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Section 508 on Ghost: complete compliance checklist
Implementing Section 508 compliance on Ghost means addressing the platform's specific failure modes (custom theme variance, inaccessible third-party newsletter integrations) while applying Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act success criteria across content, code, and editorial workflow.
Section 508 in 60 seconds
Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act requires US federal agencies, federal contractors, and recipients of federal funds to make their information and communications technology (ICT) accessible to people with disabilities, with conformance benchmarked against WCAG 2.0 Level AA via the 2017 Refresh.
Ghost accessibility — what you are starting with
Ghost is a publication-focused CMS where editorial discipline is the dominant factor.
Section 508 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 Section 508 failures on Ghost
• Custom theme variance
• Inaccessible third-party newsletter integrations
Putting it together
Combine Section 508'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 508-compliant out of the box?
Casper theme and Ghost editor support accessibility. Custom themes vary.
What is the easiest path to Section 508 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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