Law Firm Website Accessibility Audit & ADA Compliance
Ensure your law firm website is accessible and ADA compliant. Legal professionals should lead by example in digital accessibility.
Legal Accessibility Regulations
ADA Title III
WCAG 2.1 AA
State Bar Requirements
Common Accessibility Issues in Legal Websites
Attorney profile pages lacking structure
Inaccessible contact and intake forms
Legal documents in inaccessible PDF format
Complex navigation with dropdown menus
Auto-playing video testimonials
Benefits of Legal Website Accessibility
Demonstrate commitment to equal access
Avoid embarrassing accessibility lawsuits
Reach clients with disabilities who need legal help
Meet ethical obligations to serve all clients
How A11yScan Helps Legal Organizations
Comprehensive Audits
Full WCAG 2.1 AA testing covering all legal-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 legal compliance needs.
Frequently Asked Questions: Legal Accessibility
Can law firms be sued for inaccessible websites?
Yes, law firms are places of public accommodation under ADA Title III. Several law firms have faced accessibility lawsuits, making it particularly important for legal professionals to lead by example.
What accessibility issues are common on law firm websites?
Common issues include inaccessible intake forms, attorney bios without proper headings, practice area pages with poor navigation, and PDF documents that screen readers can't access.
How do I make legal documents accessible?
Legal documents need proper heading structure, tagged PDFs with reading order, plain language summaries, and alternative formats upon request. Consider HTML versions for web content.
Legal Compliance by Standard
Explore detailed compliance requirements and guidance for legal websites under each accessibility standard.
Legal WCAG 2.1 AA Compliance
Ensure your legal website meets WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility requirements. Industry-specific compliance testing, remediation guidance, and monitoring.
Learn moreLegal WCAG 2.2 Compliance
Ensure your legal website meets WCAG 2.2 accessibility requirements. Industry-specific compliance testing, remediation guidance, and monitoring.
Learn moreLegal Section 508 Compliance
Ensure your legal website meets Section 508 accessibility requirements. Industry-specific compliance testing, remediation guidance, and monitoring.
Learn moreLegal ADA Compliance Compliance
Ensure your legal website meets ADA Compliance accessibility requirements. Industry-specific compliance testing, remediation guidance, and monitoring.
Learn moreLegal EN 301 549 Compliance
Ensure your legal website meets EN 301 549 accessibility requirements. Industry-specific compliance testing, remediation guidance, and monitoring.
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Finance Accessibility
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E-commerce Accessibility
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Education Accessibility
Make your school, college, or university website accessible to all students and compliant with Section 508 and ADA.
Government Accessibility
Ensure your federal, state, or local government website meets Section 508 requirements and WCAG 2.1 AA standards.
Real Estate Accessibility
Make your real estate listings, property search, and agent websites accessible to all home buyers and renters.
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