The American Disabilities Act (ADA) was implemented in 1990 to ensure that individuals with disabilities enjoy equal opportunities just as anyone else would. Thanks in part to this act, business and transit that serve the public feature wheelchair accessible accommodations.
The American Disabilities Act (ADA) was implemented in 1990 to ensure that individuals with disabilities enjoy equal opportunities just as anyone else would. Thanks in part to this act, business and transit that serve the public feature wheelchair accessible accommodations. Provisions are now in place for websites and mobile applications to be ADA compliant. What this means, your website can, and arguably should, be accessible to individuals with disabilities that affect their hearing, vision, or physical abilities.
The ADA’s official standard for websites has been drawn out in Title III. It states “places of public accommodation” are required by law to remove “access barriers” that would inhibit persons with disabilities from accessing a business’ online goods or services.
Here are five things to consider if your website is not yet ADA compliant
- Increases your target audience reach
- Compliance improves SEO efforts
- ADA affiliation may help your reputation
- Usability measures improves website
- Avoid non-compliance penalties
To learn more about ADA compliance, and what that may mean for your business, contact Jelly Websites at 951.371.9327 or visit online at www.jellywebsites.com today!