ADA-Compliant Lodge Websites

The Problem

Web accessibility lawsuits have surged in recent years, and organizations of all sizes are being targeted. Many Lodge websites have significant accessibility barriers: images without alt text, poor color contrast, forms that cannot be used with a keyboard, and navigation that confuses screen readers. Beyond legal risk, these barriers exclude prospective members and community visitors with disabilities. For a Fraternity that prides itself on inclusion and meeting others on the level, inaccessible websites are a contradiction.

The Solution

I approach accessibility as a core design principle, not an afterthought. For new sites, accessibility is built into every component from the start: semantic HTML, proper heading hierarchy, sufficient color contrast, keyboard navigation, ARIA labels, and screen reader optimization. For existing sites, I conduct a thorough audit using both automated tools and manual testing, then provide a prioritized remediation plan. The result is a website that every visitor can use, that reduces your legal exposure, and that reflects Masonic values of inclusion.

What’s Included

• Comprehensive WCAG 2.1 AA audit (automated and manual)
• Prioritized remediation plan with severity ratings
• Full accessibility remediation or accessible ground-up build
• Screen reader testing with NVDA and VoiceOver
• Keyboard navigation testing and optimization
• Color contrast verification across all pages
• Form accessibility with proper labels and error handling
• Accessibility statement page for your website
• Documentation for maintaining accessibility standards
• Annual re-audit recommendation and scheduling

Sample Deliverables

• WCAG 2.1 AA compliance audit report
• Remediated or newly built accessible website
• Accessibility statement and compliance documentation
• Staff training on maintaining accessibility standards
• Monitoring setup for ongoing compliance

Frequently Asked Questions