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ADA on Ghost: complete compliance checklist

Implementing ADA compliance on Ghost means addressing the platform's specific failure modes (custom theme variance, inaccessible third-party newsletter integrations) while applying Americans with Disabilities Act success criteria across content, code, and editorial workflow.

Arjun Walia · IAAP CPACC · Media accessibility specialist3 min readPublished · Updated

ADA in 60 seconds

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a 1990 US federal civil rights law prohibiting discrimination against people with disabilities in employment, public services, transportation, and 'public accommodations' — a category that US courts and the DOJ have repeatedly interpreted to include websites and mobile apps.

Ghost accessibility — what you are starting with

Ghost is a publication-focused CMS where editorial discipline is the dominant factor.

ADA setup checklist for Ghost

1. Use Casper or audit your theme: Casper is the reference accessibility-aware theme.

2. Editorial discipline on alt text: Ghost editor supports alt; require it.

Common ADA failures on Ghost

• Custom theme variance

• Inaccessible third-party newsletter integrations

Putting it together

Combine ADA's Level AA requirements with Ghost's native tooling. Bake accessibility into your component library and editorial workflow; instrument axe-core in CI for regression.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Cited answers. Sourced. Updated as standards and case law change.

  • Is Ghost ADA-compliant out of the box?

    Casper theme and Ghost editor support accessibility. Custom themes vary.

  • What is the easiest path to ADA compliance on Ghost?

    Start with the platform's most-accessible default theme (where applicable), audit each installed plugin/extension/module, train content authors on alt text and heading hierarchy, and instrument axe-core in your CI pipeline.

  • Is Ghost accessible?

    Casper theme and Ghost editor support accessibility. Custom themes vary.

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