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Episode 177 - ADA Compliance in Shopify Stores
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1/21/26
Episode Summary
The host, Scott Austin, talks with Jordan Brannon from Coalition about ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliance for online stores and why it has become a major concern for Shopify merchants. They discuss how ADA compliance is currently not clearly defined in law, leading to a surge in lawsuits from attorneys targeting e-commerce sites.
Key points covered include:
- What ADA compliance means for online stores and why it matters domestically in the U.S. context.
- How stores built with Shopify themes may be partially compliant out-of-the-box but often require additional work, especially after customizations or apps are added.
- Tools and practices that help evaluate and improve accessibility, such as contrast checks and alt text for images.
- Limitations of low-cost ADA apps and the need for deeper adjustments like CSS changes and structured content.
- Discussion on when to bring in an agency for compliance support and what to look for in a partner.
Overall, the episode emphasizes that ADA compliance is important for accessibility and legal risk reduction, but achieving it requires more than just add-on tools — it involves careful evaluation and ongoing effort.
Show Links
- Coalition - https://coalitiontechnologies.com/
- Wave Evaluation Tool for Chrome - https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/wave-evaluation-tool/jbbplnpkjmmeebjpijfedlgcdilocofh
- axe DevTools Web Accessibility Testing for Chrome - https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/axe-devtools-web-accessib/lhdoppojpmngadmnindnejefpokejbdd
- Accessibly Shopify app - https://apps.shopify.com/accessibly-app?ref=835204
- AccessPro Accessibility Widget - https://apps.shopify.com/access-pro?ref=835204
- Badgezilla - https://apps.shopify.com/badgezilla
Video & Transcript
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