Learn About Web Accessibility
Get Familiar with ADA Law For Digital Environments
Learn About Web Accessibility Standards
Are You New To Accessibility?
If you are new to accessibility compliance standards, this is a good place to start.
Are You Being Proactive?
Received a Letter?
Are You Being Proactive?
Are You Being Proactive?
Additional ADA Web Accessibility Resources
Here are some additional resources for web accessibility standards & guidelines for ADA compliance.
Web Accessibility Can Be Overwhelming
Summary of Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) was established to provide civil rights protections to individuals with disabilities. Per the ADA, a person is considered to have a disability if they have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits their ability to complete one or more major life activities. Currently, the disabled community is one of the largest within the world and makes up nearly a quarter of the population in the United States. In 2010, about 56.7 million people had a disability, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
How Does This Relate to the Internet?
The ADA developed effective communication rights for those individuals and that is where web accessibility comes into play. When a website is accessible, not only does that mean that appropriate standards were followed to comply with Web Content Accessibility Standards (WCAG 2.1), but it also signifies that individuals with disabilities were given the ability to have equal rights.
Act Now!
Don’t Wait – Act Now!
Be Proactive
The ADA developed effective communication rights for those individuals and that is where web accessibility comes into play. When a website is accessible, not only does that mean that appropriate standards were followed to comply with Web Content Accessibility Standards (WCAG 2.1), but it also signifies that individuals with disabilities were given the ability to have equal rights.
The Department of Justice
Were You Caught Unprepared?
If you think you are at risk, it is important to realize that you most likely are, but a consulting firm can work with your organization to verify the scope of the risks as a result of your current site. A consulting firm will assess if your organization is at risk due to a failure to comply with WCAG 2.1 standards and Section 508 standards of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Section 508 requires federal agencies to make their electronic and information technology (EIT) accessible to people with disabilities.
Were Any Measures Taken?
Letter of Complaint
If your organization has already received a letter of complaint, the good news is that no legal action has been taken yet. This provides you the opportunity to get ahead of the game and to address the issues that need to be corrected before the court takes control. It is important to engage with a consulting firm immediately to mitigate damages and to prevent the situation from progressing to a lawsuit. There have been reported cases where lawsuits were dismissed due to the active measures taken following the issuing of a letter of complaint. By allowing a consulting firm to recommend remedial actions, your organization can be protected as well.
Lawsuits and Legal Trouble
In the event your organization is already in the litigation process of a lawsuit, it is important to have the right legal team and consulting firm behind you to help decrease the negative effects of a legal case. A consulting firm can help analyze legal risks and coordinate a process to resolve the problems quickly and efficiently through technical remediation. They can also educate you throughout the process and assist your organization with developing policies and procedures to ensure you do not fall out of compliance in the future. Despite the circumstance your organization may be in, there are steps that can be taken to address risks and confirm compliance.
Let ADA-FOR-WEB Help
When seeking any type of provider to complete a service, you want the best. If you need a car repair, you want the best mechanic. If you need updates in your home or office, you want the best carpenter. This same standard can and should hold true for your web accessibility partner. At ADA FOR WEB Solutions, we are the leading web accessibility experts and our well-rounded team can provide complete web accessibility (WCAG) consulting services.