American Disabilities Act: The ADA protects people with disabilities from discrimination, including on the internet.
The purpose of ADA Compliance is to make all websites easy to use for EVERYONE.
That includes people with disabilities.
20% of the world population has a disability, that leaves 1.5 billion people with disabilities who deserve equality.
Requirements are things like having clear text, readable colors, and easy navigation.
Why should you care about this?
FIRST, it’s the right thing to do.
Your web presence should include everyone, this shows your clients you care.
SECOND, it’s the law in the USA.
Not being ADA compliant can lead to lawsuits and fines.
From 2018 until 2021, over 120,000 lawsuits were filed related to ADA compliance– that is a 300% increase in charges filed. (Source)
The numbers will continue to increase as the need for accessibility is becoming more prominent and urgent.
THIRD, making your website compliant opens the door to inviting more customers.