Accessibility is about more than checking a legal box—it’s about ensuring everyone can access and benefit from your clean energy programs. ADA compliance for energy program websites is especially important when your audience includes diverse communities, multilingual users, and people with disabilities who rely on assistive technologies.

Whether you’re promoting electrification incentives or workforce training opportunities, your site should be usable by all. Meeting ADA requirements not only demonstrates your commitment to equity and inclusion—it also protects your organization from legal risk and increases overall engagement.

Here’s your quick ADA compliance checklist for energy program websites:

• Alt text for all images: Descriptive text that screen readers can interpret.
• Keyboard navigation: Users must be able to navigate using a keyboard alone.
• Color contrast: High contrast between text and background ensures readability.
• Clear form labels: Forms should include descriptive labels for each field.
• Accessible PDFs and downloads: All linked materials should be screen-reader-friendly.

Failing to meet these standards can prevent users from understanding or interacting with your programs. More importantly, it creates barriers for the very communities many energy initiatives are designed to support. The Web Accessibility Initiative outlines how accessible design improves usability for all users, not just those with disabilities.

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