We use our proven method to get digital assets to the compliance guidelines used in the ADA. You work with our Project Manager who ensures milestones are being met, giving you the assurance that your project is in good hands and will be delivered on time. Ascertain the template pages
What do Target, H&R Block, and Home Depot all have in common? These aren’t just businesses that have become household and industry names. They’re also businesses that have had to pay millions in fines because they have websites that aren’t accessible to people with disabilities. If you run and business
Did you know that over 41,000 people with disabilities reported that they lacked reasonable accommodations between 2012 and 2014? According to Cornell University, this is one of the most common issues that disabled citizens face. That’s why so many companies are making their websites compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
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
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,
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
If you are striving to make your website WCAG 2.0 to be ADA accessible, there are many resources available help guide you. WCAG 2.0 Resources WCAG 2.0 Guidelines W3.org Accessibility Tutorials Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Summary of ADA ADA.gov The Rehabilitation Act Summary of The Rehabilitation Act (Section 504 /
When a new project is started, one of the first considerations is design along with functionality. For web designers who also need to create accessible designs, additional considerations much be taken in order to the meet the color contrast ratios provided by WCAG 2.0, which is used by the ADA
