ADA Compliance Audit and Remediation for Flashing Blinky Lights

Client Overview

Flashing Blinky Lights is a vibrant online retailer offering a wide range of light-up and glow products for parties, events, and fun occasions. With a dynamic eCommerce presence, the company focuses on delivering a seamless shopping experience for all its customers.

Challenge

Flashing Blinky Lights recognized the growing need to ensure their website complied with ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) standards. The goal was to make their eCommerce store accessible to all users, including those with disabilities, while reducing potential legal risks associated with non-compliance. See the ADA guidelines and standards we follow to ensure compliance, making our clients’ websites accessible to all users and minimizing legal risks in detail.

Objectives

Conduct a comprehensive ADA compliance audit.
Identify and resolve accessibility barriers across the website.
Ensure the website meets WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) standards to provide an inclusive experience for all users.

Solutions

Audit & Analysis
We, the Sigma Team, began the project by performing an in-depth ADA compliance audit, utilizing automated tools and manual testing to identify areas where the website could be improved. Key findings included:
- Missing or incomplete alternative text for product images.
- Issues with keyboard navigation, limiting access for users who cannot operate a mouse.
- Inadequate color contrast in certain elements makes them difficult to read.
- ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) inconsistencies affecting screen reader users.
- Missing form labels and unclear error messaging in checkout forms.
Testing & Validation
Following remediation, we conducted a series of manual and automated tests to verify the website’s compliance. The testing included:
- Cross-device and cross-browser testing for compatibility.
- Screen reader testing using popular tools such as NVDA and VoiceOver.
- Keyboard-only navigation testing to confirm improved functionality.

Remediation
After completing the audit, we implemented several critical fixes to ensure compliance with ADA and WCAG guidelines:
- Added detailed alt-text for all images, ensuring screen reader users could fully understand visual content.
- Enhanced keyboard navigation to allow users to move through the site more easily without a mouse.
- Updated the color palette and design elements to ensure all visual content met WCAG contrast ratio requirements.
- Implemented proper ARIA labels and roles to ensure smooth navigation for assistive technologies.
- Improved form accessibility, adding proper labels and clearer error messaging in checkout forms.

Benefits

Improved Accessibility:
Flashing Blinky Lights’ website now meets ADA and WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards.
Legal Compliance:
Flashing Blinky Lights has reduced the risk of ADA-related lawsuits by ensuring compliance with accessibility regulations.

Enhanced User Experience:
Customers with visual, auditory, and motor disabilities can now navigate and shop on the site without barriers.

Tools & Technologies

WAVE (Web Accessibility Evaluation Tool) for automated ADA compliance testing.	PowerMapper Sortsite
HTML and CSS	Keyboard Navigation Testing

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