ADA Compliance by Industry
Every industry has unique accessibility requirements and lawsuit risks. Find your industry below for specific ADA compliance guidance, common violations, and checklists.
33
Industries Covered
18
High-Risk Industries
WCAG 2.1
AA Standard Required
Restaurants
High RiskMenus must be readable by screen readers and keyboard users
Healthcare
High RiskPatient portals must be accessible under ADA and Section 504
Hotels
High RiskBooking engines must be accessible
Ecommerce
High RiskProduct listings must be accessible to screen readers
Law Firms
Medium RiskContact and intake forms must be accessible
Real Estate
Medium RiskListings must be accessible to screen readers
Education
High RiskLearning content must be accessible under ADA and Section 508
Banking
High RiskAccount dashboards must be accessible
Retail
High RiskProduct catalogs must be accessible
Fitness
Medium RiskClass schedules should be accessible
Dental
Medium RiskAppointment booking must be accessible
Insurance
High RiskQuote forms must be accessible
Automotive
Medium RiskInventory listings must be accessible
Travel
High RiskBooking flows must be fully keyboard operable
Nonprofits
Medium RiskDonation forms must be accessible
Government
High RiskSites must meet WCAG 2.1 AA (Section 508)
Churches
Low RiskEvent schedules should be accessible
Accounting
Medium RiskClient intake forms must be accessible
Construction
Low RiskProject galleries must be accessible
SaaS
Medium RiskProduct UIs must be accessible with keyboard and screen readers
Telecom
High RiskAccount portals must be accessible under ADA and FCC regulations
Entertainment
High RiskTicket purchasing flows must be fully accessible
Property Management
Medium RiskTenant portals must be accessible for rent payments
E-Learning & EdTech
High RiskLearning management systems (LMS) must be accessible under ADA and Section 508
Media & Publishing
High RiskArticle content must be structured with proper semantic headings
Automotive Dealerships
High RiskVehicle inventory search and filters must be keyboard accessible
Financial Services
High RiskInvestment portals and trading platforms must be keyboard accessible
Logistics & Shipping
Medium RiskPackage tracking interfaces must be accessible to screen readers
Food & Beverage
High RiskOnline menus must be text-based and screen reader accessible
Home Services
Medium RiskService booking and scheduling must be keyboard accessible
Recruitment & HR
High RiskJob application forms must be fully accessible
Events & Conferences
Medium RiskEvent registration flows must be keyboard accessible
Pet Services
Medium RiskPet adoption search and profiles must be accessible
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