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Home Improvement Website Accessibility Audit & ADA Compliance

Ensure your home improvement, hardware, or DIY website is accessible to all homeowners.

Home Improvement Accessibility Regulations

ADA Title III

WCAG 2.1 AA

Common Accessibility Issues in Home Improvement Websites

Product specifications in inaccessible formats

Project calculators not accessible

How-to videos without captions

Store inventory checkers inaccessible

Installation guides as image-only PDFs

Benefits of Home Improvement Website Accessibility

Serve DIYers with disabilities

Improve product specification clarity

Reduce in-store assistance needs

Build customer loyalty

How A11yScan Helps Home Improvement Organizations

Comprehensive Audits

Full WCAG 2.1 AA testing covering all home improvement-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 home improvement compliance needs.

Frequently Asked Questions: Home Improvement Accessibility

Are home improvement websites required to be accessible?

Yes, home improvement retailers are places of public accommodation under ADA Title III. Both the retail website and professional/contractor services must be accessible.

How do I make product specifications accessible?

Specifications need accessible data tables, clear measurement formats, text-based compatibility information, and downloadable specs in accessible PDF or HTML format.

What about DIY videos and guides?

How-to videos need captions, clear verbal descriptions of actions, accessible step-by-step text guides, and downloadable instructions in accessible formats.

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