Georgia Web Accessibility Checklist — WCAG 2.1 AA Compliance Guide 2026

With the Georgia accessibility law taking effect on January 1, 2027, organizations need a clear roadmap to compliance. This Georgia web accessibility checklist covers everything you need to do to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards — whether you're a government agency, hospital, bank, utility, or retailer.

Use this checklist to audit your website, fix critical issues, and prepare for the January 2027 deadline.

Georgia Web Accessibility Checklist — WCAG 2.1 Level AA

1. Perceivable — Can Users Perceive the Content?

✅ 1.1.1 Non-text Content (Level A)

• All images have descriptive alt text
• Decorative images use empty alt text (alt="")
• Complex images (charts, diagrams) have long descriptions

✅ 1.2.2 Captions (Level A)

• All pre-recorded video has captions
• Captions are accurate and synchronized

✅ 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (Level AA)

• Text has 4.5:1 contrast ratio against background
• Large text (18pt+) has 3:1 contrast ratio

✅ 1.4.4 Resize Text (Level AA)

• Text resizes up to 200% without breaking layout
• No content loss or overlap

2. Operable — Can Users Navigate and Interact?

✅ 2.1.1 Keyboard (Level A)

• All functionality works with keyboard (Tab, Enter, Space)
• No keyboard traps

✅ 2.4.7 Focus Visible (Level AA)

• Keyboard focus indicators are visible
• Default :focus outline is not removed

✅ 2.4.1 Bypass Blocks (Level A)

• Skip to main content link exists
• Link is visible when focused

✅ 2.5.5 Target Size (Level AA)

• Touch targets are at least 44x44 pixels
• Or spacing between targets is adequate

3. Understandable — Can Users Understand the Content?

✅ 3.1.1 Language of Page (Level A)

• HTML language attribute is set (lang="ka" for Georgian)

✅ 3.3.2 Labels or Instructions (Level A)

• All form fields have visible labels
• Labels are programmatically linked (label for="input-id")

✅ 3.3.1 Error Identification (Level A)

• Error messages are clearly identified
• Errors are described in text

4. Robust — Can Assistive Technologies Read the Content?

✅ 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)

• Custom components have proper ARIA roles
• All interactive elements have accessible names

✅ 4.1.3 Status Messages (Level AA)

• Status updates are announced to screen readers
• Use aria-live for dynamic content

Georgia Accessibility Law — Deadlines at a Glance

• October 31, 2026 — Technical regulations will be endorsed
• January 1, 2027 — Law takes effect
• September 1, 2027 — Exemption for legacy content expires

How to Use This Georgia Web Accessibility Checklist

Step 1: Run an Automated Scan

Use a free Georgia accessibility checker to scan your website against WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards.

Step 2: Fix Critical Violations First

Start with the most common violations: missing alt text, color contrast, keyboard accessibility, and form labels.

Step 3: Test with Assistive Technologies

Test your website with screen readers (NVDA, VoiceOver) and keyboard-only navigation.

Step 4: Document Everything

Keep records of your scans, fixes, and testing results.

Step 5: Publish an Accessibility Statement

Publish an accessibility statement on your website explaining your compliance status.

Frequently Asked Questions — Georgia Web Accessibility Checklist

Internal Links — Georgia Accessibility Resources