Accessibility Statement Generator
Create a custom, professional WCAG 2.1/2.2 accessibility statement for your website footer. Copy formatted HTML or Markdown in seconds.
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Generated HTML Statement
<section class="accessibility-statement">
<h1>Accessibility Statement for Acme Corporation</h1>
<p><strong>Last Updated:</strong> September 7, 2026</p>
<h2>Our Commitment</h2>
<p>Acme Corporation is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people of all abilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards to achieve conformance with <strong>WCAG 2.1 Level AA</strong>.</p>
<h2>Conformance Status</h2>
<p>The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. <strong><a href="https://example.com">https://example.com</a></strong> is currently <strong>partially conformant</strong> with WCAG 2.1 Level AA.</p>
<h2>Known Limitations & Alternatives</h2>
<p>Despite our efforts to ensure accessibility of Acme Corporation, there may be some limitations. Below is a description of known limitations:</p>
<ul>
<li>Some legacy PDF documents and third-party checkout widgets</li>
</ul>
<p>If you encounter an unlisted issue, please reach out to our team for immediate assistance or alternative formats.</p>
<h2>Feedback & Contact Information</h2>
<p>We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Acme Corporation. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:accessibility@example.com">accessibility@example.com</a></li>
<li><strong>Phone:</strong> +1 (555) 019-2834</li>
</ul>
<p>We aim to respond to accessibility inquiries within <strong>2 business days</strong>.</p>
</section>Generated Markdown Statement
# Accessibility Statement for Acme Corporation **Last Updated:** September 7, 2026 ## Our Commitment Acme Corporation is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people of all abilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards to achieve conformance with **WCAG 2.1 Level AA**. ## Conformance Status The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. **[https://example.com](https://example.com)** is currently **partially conformant** with WCAG 2.1 Level AA. ## Known Limitations & Alternatives Despite our efforts to ensure accessibility of Acme Corporation, there may be some limitations: - Some legacy PDF documents and third-party checkout widgets If you encounter an unlisted issue, please reach out to our team for immediate assistance. ## Feedback & Contact Information We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Acme Corporation. Please contact us: - **Email:** accessibility@example.com - **Phone:** +1 (555) 019-2834 We aim to respond to accessibility inquiries within **2 business days**.
Technical Deep-Dive: Writing a Credible Accessibility Statement
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1. Why organizations publish accessibility statements
An accessibility statement serves three practical purposes beyond signaling good intent: it gives users with disabilities a direct, dedicated contact channel to report barriers rather than leaving them to guess whether feedback will be heard; it documents your organization's current understanding of its own conformance status, which matters for internal accountability and for demonstrating a good-faith effort if a complaint is ever filed; and it is explicitly recommended by the W3C's Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) as a transparency best practice, giving it credibility as an industry-standard artifact.
2. Choosing an honest conformance status
"Fully conformant" is a strong claim that very few real-world websites can honestly make, given the size and complexity of most modern sites and the constant churn of new content and third-party embeds. "Partially conformant" is the realistic choice for most organizations actively working on accessibility, and pairing it with a specific, honest list of known limitations is more credible (and more legally defensible) than an unqualified "fully conformant" claim that a determined auditor could disprove with a single failed page.
3. WCAG, Section 508, and the EAA compared
WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) is the globally referenced W3C technical standard and the one most other regulations point back to. Section 508 is a US federal requirement applying to federal agencies and (via various state laws) many state government sites and contractors, and it has adopted WCAG 2.0 Level AA as its technical baseline. The European Accessibility Act (EAA) is EU-wide legislation, effective for many private-sector digital products and services starting June 2025, generally referencing EN 301 549 (which itself incorporates WCAG). For most commercial websites without a specific government or EU-market obligation, WCAG 2.1 or 2.2 Level AA is the most broadly recognized and appropriate target.
4. What belongs in "Known Limitations"
Effective limitation disclosures name the specific type of content or feature affected (not vague language like "some parts of our site"), briefly explain why it's a known gap (a third-party embed outside your direct control, a legacy PDF library awaiting remediation), and ideally point to an alternative way to access the same information or complete the same task. Common honest entries include third-party payment/checkout widgets that don't fully support your accessibility standard, legacy PDF documents not yet converted to accessible formats, and embedded third-party video players with incomplete caption support.
5. The legal landscape (and why this isn't legal advice)
In the United States, web accessibility litigation has increasingly proceeded under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), even though the ADA itself predates the modern web and does not explicitly mention websites — courts have generally extended "place of public accommodation" to cover commercial websites, but the legal landscape continues to evolve through case law rather than a single clear federal web-accessibility statute. This variability, combined with jurisdiction-specific requirements (EAA in the EU, AODA in Ontario, and others), is exactly why this tool's output is explicitly framed as an educational template, not legal advice — an actual compliance program requires guidance from counsel and accessibility specialists familiar with your specific business, market, and risk profile.
6. Where to actually publish the statement
The most common and discoverable placement is a dedicated page linked from your site's footer (visible on every page) with a clear, literal link label like "Accessibility Statement" or "Accessibility." Some organizations also link it from their main navigation or a "Legal" / "Policies" hub page alongside privacy policy and terms of service. Whichever placement you choose, keep the URL stable over time — external accessibility directories, government registries, and returning visitors may bookmark or reference the specific URL directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why should every website publish an Accessibility Statement?
An accessibility statement demonstrates public commitment to digital inclusion, informs visitors of known limitations, provides clear contact channels for users needing accommodations, and is recommended by the W3C Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI).
Which WCAG standard should our website target?
WCAG 2.1 Level AA is the most widely referenced global standard for digital accessibility and is commonly required under ADA Title III legal precedents, Section 508 (US Federal), and the European Accessibility Act (EAA). WCAG 2.2 adds newer focus and target-size criteria.
What is the difference between "fully conformant" and "partially conformant"?
"Fully conformant" means every single page satisfies all success criteria without exception. "Partially conformant" acknowledges that while the majority of the site adheres to standards, specific areas (such as third-party widgets or legacy documents) are undergoing remediation.
Is this generated statement a legal guarantee of compliance?
No. This tool generates a standard informational template. It is not legal advice. If formal legal compliance is material to your business, have your statement and digital properties evaluated by qualified legal and accessibility experts.
Does publishing this statement mean my site is actually accessible?
No — the statement is a disclosure document, not a certification, and it does not itself change anything about your website. Publishing an accessible-sounding statement while the underlying site still has real barriers (missing alt text, poor keyboard navigation, low-contrast text) can actually increase legal exposure in some jurisdictions, since it demonstrates awareness without corresponding action. The statement should accurately describe the real, current state of your site — including honest known limitations — not aspirational claims.
How often should an accessibility statement be updated?
Update it whenever your conformance status materially changes (a major redesign, a new third-party integration that introduces or resolves a limitation, or the completion of a remediation project), and review it at least annually even without a specific trigger, since some legal frameworks and audit processes expect to see periodic review dates rather than a stale statement that never changes.