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AN ADA WIDGET FOR YOUR WEBSITE
Why you need to add an ADA widget to your website
The ADA is the Americans with Disabilities Act, an American civil rights law passed in 1990. The WCAG is a massive guidebook that explains how accessible websites should look and operate for people with disabilities. While it is not stated in the ADA, the WCAG has been widely accepted as the industry standard for being ADA-compliant. By following the WCAG guidelines, you are making your website ADA-compliant.
Additional Laws
Section 508 Is a set of rules for government entities and any organization that receives federal funding. Based on section 508, any federal agency or government-funded organization must build and maintain all information and communications technology (ICT) so that they are accessible to people with disabilities. If your client’s business operates in New York, California, or Ontario, it is essential that they’ll be aware of NYHRA (New York), UNRUH (California), and AODA (Ontario, Canada).
**Please note section 508 especially, is only relevant if you work or plan to work with a government entity.
Lawsuit Trends
The legislative landscape has changed. Litigation over web accessibility shows no sign of slowing down, with 2022 breaking the record for ADA lawsuits and demand letters. More than 100,000 business owners received demand letters in 2022 for having inaccessible websites. Since 2019, there has been an average of 13% year-on-year increase in web accessibility-related lawsuits. The rise in lawsuits is evident and reflects the importance of considering accessibility for all your digital channels and content. Organizations and businesses can be fined up to $150,000 for ADA violations, while the average ADA website lawsuit settlement typically ranges from $20,000 to $50,000.
The #1 Web Accessibility Solutions for WCAG & ADA Compliance
By streamlining accessibility, accessiBe’s solutions empower businesses of all sizes to take the inclusive approach and comply with ADA & WCAG.