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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.

Ready to Audit Your Education Website?

Start with a free accessibility scan and get instant results. No credit card required.

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