Businesses ‘sitting ducks’ for lawsuits because websites aren’t ADA compliant

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  • Do all your images include alt tags?

  • Do all your videos include closed captioning?

  • Do all your videos include a text transcript?

  • Can all the text on your website be read by screen reading software?

  • Does your website use descriptive links and headers?

  • Does your website use a 4.5:1 minimum threshold for font colors to backgrounds?

  • Can your websites text size resizable up to 200% without any loss?

If you answered no to any of these questions, you could be sued for not meeting ADA Compliance. Contact us today for a site audit to see how accessible your website is.

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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was introduced in 1990 to help the millions of Americans who live with a disability. In everyday life, it ensures accessibility in public places and protects against discrimination. But did you know these requirements apply not only to public places but cyberspaces as well?

That’s right – ADA is the law on the Internet, too. That means your website must meet certain standards for accessibility and functionality, and AZ Tech Solutions can help get you there.

Benefits of ADA Compliance

  • It’s the Law. It’s better to be safe than sorry!
  • Total Accessibility. Accessibility means everyone can visit your site and that content can be interpreted and consumed in various ways. It creates more visitors and an improved image for your firm or company.
  • Enhanced Usability. ADA compliance also requires that website content flows in a logical manner and meets the latest coding standards. It can even improve Search Engine Optimization (SEO).

Steps to Take

ADA compliance is important. Not sure your website is compliant? Consult us. At AZ Technology Solutions, we will test your website in a Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 audit for Level A and Level AA standards.

After our review, you will receive a report indicating exactly where your website is deficient according to these guidelines. The report is categorized according to the level of priority and provides specific solutions to remedy any accessibility problem on your website. Next, we will edit your website where necessary to make you fully compliant and worry-free.

It may soon be mandatory for websites to comply with the American with Disabilities Act, so act now.

ADA Compliance Overview

ADA compliance guidelines certify that your website:

  • Can be read by screen reading technology for the visually impaired. For example, all images and forms have alternate text descriptions; in-page redundancy is minimized; page color contrast is sufficient for reading; and videos have captions.
  • Can be navigated in multiple ways. For example, the keyboard can be used to move through the site; a site map or search functionality is provided; headings are presented in logical order; and links and buttons are properly named.
  • Does not contain intrusive content. For example, no rapid flashing lights or colors occur on the site, and automatically-played audio or video can be stopped.
  • Uses the latest markup standards. For example, “bold” tags are replaced by “strong” tags; underlined text that does not provide a link is removed; and there are no major validation errors.

We are available to consult with you to implement any required changes to your website to ensure compliance with the ADA. Contact us today to schedule a website audit.