In the age of lockdowns and shelter in place, Internet use has skyrocketed. Some estimates show that total website hits have surged by up to 70%. Also, e-commerce sales are projected to see a boost…
What you can learn not to do from these uber-popular companies who have been sued for ADA digital compliance.
Thousands of lawsuits have been brought against businesses for not being in compliance with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) guidelines. Here’s a list of notable cases and a summary of each outcome. Are these…
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DIGITAL ADA & SECTION 508 COMPLIANCE?
There’s sometimes a lot of confusion between the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) digital compliance and Section 508 compliance. Some of this can be explained by the skyrocketing interest in issues regarding digital accessibility for…
Owners: What you need to know about website ADA WCAG 2.1 compliance
All businesses, whether online or within a building are under American with Disability Act (ADA) regulations. For online businesses, this may come as a surprise. What does a law intended for architecture and urban planning…
ADA WCAG Compliance Checklist for a Public Website
You’ve already taken the first steps towards a compliant website! Just the fact that you’re here means you’re committed to doing the right thing. There is no turning back now. What we’ll give you is…
Basics of Manually Testing Your Website for ADA
Designing for all abilities isn’t just the right thing to do, it makes good business sense. The benefits of becoming compliant far outweigh the effort, and it’s not hard to do. Besides dodging a PR…
Overview of WCAG and what changed in 2.1
In June of 2019 the W3 organization released version 2.1 of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) as a candidate release. This post is an overview of what WCAG is, how to understand the…
Small Businesses Particularly Vulnerable for Digital ADA Lawsuits
What some claim is borderline abusive litigations, digital ADA lawsuits are sweeping through the United States. Small businesses are particularity vulnerable to have website ADA lawsuits brought against them. The ADA, or Americans with Disabilities…
3 Reasons You Should Take Advantage of Adally’s Totally Free ADA Website Scan and Widget
Ok, so you’re starting to understand the importance of having an ADA accessible website, but you have no idea where to even start to check if your site is accessible, right? Trust us, we understand…
ADA Lawsuits Are on the Rise: Is Your Dealership Ready?
Car dealerships are usually familiar with the compliance challenges that come with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). They are aware of the need to be accommodating to employees who have disabilities to make sure…
What Does Section 508 Mean to my Business?
Ok, so you’ve started studying up on website accessibility, and you think you’re getting the hang of it… and then you start reading about something called Section 508. Now you’re confused – what’s Section 508,…
10 Great Reasons To Make Your Website Accessible
Even though our world is increasingly connected, not everyone has equal access to online resources. Persons living with disability may not be able to view, navigate, or understand your website. Due to many factors, website…
Tips to Make Your Website Accessible
If you were opening a store, company, or office, would hide the entrance and lock the door during business hours? Of course not. This makes your place inaccessible. Instead, you look for the best location…
Website Accessibility in 5 Simple Steps
You’ve done it! You’ve finally got your website up and running, and business is booming! Your site is visually stunning – you have awesome pictures and graphics galore. That video you commissioned about your corporate…
Win for Disability Advocates: Supreme Court Denies Domino’s Petition over Website Compliance
When the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed in 1990, the internet was a few years away from becoming a part of everyday life. However, the underlying principles of ADA have an impact on…
Why An ADA Compliant Website Makes Sense For Any Brand
Are you thinking about making your site an Americans with Disability Act (ADA) complaint website? Three fundamental reasons establish, without a doubt, that ADA compliance makes sense. It’s a formidable combination of ethical, legal, and…