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  • How Digital Accessibility Training Reduces Legal Risk

    You’ve already put in the work. Your site has been remediated, the big accessibility issues are behind you, and things are finally in a good place. That’s huge. But here’s the thing—accessibility doesn’t stay fixed on its own.

    Websites evolve fast. New content gets published. Layouts shift. Design trends change. And unless your internal team knows how to keep accessibility in place, even small updates can knock you out of compliance before you realize it.

    This is where digital accessibility training becomes your secret weapon. It’s not about starting over—it’s about staying in control, protecting your investment, and building confidence across your team.

    Why Accessibility Isn’t “One and Done”

    If you’ve ever updated a button style or added an image without checking the alt text, you already get it: accessibility issues can sneak in easily.

    Every time your team touches the website—whether it’s a blog post, a product update, or a code tweak—they’re either maintaining compliance… or breaking it.

    Remediation isn’t the finish line. It’s the starting point for sustainable accessibility. And without digital accessibility training, your team is basically driving without a map. One wrong turn, and you’re back in legal territory.

    The Legal Stakes: Second-Time Lawsuits Are Surging

    Here’s a stat that should stick: 41% of accessibility lawsuits last year were filed against companies that had already been sued before. That’s not a coincidence. It’s a sign.

    Fixing things once doesn’t mean you’re covered forever. If issues come back—especially the same ones—courts notice. And they’re less patient the second time around.

    Digital accessibility training helps your team catch issues early, long before they show up in a legal complaint. It’s the difference between being reactive and being resilient.

    Training Makes You Proactive, Not Dependent

    When your team is trained, they can:

    • Spot accessibility problems in real-time
    • Design and code with accessibility in mind from the start
    • Review content before it goes live—not after complaints roll in

    Instead of waiting for a vendor audit (and the invoice that comes with it), you can handle it in-house. That means fewer delays, fewer emergencies, and fewer costs.

    Digital accessibility training empowers your team to do accessibility right—the first time.

    It’s Not Just the ADA Anymore

    If your organization works with government agencies, serves international users, or plans to expand globally, accessibility compliance means more than just the ADA.

    You’ve got:

    • Section 508 in the U.S.
    • EN 301 549 in the EU
    • AODA in Ontario, Canada
    • And, of course, WCAG, which ties it all together

    Training helps your team navigate all of it. No guessing. No scrambling. Just smart, informed decisions that keep you compliant across borders.

    Why Training Costs Less (and Does More) Than You Think

    Hiring outside help every time something breaks? That adds up—fast.

    • Emergency audits
    • Last-minute fixes
    • Legal consultations
    • Brand damage

    Now compare that to the cost of training your internal team once—and watching them catch and prevent those issues every day.

    Digital accessibility training is a one-time investment that keeps paying off. It saves time, reduces legal risk, and builds real, lasting confidence across departments.

    What 216digital’s Training Really Looks Like

    At 216digital, we don’t do cookie-cutter courses. Your team isn’t generic—and your training shouldn’t be either.

    Here’s what our digital accessibility training includes:

    • Custom learning paths based on your CMS, platform, and team roles
    • Modules for designers, developers, content creators, and PMs
    • Real examples from your own website
    • Practical tips that match the tools you already use
    • Built-in support for the remediation work you’ve already completed

    This isn’t about teaching theory. It’s about building confidence and making sure your site stays accessible.

    Who Needs to Be Trained?

    Short answer: anyone who touches your website. Because accessibility isn’t just a dev thing. It’s not just a design thing. It’s a whole team thing.

    • Developers learn to code accessibly from the ground up
    • Content creators learn how to format text, links, and images the right way
    • Designers learn how to make inclusive choices from the start
    • QA testers learn what to look for before pushing updates live

    When the whole team is on the same page, accessibility becomes second nature—not an afterthought.

    A Human Approach That Actually Sticks

    At 216digital, we live this stuff. We’re developers, writers, testers, and designers just like you. We’ve seen how frustrating accessibility can be when it feels like a mystery—and we’re here to make it feel manageable.

    Our digital accessibility training is:

    • Practical – You’ll use what you learn right away
    • Approachable – No jargon, no lectures, just real conversations
    • Supportive – We’re here to help, not to judge

    Accessibility is about people. So is training.

    The Bottom Line: Keep What You’ve Built

    You’ve already made a big investment in accessibility. Don’t let it fade over time.

    Digital accessibility training is how you protect that work, reduce legal risk, and give your team the tools to move forward with confidence.

    Let’s make sure your website stays inclusive—for everyone who needs it.

    Ready to empower your team? Learn more and schedule a custom session at 216digital.com/216digit-training

    Greg McNeil

    April 30, 2025
    Web Accessibility Training
    Accessibility, Accessibility Training, Marketing, Web Accessibility, Web Accessibility Training, web development, Website Accessibility
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