In April 2024, the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) has been updated to define websites as “places of public accommodation”. This means that websites, including privately-owned sites, must be inclusive of all audiences, following accessibility guidelines set forward by the World Wide Web Consortium (WC3). Please consider discussing this change the law with a legal professional to assess your legal exposure*. Whether or not your site is required by law to be accessible, you can still be targeted for a accessibility lawsuit.
The Stats of the Matter
Of US Population
25% (70M) of US citizens report having a disability**
Of All Websites
Lawsuits Filed
Demand letters sent
A quarter million demand letters were sent in 2024, leading to costly settlements****
Accessibility Services
- Preliminary website audit
- Remediation of existing WordPress site
- Remediation of PDFS
- New WordPress site builds
- Scheduled audits and remediation
- Accessibility training
The right thing to do
Prioritizing accessibility on your website can help shield your business from a lawsuit*. The bonus is that this can raise your visibility on Google, while at the same time giving your brand a boost. It’s also the right thing to do. The smart move is to work accessibility into your ongoing business plan.
Let’s talk more
We’d be happy to schedule a call with you to discuss how to tailor a digital accessibility strategy to work for your business. Please fill out the form below and we’ll be in contact soon!
*Andiamo Creative is not qualified to give legal advice, please consult your lawyer about your company’s exposure.
**2024 CDC Statistics ***2024 Accessibility Checker ****2024 Foremost Media