Website Accessibility Resources
Whether it’s referred to as the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 508, WCAG 2.0, or 2.1, we can help you understand the requirements that apply to Special District websites when it comes to accessibility. Browse the resources below and let us know if you have any questions.
Webinar Recording
Ensuring Accessibility for Your Community: Website ADA Best Practices
Having an accessible website is not only the right thing to do, but is also required by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Presented by The National Special District Coalition and Streamline on Tuesday, April 4 at 1 pm EST/ 10 am PST.
Sample Policy
Download a sample website accessibility policy to add to your district's website.
Accessibility Scanning Tools
- checkmydistrict.org (free, recommended)
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Lighthouse (free web version)
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Achecker.ca - web-based testing tool (free)
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Userway - used in legal community (paid)
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CommonLook - remediation services and tools (paid)
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Monsido - online automated testing service (paid)
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Level Access - testing company (paid, more expensive/comprehensive)
Frequently asked questions
How can I tell if my district's website is accessible and compliant?
The quickest way to determine if your district's site is accessible is to run a website accessibility scan. Our free tool allows you to scan your website pages and download a full report of issues.
If you score below a 100% and want to review your report together, I would be happy to walk you through it. Click here to chat with us.
What are the top website compliance pitfalls that get special districts in trouble?
The most common issues include: not having accessible PDFs/documents; no closed captions on video/audio files; not having ALT tags for images; lack of labels on form fields; lack of color contrast for text vs. background; not having a mobile-responsive site; non-semantic (bad, home-grown) HTML. These are the things that are really easy for someone to spot by doing an automated scan on your site.
What steps do special districts take to achieve website compliance?
Typically, there is a single champion who investigates options, determines the best way forward, and brings the information to the board. There are testing resources you can use to determine how close your site is to being compliant – check out this free scanner to test your existing site for compliance basics. Or reach out if you'd like us to send you a report!
Get Accessible with Streamline
Looking for more information about getting a fully accessible, compliant, and easy-to-use website with Streamline?