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Top 7 Tools To Check Your Website for ADA Compliance

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Updated: April 4, 2024

To help your website meet ADA standards, many tools can check if your site is up to snuff on accessibility. Below I have mentioned a list of ADA compliance tools you must try.

WAVE

WAVE Evaluation Tool
WAVE Evaluation Tool

Think of WAVE as a super-detailed magnifying glass for your website's accessibility. It's like having a friend point out exactly where your site might be hard for some people to use. WAVE makes it easier to spot and fix those spots.

Lera

LERA - Automated Accessibility Testing & Reporting Tool
LERA - Automated Accessibility Testing & Reporting Tool

Lera is like having a smart buddy in your Chrome browser. It looks over your website and tells you exactly where and how you can improve it for everyone to use, focusing on adhering to WCAG 2.1 standards.

Google Lighthouse

Lighthouse
Lighthouse

Imagine Google Lighthouse as a tool that checks out how good your website is, not just in terms of how it looks and works but also how easy it is for everyone to access. It's like a health checkup for your site, looking at accessibility alongside how fast and search-friendly it is.

IBM Equal Access Accessibility Checker

IBM Equal Access Accessibility Checker
IBM Equal Access Accessibility Checker

This tool is like a consultant living in your browser. It gives your site a thorough look-over for accessibility. It tells you what needs to be revised according to WCAG guidelines. It's like getting a detailed guide on making your site more welcoming.

AccessibilityChecker.org

Free ADA and WCAG compliance checker
Free ADA and WCAG compliance checker

This service examines your website to find anything that might make it difficult for people with disabilities to use. It's like having an expert auditor go through your site with a fine-tooth comb and tell you exactly how to fix any issues.

AccessScan

Find Out If Your Website Is ADA  & WCAG  Compliant
Find Out If Your Website Is ADA  & WCAG  Compliant

As part of AccessiBe, AccessScan quickly checks how accessible your website is by comparing it to WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards. It's like getting a quick health check for your site, showing you where you're doing great and where you could do better.

Accessible Web Helper Extension

Discover and highlight accessibility violations on the web with the push of a button.
Discover and highlight accessibility violations on the web with the push of a button.

This Chrome extension is like having a helper in your browser that makes checking your site's accessibility a breeze. It's all about giving you clear, easy steps to make your site better for everyone.

All these tools are about making the web a place everyone can enjoy by helping you spot and fix anything on your site that might be a barrier. Whether it's with a detailed check from AccessibilityChecker.org or a quick browser check with the Accessible Web Helper, these tools are here to make sure your site is open to all.

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