link the page from your site-wide footer so it\u2019s reachable from every page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I check if my website is accessible?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Run free automated tests first: enter your URL at WAVE or run a Lighthouse audit in Chrome DevTools. Then test manually \u2014 tab through every page with your keyboard, and try a screen reader like NVDA (Windows) or VoiceOver (Mac). Automated tools catch only a subset of issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do accessibility overlay widgets make my website ADA compliant?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. Overlays can adjust contrast and font size, but they can\u2019t reliably repair form labels, keyboard access, or alt text in your underlying code, and full WCAG compliance can\u2019t be achieved with an overlay, per the Overlay Fact Sheet. Fix the markup first; treat widgets as optional extras.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h2_make-it-easy-for-everyone-to-access-your-site\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make it easy for everyone to access your site<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Perfect <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/legal\/accessibility\/\">accessibility<\/a> rarely happens overnight, and that\u2019s okay. Each tweak widens your welcome mat: for customers on five-inch phones, 55-inch monitors, and everything in between. Start with one win today, test tomorrow, and keep iterating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Need a wing-person? <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/pro-services\/\">DreamHost Pro Services<\/a> can take on custom development and ongoing site management \u2014 including fixing the accessibility issues your audit turns up. 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