ADA Compliance Web Accessibility Checklist

This document is a checklist aimed at website owners who are seeking to understand web accessibility in relation to ADA compliance. It outlines various technical elements that should be considered to ensure accessibility for all users, including those with disabilities. The checklist provides clear guidance on creating text alternatives for non-text content, ensuring that audio and video content is accessible, and maintaining visual clarity through proper contrast ratios. It emphasizes the importance of keyboard operability and the need for website visitors to control auto-playing content. Additionally, it mentions specific guidelines such as WCAG 2.1 Level A and AA, which serve as standards for web accessibility. The checklist is presented in layman's terms to facilitate understanding, and it clarifies that it has no legal bearing and should not be relied upon in litigation. The document aims to equip website owners with the necessary knowledge to improve their site's accessibility.