Advancing equitable digital access in public libraries

Publicly funded libraries have a legal and moral obligation to provide equitable digital access. Public Library Web Accessibility Advocates (PLWAA) provides the expert oversight necessary to ensure library systems meet their mandates under ADA Title II and Section 504.

By combining certified WCAG 2.1 Level AA testing with the lived experience of assistive technology users, we provide the verifiable evidence required to move libraries from digital barriers to full legal compliance. We ensure that public funds support systems that serve every patron independently and with dignity.

Who We Are

PLWAA is a coalition of certified accessibility professionals, legal advisors, and disability advocates dedicated to institutional accountability. We serve as a neutral, evidence-based resource to identify digital barriers in the public sector.

Our process is rooted in transparency and due process. We evaluate library systems using rigorous manual testing to ensure that accessibility is treated not as a “feature,” but as a fundamental civil right.