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ADA and WCAG
Accessibility Scanner
in your dashboard

Paste any public URL, see what fails WCAG 2.2, and get AI fix prompts tailored to your page builder. Every scan saves to your dashboard with a shareable report link. Powered by axe-core.

Scan a URL from your dashboard See example report

A Chrome extension to scan as you browse is on the way, pending Web Store review.

Automated checks find some issues. Manual review with assistive technologies is always required. This tool does not guarantee legal compliance.

Why accessibility matters
4,500+
Federal ADA web suits filed in 2023
57%
Of WCAG issues detectable automatically
Figures from UsableNet annual report and Deque/W3C research. See sources.

Why teams care about accessibility

Legal risk is one reason teams prioritize accessibility. Usability and inclusion are others.

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ADA Non-Compliance Exposure
$75,000
DOJ first violation [1]
$150,000
DOJ subsequent [1]

Civil penalty maximums under 28 CFR §36.504. Private lawsuits (the majority) typically result in injunctive relief plus plaintiff attorney fees — often $10k–$50k+ [2]. California's Unruh Act §52 adds $4,000 per incident. Over 4,500 federal suits filed in 2023 [3].

View sources Amounts vary by jurisdiction and circumstances.
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EAA Non-Compliance Exposure
June 2025
Enforcement began [4]
EUR 100k+
Potential fines per member state

The EAA (Directive 2019/882) applies to private companies offering products or services in the EU. Fines are set per member state and can be substantial. The UK's Equality Act 2010 also applies to commercial websites serving UK users.

View sources Penalties vary by member state and circumstances.

How it works

Four steps from a URL to actionable fix prompts.

1

Open the scanner

Sign in and open the WCAG Scanner in your Respira dashboard. Free with any account, no separate install.

2

Paste a URL

Drop in any public URL and hit Scan. The axe-core report comes back in under 10 seconds.

3

Review violations

Violations are grouped by impact (critical, serious, moderate, minor) with WCAG rule references and element selectors.

4

Fix with AI

Each violation comes with a fix prompt tailored to your detected page builder. Paste it into Cursor, Claude, or Codex and apply the change.

What the scanner gives you

  • Page scan powered by axe-core 4.x, the engine behind Deque, Google Lighthouse, and Microsoft
  • Tests against WCAG 2.0, 2.1, 2.2 Levels A & AA, Section 508, and best practices
  • Detects approximately 57% of violations automatically (per W3C WAI and Deque research)
  • AI fix prompt generated per violation, ready for Cursor, Claude, or Codex
  • Every scan saved to your dashboard with a shareable public report link
  • Respira Page Builder Intelligence detects your WordPress builder and tailors remediation guidance
  • Exportable HTML report with full violation list and AI prompts
Open the scanner

10 scans a month are included free with any Respira account, no card required.

Scans run from your dashboard, so you can audit any public URL, not only sites you have connected.

Automated tools detect approximately 57% of WCAG issues. The remaining ~43% require manual review with real assistive technologies.

What this tool does not do

Transparency about limitations is part of responsible accessibility tooling.

Does not guarantee legal compliance
A clean scan does not mean your site is legally compliant with the ADA, WCAG, EAA, or any other regulation. Always consult qualified legal counsel.
Does not replace manual audits
Screen reader testing (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver), keyboard navigation, and cognitive accessibility checks require human judgment and real assistive technologies.
Does not detect all violations
Automated tools consistently miss ~43% of WCAG violations: complex interactions, task flows, cognitive load, and context-dependent issues.
Does not cover all content types
PDF documents, native mobile apps, third-party embeds (maps, chatbots, video players), and iframes are outside the scan scope.
No automated tool can guarantee compliance. This tool is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

Standards we check

axe-core tests against all major accessibility frameworks.

ADA Title III ADA.gov ↗ WCAG 2.2 AA W3C ↗ Section 508 Section508.gov ↗ EAA 2025 EC ↗ Equality Act 2010 legislation.gov.uk ↗
ADA Title III ADA.gov ↗
Americans with Disabilities Act. Applies to all public-facing commercial websites in the US.
WCAG 2.2 AA W3C ↗
W3C Recommendation (Oct 2023). 78 success criteria. The international benchmark for web accessibility.
Section 508 Section508.gov ↗
US Federal law. Required for government agencies and contractors receiving federal funding.
EAA 2025 EC ↗
European Accessibility Act (Directive 2019/882). Enforcement began June 28, 2025.
Equality Act 2010 legislation.gov.uk ↗
UK law requiring WCAG 2.1 AA compliance for public and commercial websites.

Free while it is in public beta

The scanner is an early, build-in-public feature. It runs inside your Respira dashboard, 10 scans a month, free with any account. No separate purchase, no add-on to buy. Automated fixes that apply changes straight to WordPress are on the roadmap, and this is where they will land when they are ready.

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What a scan report looks like

Example report with fake data. Real scans reflect your actual page.

