Website Accessibility Statement Template

Does your website have a front door that's open to everyone? If you have a website, blog, online shop, course, coaching biz, or digital download — the answer needs to be yes. And you need something in writing that says so. Website accessibility lawsuits and demand letters have become one of the sneakiest (and fastest-growing) legal headaches for online business owners. The good news? A clear, attorney-drafted Website Accessibility Statement goes a long way toward showing your visitors — and their attorneys — that you take digital inclusion seriously, that you've thought carefully about what you can and can't control, and that you've made it easy for someone to reach out if they hit a bump. This plug-and-play template was drafted by an attorney (hi, that's me!) with small online businesses, creators, coaches, and ecommerce shops in mind. No confusing legalese you'll never understand. No thousand-dollar custom legal bill. Just a professional, easy-to-customize accessibility statement you can drop into your website footer today. What's inside: A fully editable Website Accessibility Statement template (Word .docx) that you can customize in about 15 minutes Color-coded instructions so you'll know exactly what to personalize, what's optional, and where to pick between options (no guessing!) A plain-English rundown of WCAG 2.2 Level AA and what it actually means for your website Hand-picked accessibility resources and free compliance scanners so you can spot-check your site A list of high-impact DIY fixes that address the most common accessibility complaints — alt text, color contrast, descriptive links, and keyboard navigation A step-by-step implementation checklist so nothing slips through the cracks before you hit publish A video walkthrough with attorney Brittany Ratelle explaining how to customize and where to post it This is perfect for you if: You run a website on Shopify, WordPress, Squarespace, Showit, Kajabi, Wix, or anywhere else You're a creator, coach, course seller, service provider, or online shop owner You sell physical or digital products (or both!) You're putting together your website legal bundle (Terms of Use + Privacy Policy + Accessibility Statement — the holy trinity of website legal pages) How it works: Buy today and get instant access to your template Pop it open in Word or Google Docs and follow the color-coded instructions to personalize it Remove the highlighting and brackets, add it to your website footer alongside your Terms and Privacy Policy, and pat yourself on the back — you just leveled up your legal Don't let accessibility be one more thing you "should get to someday." Add a professional, attorney-drafted statement to your website today and cross it off the list for good. Please note: This template is for informational purposes only and is NOT legal advice. Your purchase does not create an attorney-client relationship. Brittany Ratelle, LLC is not a law firm. For legal questions specific to your business, please consult an attorney in your jurisdiction. Due to the digital nature of this product, all sales are final.