Question 1

What is CheckSiteADA?

Accepted Answer

CheckSiteADA scans your website for accessibility issues and tells you what to fix. It scans your pages using industry-standard testing tools, then runs AI analysis to catch problems that automated scans miss. You get a report with every issue explained in plain language, the WCAG rule it violates, and a suggested fix.

Question 2

Does a high score mean my site is legally compliant?

Accepted Answer

No. A CheckSiteADA score reflects what our automated and AI-powered checks can detect. Automated tools catch roughly 30-40% of accessibility issues. Many important issues, like whether content makes sense to a screen reader user or whether a workflow is usable with a keyboard alone, require human testing. A high score is a positive signal, but it does not constitute legal compliance. We always recommend a professional accessibility audit that includes testing by people who use assistive technology.

Question 3

What is the April 24, 2026 deadline?

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Department of Justice published a final rule under ADA Title II requiring state and local government websites to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards. The compliance deadline for most entities is April 24, 2026. This applies to government agencies, public universities, school districts, and other state or local government bodies. Private businesses are not covered by this specific rule, though they may face accessibility requirements under ADA Title III.

Question 4

How is CheckSiteADA different from accessibility overlays?

Accepted Answer

Overlay widgets add a toolbar to your site that attempts to fix issues on the fly in the browser. They do not change your actual code. Many accessibility experts and disability advocacy organizations have raised concerns that overlays can introduce new barriers and create a false sense of compliance. CheckSiteADA takes a different approach: it identifies the specific issues in your source code and shows you how to fix them at the source. The fixes are permanent and do not depend on a third-party script running on every page load.

Question 5

What does the AI analysis check?

Accepted Answer

The AI layer evaluates things that require human-like judgment: whether image alt text actually describes the image content, whether heading levels reflect the real page structure, whether link text makes sense out of context, whether form labels are clear enough, and whether ARIA attributes are used correctly. These are areas where automated tools can detect the presence of an attribute but cannot judge its quality.

Question 6

Is my data private?

Accepted Answer

We scan only publicly accessible pages at the URL you provide. We do not access anything behind a login or authentication wall. Sanitized page content (images, headings, forms, links) is sent to the Anthropic API for AI analysis. No cookies, tokens, or credentials from your site are included. Scan results are stored in our database and associated with your account. We do not sell or share your scan data with third parties.

Question 7

Do I still need a professional accessibility audit?

Accepted Answer

Yes, for a thorough evaluation. CheckSiteADA is a technical assessment tool that identifies many common issues quickly and affordably. But a complete accessibility evaluation requires manual testing by experts, including people who use screen readers, keyboard navigation, and other assistive technology. Think of CheckSiteADA as the first pass that catches the obvious problems so your auditors can focus on deeper issues.

Question 8

How much does it cost?

Accepted Answer

Your first scan is free. It covers up to 30 pages with full AI analysis, plain-language explanations, and fix suggestions. Additional scans are $15 each. Each paid scan covers up to 100 pages with the same full AI analysis. There are no subscriptions or monthly fees. Buy as many or as few scans as you need.

Question 9

What WCAG criteria do you check?

Accepted Answer

CheckSiteADA checks against WCAG 2.1 Level AA, which includes requirements for text alternatives, color contrast, keyboard accessibility, heading structure, form labels, link clarity, and more. The automated layer uses industry-standard testing tools for structural and programmatic checks. The AI layer focuses on contextual criteria like 1.1.1 (Non-text Content quality), 1.3.1 (Info and Relationships), 2.4.4 (Link Purpose), 2.4.6 (Headings and Labels), and 3.3.2 (Labels or Instructions).

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