Guides
Accessibility, explained.
Practical, plain-language resources for understanding WCAG and making the web work for everyone. Browse by topic below.
Accessibility by Industry
View all Accessibility by Industry →How WCAG applies to specific sectors, with sector-aware checklists.
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Web Accessibility for E-commerce Stores
How WCAG 2.1 AA applies to online stores — product pages, checkout, and cart flows — and the accessibility issues that most often surface in audits.
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Web Accessibility for Healthcare Providers
Patient portals, appointment booking, and forms must work for everyone. A practical look at accessibility considerations for healthcare websites.
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Web Accessibility for Restaurants
Online menus, reservations, and ordering should work for every diner. Common accessibility issues for restaurant websites and how to think about them.
Accessibility by State
View all Accessibility by State →Accessibility context, deadlines, and resources state by state.
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Web Accessibility in California
An informational overview of web accessibility expectations for organizations operating in California, plus practical first steps toward WCAG conformance.
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Web Accessibility in New York
An informational guide to web accessibility for New York organizations, covering common WCAG issues and a practical path to remediation.
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Web Accessibility in Texas
A practical, informational overview of web accessibility for Texas businesses and organizations, with first steps toward meeting WCAG 2.1 AA.
Accessibility by City
View all Accessibility by City →Local guidance for getting websites compliant in your city.
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Web Accessibility in Chicago
An informational overview of web accessibility for Chicago organizations, with common WCAG issues and a straightforward plan to address them.
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Web Accessibility in Los Angeles
Informational guidance on web accessibility for Los Angeles businesses, from entertainment and retail to hospitality, with a practical remediation path.
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Web Accessibility in New York City
Practical, informational accessibility guidance for New York City businesses, covering the most common WCAG issues and how to prioritize fixes.
Fix Guides
View all Fix Guides →Step-by-step remediation walkthroughs for common WCAG failures.
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How to Fix Low Color Contrast
Fix insufficient text contrast to meet WCAG 1.4.3. Learn the required ratios, how to measure them, and how to adjust colors without breaking your design.
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How to Fix Missing Form Labels
Associate labels with form controls to satisfy WCAG 1.3.1 and 4.1.2. Covers the label element, aria-label, and why placeholders aren't enough.
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How to Fix Missing Image Alt Text
A step-by-step guide to writing good alternative text, fixing missing alt attributes, and handling decorative images for WCAG 1.1.1 conformance.
Learn Accessibility
View all Learn Accessibility →Plain-language explainers covering accessibility fundamentals.
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How Screen Readers Work — and How to Build For Them
A practical introduction to screen readers: what they are, how people use them, and the simple structural choices that make your site work well with them.
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Keyboard Navigation: Why It Matters and How to Test It
Many people navigate the web without a mouse. Learn how keyboard accessibility works, why it matters, and how to test your site in a few minutes.
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What Is WCAG? A Plain-Language Introduction
An accessible introduction to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG): what they are, the conformance levels, and the four POUR principles.