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What Is ADA Website Compliance And Should I Be Concerned ?
An ADA compliant website is a website that meets the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards for Accessible Design. This means that the website is accessible to people with disabilities and provides equal access and usability for all users. The ADA is a civil law that aims to ensure equal rights and opportunities for all people, including those with disabilities. It applies to businesses open to the public, state and local governments, and other places open to the general public.
What Makes My Website ADA Compliant
Some examples of how to make a website ADA compliant include:
- Ensuring compatibility with screen reader technology
- Providing text alternatives for images
- Allowing users to resize text without losing functionality
- No Photos of Menus and Ensuring PDFs are accessible
- Creating interactive content that can be operated with a keyboard
- Providing sufficient contrast between text and its background color
- Adding captions to videos
What Are the possible Consequences if Your Website Is Not ADA Compliant?
When ADA compliance rules are not followed, it is typically unintentional. However, this is irrelevant since if your website is not ADA-compliant, you face a costly lawsuit. Even if you mistakenly disregarded the recommendations set by the U.S. Department of Justice, if your website is inaccessible to everyone, you might find up paying thousands of dollars in litigation.
In addition to a lawsuit, the following consequences will result from your failure to comply with ADA compliance standards:
- Legal expenses
- Settlement
- Public relations dilemma
- Costs associated with redesigning your website to be ADA compliant