AccessYes Accessibility Widget for ADA, EAA & WCAG Readiness

Description

Accessibility Widget is a lightweight, user-friendly plugin that adds a powerful accessibility widget to your WordPress website. Designed to meet the highest accessibility standards, this widget helps your site align with major accessibility regulations like WCAG, ADA, EAA, and EN 301 549. It’s also fully GDPR compliant as it collects no personal data of users.

With over 50+ language options and a comprehensive range of visual and behavioral adjustments, the Accessibility Widget ensures that all users β€” including those with disabilities β€” can access your site comfortably and confidently.

Whether you need to support users with dyslexia, cognitive disabilities, or visual impairments, this plugin offers the tools you need to make your website inclusive.

Disclaimer:
This plugin is intended to support your accessibility efforts. It does not guarantee legal compliance with ADA, WCAG, EAA, EN 301 549 or other standards. For full compliance, a comprehensive audit and remediation may still be required.

Key Features

🌐 Multilingual Support

  • Supports over 50 languages
  • Language can be switched from the dropdown within the widget

πŸ–‹οΈ Content Adjustments

  • Adjust Font Size – Zoom in or out to suit user preference
  • Highlight Titles – Emphasize headings for easier reading
  • Highlight Links – Visually identify all clickable links
  • Dyslexia Font – Enable a typeface designed for easier reading by users with dyslexia
  • Letter Spacing – Increase or decrease spacing between characters
  • Line Height – Customize the vertical spacing between lines
  • Font Weight – Switch to bold text for improved visibility

🎨 Color and Contrast Controls

Make visual adjustments instantly:
Dark Contrast
Light Contrast
High Contrast
High Saturation
Low Saturation
Monochrome

πŸ› οΈ Assistive Tools

  • Reading Guide – Focuses on one line at a time for easier tracking
  • Stop Animations – Disables animations and motion effects to reduce distractions
  • Big Cursor – Enlarges the mouse pointer for better visibility
  • Reset Settings – Instantly revert all changes back to default

βœ… Compliance Focused

Helps your website align with:
* WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines)
* ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act)
* EAA (European Accessibility Act)
* EN 301 549 (European ICT Accessibility Standard)
* 100% GDPR compliant – no personal data collected or stored

Installation

  1. Upload the plugin files to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
  3. The Accessibility Widget will appear automatically on your site. No setup required.

FAQ

Does this plugin help with accessibility law compliance?

Yes. It is designed to support compliance with WCAG, ADA, EAA, and EN 301 549 standards.

Is user data collected by the plugin?

No. The plugin does not track or store any user data, ensuring GDPR compliance.

Can users reset the settings they applied?

Yes. A “Reset Settings” button is provided to quickly revert all changes.

Can the plugin be used on multilingual websites?

Absolutely. The plugin supports over 50 languages and adapts based on the selected language.

Reviews

C’hwevrer 8, 2017
Hi Lorna Your plugin works perfectly on this site: http://www.team-insight.co.uk I put it in the footer as well as in the sidebar. Thanks Graham
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Contributors & Developers

“AccessYes Accessibility Widget for ADA, EAA & WCAG Readiness” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

Contributors

“AccessYes Accessibility Widget for ADA, EAA & WCAG Readiness” has been translated into 1 locale. Thank you to the translators for their contributions.

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Changelog

3.0.0

[Compatibility] – Tested OK with WordPress version 6.8
[Enhancement] – Added accessibility widget
[Enhancement] – New improved UI