Accessibility Resources & Official Documentation

Official US Government Resources

Department of Justice (DOJ)

Official ADA information, guidance documents, and enforcement actions. Primary source for ADA Title III compliance.

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GSA Section 508

General Services Administration's comprehensive Section 508 guidance, standards, and federal procurement requirements.

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Technical Standards & Guidelines

Section 508 Standards

Updated 2018 standards that align with WCAG 2.0 Level AA, specifically for federal agency compliance.

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WCAG 2.1 Guidelines

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 Level AA - widely accepted as the de facto standard for ADA compliance.

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VPAT Templates

Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates for documenting conformance to accessibility standards.

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Accessibility Testing Tools

Important: Automated tools only detect about 30% of accessibility issues. Manual testing and testing with people with disabilities is essential for complete compliance.

Automated Testing Tools

  • axe DevTools
    Browser extension for developers
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  • WAVE Web Accessibility Evaluation Tool
    Free web accessibility evaluation tool
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  • Lighthouse Accessibility Audit
    Built into Chrome DevTools
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Manual Testing Resources

  • WebAIM Screen Reader Testing
    Guide to testing with screen readers
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  • Keyboard Navigation Testing
    How to test keyboard accessibility
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  • Color Contrast Analyzers
    Tools for checking color contrast ratios
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Legal & Compliance Information

Key Legal Points
Key Legal Milestones
  • 1990: ADA signed into law
  • 2010: DOJ begins website investigations
  • 2016-present: Surge in private lawsuits
  • Ongoing: Evolving case law and precedents
Legal Consequences
  • Damages: $75,000-$150,000
  • Plaintiff attorney fees
  • Injunctive relief requirements
  • Ongoing monitoring costs

Implementation Checklist

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Ongoing Requirements
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