Images must have text alternatives that describe the information or function they represent. By adding alt tags, those with disabilities who use assistive technology, such as screen readers, will be able to have the image conveyed in words, rather than by sight. Adding alt tags to all images sometimes is
Sometimes you have to look a little deeper on how to add alt tags to the images you are posting on your favorite social networks or closed captions to videos. Here are some quick links to the most popular social media sites discussing how to make your images you post
About a billion people experience disability in some form. Does your website offer the web accessibility needed for them to use it? If disabled people can’t access your website, you’re missing out on a huge customer base. But it gets more serious: just like with a physical store, you’re also
When the Americans with Disabilities Act was passed in 1989, companies have had to make sure that their buildings, and now websites, are ADA compliant. With so many state and federal regulations regarding ADA compliance, along with changes and updates to legislation, companies can find it very difficult to keep
Businesses have come under scrutiny about accessibility compliance for their websites. In fact, many businesses have seen lawsuits on their lack of compliance. If you want to avoid lawsuits, you should make sure your website follows ADA standards. If you’re new to this idea, the best place to start regarding compliance
In 2018, there were over 2250 federal website accessibility lawsuits. In 2021, there was a 14% jump from 2020. The lawsuits claimed people with disabilities couldn’t use the sites. The sites didn’t work with assistive technologies. All the suits were in federal court under Title III of the Americans with
Nine percent of the U.S. population has a disability. With numbers like that, accessibility shouldn’t be an afterthought, it should be a priority. The WCAG is working to make that goal a reality. But as with any robust set of guidelines, making them understandable can be an undertaking. That’s where
Teresa Huber and Susan Finch talk about the importance of an ADA compliant website for visitors and business decision makers with disabilities. When most marketing departments think of disabilities and ADA compliance, they think about blind people, those in wheelchairs and more obvious issues. Don’t forget about those with dyslexia,
You want your website to be accessible to everyone. And the best way to do that is to ensure that your site is an ADA compliant website. We take a look at how to ensure that your site meets the ADA requirements. 20% of the U.S. population has some form of
How does the ADA apply to your website? On July 26, 1990, George W. Bush signed into law The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The law is far-reaching and prohibits those with disabilities to be discriminated against. The Act is divided into four main sections, called Titles. Each Title addresses
