Why ADA -> Inclusive by Development and Design

ADA

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a civil rights law that requires businesses to follow the accessibility standards included in the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).

Current WCAG Guidelines
Disabled Access Tax Credit

Website Essentials

Having a website is essential in today’s digital world, but it can come with consequences if not built or maintained correctly.

The Benefits Outweigh the Consequences

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Accessibility Overlay Widgets Fail ADA Compliance

Overlay “accessibility solutions” are automated software solutions that claim to “detect and fix” ADA violations. These “solutions” are like bandaids that masks the site with a layer of code but does not address the underlying coding errors itself.

These website overlay widgets lack manual human testing and actual remediation, which means only 30% of ADA violations are detected, leaving 70% of violations exposed. Having these widgets make businesses an easy target for lawsuits.

According to UsableNet’s 2023 Digital Accessibility Lawsuit Report, the number of lawsuits that involved an overlay widget rose by 60%. Accessibility overlay widgets can be seen in the corners or middle of the page provided by companies like Userway, accessiBe, Accesibly, Equalweb, AudioEye, and more.

What Business Owners Should Do Instead

Step 1

Website Build

Build the website right the first time to ensure that the design and content are ADA compliant.

Step 2

Annual Audits

Full annual audits help provide proper auditing and remediation if necessary.

Step 3

Ongoing Maintenance

Ongoing maintenance is a must to ensure that all regulations and technologies have been met.

We understand the ADA requirements and build it right the first time so you can enjoy the benefits of having an ADA compliant website.

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