Example data -- not a real scan
38
Accessibility Score
out of 100
3
Critical
7
Serious
9
Moderate
5
Minor
Top 5 violations with AI fix prompts
critical
color-contrast Elements must have sufficient color contrast.
14 elements
AI fix prompt 
Fix contrast ratio on all .elementor-widget-heading elements to meet WCAG 2.2 AA minimum ratio of 4.5:1 for normal text.
Paste into Cursor, Claude, or Codex
critical
image-alt Images must have alternate text.
6 elements
AI fix prompt 
Add descriptive alt attributes to all <img> tags inside .elementor-widget-image that currently have empty or missing alt text.
Paste into Cursor, Claude, or Codex
serious
label Form elements must have labels.
4 elements
AI fix prompt 
Associate a visible <label> or aria-label with each input and select element in the Elementor Form widget.
Paste into Cursor, Claude, or Codex
serious
link-name Links must have discernible text.
3 elements
AI fix prompt 
Add descriptive aria-label or visible text to anchor elements that contain only icons inside .elementor-social-icons.
Paste into Cursor, Claude, or Codex
moderate
heading-order Heading levels should only increase by one.
2 elements
AI fix prompt 
Review heading hierarchy on this page -- an H4 follows an H2 directly. Consider restructuring to H2 > H3 > H4.
Paste into Cursor, Claude, or Codex
Automated tools detect approximately 57% of WCAG violations. Manual review is always required. This is example data only and does not reflect any real website.

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

Does this guarantee ADA or WCAG compliance?
No. Automated scanning identifies a subset of potential violations but cannot guarantee legal compliance. Accessibility law is jurisdiction-specific and evolves over time. A passing scan does not constitute legal protection. Always consult qualified legal counsel for compliance questions.
What can automated testing miss?
Automated tools consistently detect around 57% of WCAG violations (per W3C WAI and Deque research). The remaining ~43% require human judgment: cognitive accessibility, complex interactions, task-flow testing with real assistive technologies (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver), PDFs, third-party embedded content, and context-dependent decisions.
Where do I run scans, and what does it cost?
Scans run inside your Respira dashboard. Sign in, open the WCAG Scanner, paste any public URL, and you get an axe-core report with AI fix prompts in seconds, which you apply with your AI tool (Cursor, Claude, or Codex). 10 scans a month are included free with any Respira account, no card required. The scanner is an early build-in-public feature, not a paid add-on.
Is there a Chrome extension?
A Chrome extension to scan as you browse is in the works, so it is not in the Chrome Web Store yet. For now, scanning runs from your dashboard against any public URL. The extension download will open here once it passes review.
Does it work with page builders like Elementor, Divi, and Gutenberg?
Yes. The scanner checks the rendered page at any public URL. On WordPress sites, Respira Page Builder Intelligence detects the active builder (Elementor, Divi, Gutenberg, Bricks, and more) so the fix prompts are tailored to the detected builder context.
Can I use it on client sites?
Yes. The scanner works on any public URL, including client sites you have not connected to Respira. Each scan produces a shareable public report link you can send to a client or teammate.
What is the difference between US ADA and EU EAA requirements?
The US Americans with Disabilities Act (Title III) applies to commercial websites serving US users, with DOJ civil penalty maximums of $75,000 (first violation) and $150,000 (subsequent). The EU European Accessibility Act (Directive 2019/882) began enforcement on June 28, 2025 and applies to private companies offering products or services in the EU -- penalties are set by each member state. Both broadly reference WCAG 2.1 AA as the technical standard.
How accurate is the 57% automated detection figure?
The ~57% figure is cited in published research from Deque Systems and referenced by the W3C Web Accessibility Initiative. It represents the proportion of WCAG violations that structured automated testing (such as axe-core) can reliably detect. The remaining violations require human review and assistive-technology testing.
What happens to my scan reports?
Each scan is saved to your Respira dashboard and gets an optional shareable public report link. Scan data is stored securely in Supabase and is only accessible to your account unless you choose to share a report.
Limitation of Liability: Respira ADA & WCAG Scanner is provided for informational purposes only. A scan result does not constitute legal compliance, legal advice, or legal protection of any kind.
Read full limitation of liability

Respira ADA & WCAG Scanner is provided as-is for informational purposes only. A passing score or absence of flagged violations does not constitute legal compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, WCAG, Section 508, the European Accessibility Act, or any other accessibility regulation. Respira makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the completeness or accuracy of any scan result.

Automated accessibility scanning tools detect a subset of potential WCAG violations. Many violations require human review, including those related to cognitive accessibility, complex interaction patterns, and assistive-technology compatibility.

Use of this tool does not create an attorney-client relationship or constitute legal advice. Accessibility law varies by jurisdiction, business size, sector, and the nature of the website. Always consult qualified legal counsel for jurisdiction-specific compliance questions.

Sources & References

  1. 28 CFR §36.504 -- Civil Penalties (eCFR). US Department of Justice.
  2. New Rule on the Accessibility of Web Content and Mobile Applications. ADA.gov, DOJ, March 2024.
  3. Accessibility Lawsuit Tracker. UsableNet. 2023 federal ADA Title III digital accessibility filings.
  4. European Accessibility Act (Directive EU 2019/882). European Commission.
  5. Selecting Web Accessibility Evaluation Tools. W3C Web Accessibility Initiative.
  6. Automated Testing Study Identifies 57% of Digital Accessibility Issues. Deque Systems.
  7. California Civil Code §52 (Unruh Act). California Legislature.
  8. Equality Act 2010. legislation.gov.uk.

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