Industry-specific ADA requirements
- Article content must be structured with proper semantic headings
- Embedded media (video, audio, podcasts) requires captions and transcripts
- Paywalls and subscription flows must be keyboard accessible
- Image-heavy articles need descriptive alt text
- Newsletter signup forms must have proper labels
Common accessibility issues
- Auto-playing videos without pause controls
- Podcast players inaccessible to screen readers
- Infinite scroll breaking keyboard navigation
- Low contrast text over hero images
- Popup subscription modals trapping focus
- Social sharing buttons without accessible labels
- Complex data visualizations lacking text alternatives
Lawsuit risk
Current lawsuit exposure for this industry is considered high. Businesses in higher-risk categories should prioritize audits and remediation to reduce ADA complaints.
Compliance checklist
- Add captions to all video and audio content
- Ensure subscription flows work with keyboard only
- Provide text alternatives for infographics and charts
- Use semantic headings for article structure
- Allow users to pause auto-playing media
- Label social sharing and comment buttons
- Test paywall modals for focus management
- Verify contrast on text overlays
Related resources
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