Accessible live chat
Olark's classic chatbox is formally certified ADA-compliant and exceeds WCAG 2.1 AA — so you can deliver live support to every visitor, including those with disabilities. We're actively working to get our latest AI and chat experiences audited, too.
Features that work for everyone
Plays well with keyboards
Anyone can have a live conversation using only a keyboard. No mouse required.
Easy to use with screen readers
Clear ARIA labeling and intuitively ordered interactions make chatting easier for people who rely on screen readers.
Supports large text
Compatible with screen magnifiers and browser zoom — bump text size as large as most browsers allow.
Don't take our word for it
Our classic chatbox is certified by accessibility pros — vetted as compliant with Section 508 and W3C accessibility guidelines. Formal certification for our newest products is underway.
ADA Section 508 compliant
Independently rated WCAG 2.1 AA
Reviewed by Allyant
Trusted by major institutions
Educational institutions and municipal governments supporting users with disabilities.
Want accessible chat for your website?
Yes we used AI to make this site… but also HUMANS — and as human who always wrote with ellipses and em dashes — I’m not gonna let AI take them away from me. ~Roland