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2024 Mid-Year ADA Lawsuit Trends
As we reach the midpoint of 2024, website owners, developers, and content creators must stay informed about key developments in web accessibility and ADA lawsuits. These issues can significantly impact your online business, and being proactive is critical to protecting yourself from potential legal challenges. Understanding ADA Lawsuits The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ensures […]
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The True Cost of ADA Lawsuits
As a business owner with an online presence, you’re likely familiar with the importance of keeping up with legal requirements and ensuring your website meets certain standards. However, one area that might not be on your radar but deserves serious attention is web accessibility and the potential for ADA lawsuits. Understanding Web Accessibility Web accessibility […]
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Why Web Accessible Fonts Matter for Your Website
Design, page layout, and navigation all play a big role in making a website accessible. But the smaller details—like font—are just as important. Designing accessible content isn’t just about picking an easy-to-read font. Even with accessible fonts, people with low vision, cognitive, language, and learning disabilities might still have trouble reading due to factors like […]
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New ADA Title II Guidelines: What You Need to Know
For years, digital accessibility advocates and state and local governments have grappled with the lack of clear guidelines regarding web accessibility under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Thankfully, that’s about to change. On April 8, the U.S. Attorney General signed a new rule under ADA Title II, setting clear web accessibility standards for state […]
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5 Best Practices for Maintaining Web Accessibility
You’ve dedicated a lot of time and money to ensure your website is accessible to users with disabilities. But web accessibility is not just a one-time task; it’s an ongoing commitment. Once your website or app is built or remediated, how do you keep it accessible? Maintenance. Maintenance is one of the most important pieces […]
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Is Your Website Exempt From the ADA?
As experts in digital accessibility, we get asked a lot of questions by potential clients. But one question stands out: Why should I make my website accessible if disabled customers can’t use my products or services? Do I have to follow the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? It can be hard to know exactly how […]
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Navigating Digital Accessibility Regulation in 2024
Significant changes in digital accessibility legislation took place in 2023 that will significantly affect how businesses operate online in 2024. Accessibility has become a central focus in the United States Department of Justice, state legislatures, and even in Europe. These changes will have implications for businesses going forward, and it is essential for them to […]
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Web Accessibility: The Wayfair Example
Wayfair, one of the internet’s leading home goods and furniture retailers, was hit with another class action lawsuit in June. The lawsuit alleged that the company’s website was not accessible to legally blind customers. In this legal action, Seana Cromitie, a visually impaired woman, claimed that she encountered accessibility issues while attempting to purchase a […]
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The ADA’s New Shift Towards Web Accessibility
In an age where our online and offline worlds are increasingly intertwined, ensuring web accessibility for all is not just a matter of convenience—it’s a matter of civil rights. Enter the U.S. Department of Justice, which is poised to take a monumental step toward making the virtual world more inclusive. As they gear up to […]
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Are Bots Sending Web Accessibility Demand Letters?
Web accessibility has increasingly become a focal point for online businesses in recent years. In the digital era, the importance of making sure every user has access to web content cannot be overstated. But what happens when this rightful concern becomes a potential legal pitfall for businesses? A recent wave of demand letters related to […]
