Lawsuits are stressful, time-consuming, and can put your business at risk.
There were a record number of website accessibility lawsuits filed in 2021, and that number is only expected to grow. You’re already incredibly busy, and the last thing you need to happen is getting slapped with an ADA lawsuit.
While most people think of wheelchair ramps and accessible parking spaces when thinking about accessibility, small businesses may also risk ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) lawsuits if their websites are not accessible to people with disabilities. The ADA requires that businesses provide individuals with disabilities equal access to goods, services, and facilities, which includes websites.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has taken the position that websites are considered places of public accommodation and must be accessible to people with disabilities. The DOJ has cited the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 Level AA as a standard for website accessibility. By taking proactive steps to comply with the ADA, small businesses can reduce their risk of ADA lawsuits and ensure that they are serving all members of their community, including those with disabilities.
So how do you avoid an ADA lawsuit?
Proactive steps include ensuring your website is compatible with assistive technologies such as screen readers, providing captions for videos, alt text for images, and ensuring that the website is navigable using a keyboard. All of these requirements are complicated to figure out, can be challenging to program, and it’s time-consuming to try to make sure you stay compliant with ever-changing laws and technology.
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Are you at risk of a website accessibility lawsuit?
We’ll look into it for you! Call or text us at (775) 535-6554 to get a free evaluation of your ADA lawsuit risk. Learn more about website accessibility here.
