Education Website Accessibility Audit & Section 508 Compliance
Make your school, college, or university website accessible to all students and compliant with Section 508 and ADA.
Education Accessibility Regulations
Section 504
Section 508
ADA
IDEA
WCAG 2.1 AA
Common Accessibility Issues in Education Websites
Learning management systems (LMS) inaccessibility
Inaccessible course documents and PDFs
Video content without captions
Complex navigation structures
Inaccessible online testing platforms
Benefits of Education Website Accessibility
Comply with federal funding requirements
Avoid OCR complaints and investigations
Serve students with diverse learning needs
Improve learning outcomes for all students
How A11yScan Helps Education Organizations
Comprehensive Audits
Full WCAG 2.1 AA testing covering all education-specific accessibility concerns and regulatory requirements.
Continuous Monitoring
24/7 monitoring catches accessibility issues before they become legal problems or user complaints.
Compliance Reporting
Generate VPATs, accessibility statements, and executive reports tailored for education compliance needs.
Frequently Asked Questions: Education Accessibility
Are schools legally required to have accessible websites?
Yes, K-12 schools and higher education institutions must comply with Section 504, ADA, and if receiving federal funding, Section 508. The OCR actively enforces these requirements.
What are the most critical accessibility issues in education?
The most critical issues are inaccessible learning management systems, uncaptioned video lectures, inaccessible PDFs and documents, and online testing platforms that don't work with screen readers.
How do I make educational videos accessible?
Educational videos need accurate captions, audio descriptions for visual content, accessible video players with keyboard controls, and transcripts for reference.
Education Compliance by Standard
Explore detailed compliance requirements and guidance for education websites under each accessibility standard.
Education WCAG 2.1 AA Compliance
Ensure your education website meets WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility requirements. Industry-specific compliance testing, remediation guidance, and monitoring.
Learn moreEducation WCAG 2.2 Compliance
Ensure your education website meets WCAG 2.2 accessibility requirements. Industry-specific compliance testing, remediation guidance, and monitoring.
Learn moreEducation Section 508 Compliance
Ensure your education website meets Section 508 accessibility requirements. Industry-specific compliance testing, remediation guidance, and monitoring.
Learn moreEducation ADA Compliance Compliance
Ensure your education website meets ADA Compliance accessibility requirements. Industry-specific compliance testing, remediation guidance, and monitoring.
Learn moreEducation EN 301 549 Compliance
Ensure your education website meets EN 301 549 accessibility requirements. Industry-specific compliance testing, remediation guidance, and monitoring.
Learn moreAccessibility Audits for Other Industries
Healthcare Accessibility
Ensure your healthcare website meets WCAG 2.1 AA standards and provides equal access to all patients, including those with disabilities.
Finance Accessibility
Make your banking, investment, and financial services website accessible to all users and compliant with ADA requirements.
E-commerce Accessibility
Ensure your online store is accessible to all shoppers and compliant with ADA requirements to avoid lawsuits and increase sales.
Government Accessibility
Ensure your federal, state, or local government website meets Section 508 requirements and WCAG 2.1 AA standards.
Legal Accessibility
Ensure your law firm website is accessible and ADA compliant. Legal professionals should lead by example in digital accessibility.
Real Estate Accessibility
Make your real estate listings, property search, and agent websites accessible to all home buyers and renters.
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