ADA COMPLIANCE WEBSITE SERVICE

ADA COMPLIANCE WEBSITE SERVICE

ADA COMPLIANCE WEBSITE SERVICE

Did you know that ADA Compliance does not just apply to buildings and bathrooms? It also applies to your website! 

Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed by George H. Bush signed the ADA in 1990.

Congress expanded Title III interpretation to cover websites and mobile apps. Individuals who rely on assistive technology to connect to the internet, such as screen readers or text magnification software, can access the goods and services made available through these digital tools.

The unintended consequence of Title III’s expansion to websites and mobile apps is the “surf-by” lawsuit.

These claims are regularly brought by claimants who act as “testers” – those who visit a business’ website or use a mobile app for the sole purpose of discovering potential accessibility violations.

Since a single claimant can test numerous websites and apps while expending relatively little effort, it is not uncommon to see lawsuits with similar facts filed against numerous businesses, brought on behalf of the same plaintiff, often by the same law firm. It is not unusual to see these lawsuits rise to the hundreds for a single plaintiff.

How much might an ADA Lawsuit Cost?

Let’s pick one state, California, as an example. The “settlement value” of ADA claims has increased for California businesses. It is up to $20,000 per case instead of a norm elsewhere of $3,500 to $7,500.

Our price is a fraction of what you will spend to defend your business against one of the “Surf-By” lawsuits. 

Re-designing your website to follow “Best Practices” for ADA Compliance start at $999.00.

Tap the button below, and Let’s Chat about How we can Fix Your Website to help avoid the “Surf-By” ADA Lawsuit!

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FAQ

Yes, A Business Website Is Considered A “Public Accommodation” And Must Be Accessible.

We Have A Detailed Checklist That We Follow When We Build An Ada Compliant Website, Which 100% Of Our Websites Are. However, At A High Level We:

  • Review The Website Content Accessibility Guidelines (Wcag 2.0)
  • Conduct An Audit Of Your Site Using A Wave Web Accessibility Tool
  • Make Sure Your Images Have Descriptive Alt Tags
  • Review Your Website’s Styles And Elements, Such As Headings, Buttons, And Links
  • Utilize Web Writing Best Practices When Developing Content
  • Audit Your Website’s Code

The ADA Does Not Explicitly Include Web Or Mobile Accessibility; However, The Department Of Justice Has Stated On Numerous Occasions That ADA Compliance Includes Access To Websites That Provide Services, Public Accommodations, And/Or Other Functions Already Included Under The ADA.

An ADA-compliant Website Is Designed For Everybody. It Should Allow Those With All Disabilities To Use Your Website In A Way That Works For Them. This Is A Win-win For Everyone, As A More Accessible Website Means More Traffic, And More Traffic Helps Your Business Grow.

You Could Face A Lawsuit If A Person With A Disability Claims They Cannot Access Your Website. You Might Endure Legal Fees, A Possible Settlement, A Potential Public Relations Problem, And The Cost Of Rebuilding Your Website So That It Complies With The Ada.

ADA Compliance First Requires That You Assess The Damage, Starting With An Audit From $500 To $10,000. And The Cost Of Making Your Website Accessible Ranges From $3,000 To $50,000

There Are No Clear ADA Regulations That Spell Out Exactly What Compliant Web Content Is, But Businesses That Fall Under Ada Title I Or ADA Title Iii Are Required To Develop A Website That Offers “Reasonable Accessibility” To People With Disabilities.

  • Contrast Ratio
  • Don’t Rely On Color
  • Label Forms Clearly
  • Provide Feedback For Errors And Omissions
  • No Mouse, No Problem
  • Keep Navigation Consistent
  • Simple Headings And Spacing
  • Design For Different Devices, Views, And Screens
  • Offer Alternatives For Consuming Media
  • Give Users Control

B2C And B2B Organizations And Ada Are Essential For The Continued Success Of Your Business And To Ensure That You Meet The Needs Of Everyone Who Visits Your Company Website

The Ada Does Not Apply To Religious Organizations, Private Clubs Or Any Entity Historically Exempt From Federal Civil Rights Laws, Such As Places Of Worship And Facilities Controlled By Religious Organizations (School, Day Care, Etc.).

The WordPress Community Has Worked To Make The Cms ADA Compliant. A WordPress Accessibility Team Is In Place, With Accessibility Coding Standards Outlined To Ensure That New And Updated Code For The Open Source WordPress Core Conforms With Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) At Level AA.

All Small Businesses, Regardless Of Size, Must Abide By Title Iii Of The ADA. This Provision Prevents Discrimination Against Customers With Disabilities And Requires Businesses To Provide Accommodations That Improve Accessibility And Participation For Disabled Customers.

  • Deafness
  • Blindness
  • Diabetes
  • Cancer
  • Epilepsy
  • Intellectual Disabilities
  • Partial Or Completely Missing Limbs
  • Mobility Impairments That Require The Use Of A Wheelchair
  • Autism
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Hiv Infection
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
  • Obsessive-compulsive Disorder
  • Schizophrenia

  • Stores And Shops
  • Restaurants And Bars
  • Service Establishments
  • Theaters And Hotels
  • Private Museums And Schools
  • Doctor’s And Dentist’s Offices
  • Shopping Malls And Other Businesses

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