Website accessibility lawsuits in the United States are becoming more common.
In fact, industry analysts note that the number of web accessibility lawsuits has grown 19.8% this year and that retailers account for 73.7% of digital accessibility lawsuits.
Some of the suits attempt to extort small businesses, but other cases have led to penalties against business owners.
Creating or updating a site to reach the point of accessibility must be a priority for site owners.
Knowing and understanding WCAG, 508, and ADA compliance is a good start when making your site as accessible as possible.
WCAG vs. 508 vs. ADA: Get to Know Key Website Compliance Standards
Website compliance standards are relatively new; at the very least, enforcement of these standards is just beginning to impact site owners.
There are three main types of compliance standards that you can follow:
If you’re found to violate ADA compliance, your first violation may result in a penalty of $55,000 to $75,000. Subsequent violations can result in a $150,000 fine.
However, there are different requirements of each standard that web developers and site owners need to know.
ADA Basics
Website accessibility is found under Chapter 5, Title II of the legislation and applies to governments, nonprofit organizations, and businesses.
Even if your site doesn’t fall within these categories, it’s recommended that you try and make your website accessible.
Businesses with federal funding may lose their funding if their site isn’t...
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