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Is Your Website ADA Compliant? Here’s How to Check

By: Nilesh Jain

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Published on: Mar 07, 2025

Have you ever visited a website that was hard to navigate, had text that was too small, or lacked alternative text for images? For users with disabilities, these issues make websites nearly impossible to use. That’s why ADA compliance matters.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires businesses to make their websites accessible to people with disabilities. Failure to meet these requirements doesn’t just frustrate users — it can lead to costly lawsuits and lost customers.

Over 4,600 ADA-related lawsuits were filed against businesses in the U.S. in 2023 alone. If your website isn’t ADA compliant, you could be unintentionally excluding millions of users — and opening yourself up to legal trouble.

At our software testing services company, we specialize in accessibility testing services designed to make your website compliant with ADA and WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) standards. In this guide, we’ll explain why ADA compliance matters, how to check if your website meets accessibility standards, and how Vervali’s expert testing services can help you fix gaps and avoid penalties.

What Is ADA Compliance?

ADA compliance refers to making your website accessible to people with disabilities in line with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The ADA was originally signed into law in 1990 to protect individuals with disabilities from discrimination in physical spaces. Over the years, this protection has extended to digital spaces — including websites and mobile applications.

Who Needs to Be ADA Compliant?

  • Businesses with 15 or more employees.

  • Government organizations and public sector institutions.

  • Any business that provides goods or services to the public.

  • E-commerce websites, financial institutions, healthcare providers, and more.

Why ADA Compliance Matters

  • Legal Protection: Non-compliance with ADA regulations can lead to lawsuits and hefty fines.

  • Improved User Experience: Making your website accessible improves navigation and usability for all users — not just those with disabilities.

  • Broader Audience Reach: Over 61 million Americans live with a disability. Making your site accessible opens the door to a larger customer base.

  • SEO Benefits: Search engines prioritize accessible websites in search rankings, improving your site’s visibility and organic traffic.

Top 7 Reasons Why Accessibility Testing is Important for Your Website’s Success

Common Website Accessibility Issues

Most websites that fail ADA compliance have similar issues. Fixing these problems can improve both accessibility and user experience.

1. Lack of Alternative Text (Alt Text) for Images

Screen readers rely on alt text to describe images to visually impaired users. If images don’t have proper alt text, users miss out on important context.

2. Poor Color Contrast

Text that blends into the background or lacks enough contrast makes it difficult for visually impaired users to read content.

3. Missing Keyboard Navigation

Not all users can use a mouse. Websites must be fully navigable using only a keyboard.

4. Inaccessible Forms

Forms without proper labels, instructions, or error messages can confuse users and make it hard to complete transactions.

5. Video and Audio Without Captions

Videos and audio files must include captions or transcripts to support users with hearing impairments.

6. No ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) Attributes

ARIA attributes help screen readers interpret complex website elements like drop-down menus and sliders. Missing ARIA attributes reduce functionality for assistive technology users.

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How to Check If Your Website Is ADA Compliant

Not sure if your website meets ADA and WCAG standards? Here’s how to find out:

1. Manual Testing

Review your site using assistive technologies like screen readers and keyboard navigation. Test your website’s usability from the perspective of a visually or physically impaired user.

2. Automated Accessibility Scans

Use tools like Lighthouse, WAVE, and Axe to scan your website for accessibility violations. These tools identify missing alt text, poor contrast ratios, and broken navigation.

3. Performance Testing

Accessibility isn’t just about functionality — it’s about performance. Slow loading times and broken navigation make sites less accessible to users with cognitive impairments.

4. WCAG Compliance Review

WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provide a global standard for accessibility. WCAG guidelines are divided into four key principles:

  • Perceivable: Content must be easy to see and hear.
  • Operable: Users must be able to navigate using a keyboard.
  • Understandable: Text must be readable and instructions must be clear.
  • Robust: Content should work with different devices and assistive technologies.

How Vervali’s Accessibility Testing Services Work

At Vervali, we don’t just test for compliance — we fix the problems.

Step 1: Complete Accessibility Audit

We start with a full website audit, testing every page for compliance issues and usability problems.

Step 2: Fix Critical Issues First

We prioritize high-impact fixes to make sure your site becomes compliant as quickly as possible.

Step 3: Optimize Performance and User Experience

Once compliance is addressed, we improve load times, navigation, and overall site performance.

Step 4: Ongoing Monitoring and Maintenance

ADA compliance isn’t a one-time fix — it requires ongoing adjustments. Vervali provides regular monitoring and updates to keep your site compliant.

Conclusion

ADA compliance isn’t just about avoiding lawsuits — it’s about creating a better user experience for everyone. A website that’s easy to navigate and accessible to all users will attract more visitors, increase conversions, and build stronger customer trust.

At Vervali, we help businesses achieve ADA and WCAG compliance through expert accessibility testing services. Whether you’re building a new site or improving an existing one, our team provides the tools and expertise to make your site accessible and legally compliant.

Contact Vervali today to schedule a free accessibility audit and start building a more inclusive website!

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

ADA compliance means making a website accessible to users with disabilities, in line with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

It ensures that users with disabilities can access and use your website without issues.

You risk lawsuits, fines, and loss of customers.

ADA is a US law; WCAG is a global standard for web accessibility.

We use a mix of automated scans and manual testing with assistive technologies.

Missing alt text, poor contrast, lack of keyboard navigation, and more.

It depends on the size and complexity of your site.

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