ADA Compliance

Americans with Disabilities Act - Web Accessibility Requirements

What is the ADA?

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places that are open to the general public.

While the ADA doesn't specifically mention websites, courts have increasingly ruled that websites are considered "places of public accommodation" and must be accessible to people with disabilities.

Who Must Comply?

  • State and Local Government - All websites of state and local government entities
  • Places of Public Accommodation - Businesses open to the public (retail, hospitality, healthcare, etc.)
  • Federal Contractors - Companies receiving federal funding
  • Educational Institutions - Schools and universities

Key Requirements

Perceivable

Content must be presentable to users in ways they can perceive, including alternatives for visual and auditory content.

Operable

Interface components and navigation must be operable by all users, including keyboard-only navigation.

Understandable

Content and interface operation must be understandable to all users.

Robust

Content must be robust enough to be interpreted by a wide variety of assistive technologies.

Consequences of Non-Compliance

  • Lawsuits and legal fees (average settlement: $20,000 - $100,000+)
  • Department of Justice investigations
  • Reputational damage
  • Loss of customers who cannot access your services
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