ACCESSIBILITY COMPLIANCE EXPLAINED
Everything You Need to Know About Web Accessibility Compliance & Legislation
As the digital world becomes more essential, lawmakers push for new legislation to enforce an inclusive internet for everyone.
Enforcing an inclusive internet
What is web accessibility legislation?
Due to the increased internet usage, many countries have incorporated web accessibility into existing civil rights legislation that protects people with disabilities or created new ones.
Inaccessible websites face serious legal consequences
With exponential growth in web accessibility, legal actions have a widespread effect across industries, with small and medium businesses in the center.
Lawsuit numbers are estimated to continue to increase as the need to enable accessible digital experiences becomes more prominent.
DOJ AFFIRMS ADA COVERS WEBSITES
How does legislation impact my website?
In 2018, the DOJ clarified that websites are considered places of public accommodation and must comply with ADA Title III. In 2022, the DOJ reaffirmed it and recommended WCAG 2.1 AA as the best practice.
Why should you be compliant?
The benefits of an accessible website
Due to the increased internet usage, many countries have incorporated web accessibility into existing civil rights legislation that protects people with disabilities or created new ones.
Making your website accessible to everybody is the right thing to do!
The internet is where everything happens. Can you imagine your life without it? Accessing what the internet offers should be a basic right for everybody, regardless of their abilities.
"We are a full-service digital agency providing web design, development, SEO, and additional services in the field. As ADA lawsuits started to rise, we began to look for a service that could solve compliance issues for our clients."
Pete Polgar
CEO @ Glenmont
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