Here are some resources for you to use. These tools are all free and will help you better understand web
accessibility and help disabled users access your site.
Our FREE “Call Now Button” on the WordPress Repository
This plugin adds a “Call Now” button that is invisible accept to a screen reader.
Only users who are navigating your website with a screen reader will know there
is a “Call Now” button available. This will give you a way to help a person using
accessible technology use your website but not get overwhelmed by people who do not
actually need the assistance.
Our FREE “Accessible-Ready Theme” on the WordPress Repository
We created a simple, clean, and accessible theme that’s ready for you to build on.
This theme was originally created for Government agencies that have a lot of content.
It is not a flashy theme but in the accessibility world, simple and clean are better.
WCAG 2.1 guidelines
These are the actual WCAG 2.1 guidelines that Section 508 is based on. Section 508 says that your website must meet
- Level A and AA guidelines from WCAG 2.1.
Accessibility Statement Generator
This allows you to create a Accessibility Statement directly from the W3C website that you can then add into your
footer or header as a link.
UserWay Plugin
This is a free plugin that puts a small icon on the front of your website that gives a disabled user a lot of
options like
- Big Cursor
- Contrast Fixer
- Bigger Text
- Highlight Links
- Desaturate
WordPress Accessibility Info
This is where you can find a lot of information about accessibility directly from WordPress.
Actual ADA Section 508 Law
This is the actual ADA Section 508 law that is in place for all government agencies as of December 2019. Its
official name is the 21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act - H.R.5759 .