ADA For Websites What You Need To Know

Posted ByLiza

Your website is one of the most important tool for communicating your company's information to the world. When it comes to web accessibility, there are a few things that you should be aware of. 


The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was enacted in 1992 in what constituted a major legislative change for the benefit of people with disabilities.


The legislation is divided into three sections: Title I, which deals with non-discriminatory employment rules in both the private sector and government agencies; Title II, which deals with non-discriminatory rules applied to state and local government services and programs; and Title III, which deals with rules applied to the private sector and non-profit organizations.


Title I and Title III require private businesses to employ non-discriminatory rules, including the remediation of services, whether for employees so they can undertake positions just like anyone else, or for customers who need equal access to goods and services.


Until recently there has not been a lot of focus on website accessibility.  However, over the past ten years lawsuits have been studly increasing, and individuals wishing to have access to information via the worldwide web are making their demands heard.


As a website owner, you should be aware that making your website accessible is not an option, but it is the law.  




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