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Is usatoday.com Accessible?

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usatoday.com scored 84/100 on Accessibility (WCAG 2.2).

2 critical5 serious2 moderate2 minor

Last scanned May 14, 2026

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Top Accessibility Issues

critical

Buttons must have discernible text

Ensure buttons have discernible text

critical

Form elements must have labels

Ensure every form element has a label

serious

Elements must only use permitted ARIA attributes

Ensure ARIA attributes are not prohibited for an element's role

serious

Elements must meet minimum color contrast ratio thresholds

Ensure the contrast between foreground and background colors meets WCAG 2 AA minimum contrast ratio thresholds

serious

Links must have discernible text

Ensure links have discernible text

serious

Links must have discernible text

Ensure links have discernible text

serious

Scrollable region must have keyboard access

Ensure elements that have scrollable content are accessible by keyboard in Safari

moderate

Aside should not be contained in another landmark

Ensure the complementary landmark or aside is at top level

moderate

Landmarks should have a unique role or role/label/title (i.e. accessible name) combination

Ensure landmarks are unique

minor

Headings should not be empty

Ensure headings have discernible text

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Why Accessibility Compliance Matters

95.9% of the top one million websites fail WCAG 2.2 compliance. In 2024, over 4,000 ADA lawsuits were filed with settlements averaging $35,000. Government websites face additional risk under DOJ Title II regulations with deadlines in 2026 and 2027.

Checking accessibility for usatoday.com, and any website you manage, is the first step toward avoiding legal action and making the web accessible to everyone.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is usatoday.com accessible?
Based on our most recent scan, usatoday.com scored 84/100 on WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards. There are accessibility issues that should be addressed to reduce legal risk.
What does this accessibility check test for?
Our scanner uses axe-core, the same engine trusted by Microsoft, Google, and the U.S. government, to test against WCAG 2.2 AA and AAA standards. It checks color contrast, alt text, form labels, keyboard navigation, ARIA attributes, heading structure, and dozens more rules.
How often should I check accessibility?
Website content changes frequently, and each update can introduce new accessibility issues. We recommend scanning after every major update, or setting up automated weekly monitoring with a PageAuditors paid plan.
What happens if a website isn't ADA compliant?
Non-compliant websites face real legal risk. Over 4,000 ADA web accessibility lawsuits were filed in 2024, with an average settlement of $35,000. Government websites face additional enforcement under DOJ Title II rules with deadlines in 2026 and 2027.