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Compliance Necessity:
Most ADA website lawsuits are filed against businesses, which are considered “places of public accommodation” under the law which also includes government sites. Over the past few years, digital accessibility lawsuits are up more than 50%, resulting in at least 10 new suits being filed per day. ♦ Websites for, or funded by, state or local governments ♦ Websites for businesses
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Compliance Principles:
Perceivable - Users must be able to perceive the information being presented (it can't be invisible to all of their senses) Operable - Users must be able to operate the interface (the interface cannot require interaction that a user cannot perform) Understandable - Users must be able to comprehend the information as well as the operation of the user interface. Robust - Users must be able to access the content as technologies advance (as technologies and user agents evolve, the content should remain accessible)
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SEO & ADA Compliance:
ADA compliance falls under website SEO. This is because it completes certain elements related to SEO criteria, but not all. Examples: • Color Optimization - ADA requirement but doesn't help SEO ranking. • URL Slugs - Helps SEO ranking but not ADA requirement. • Tab Order - once did not effect ranking (hidden content) but now does. • Scanners aren't 100% accurate because they check for filled in blanks.
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Social Media:
The ADA has a not-so-black-and-white relationship with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). Although WCAG 2.0 AA standards are mandatory under other U.S. laws. • Level A is the minimum level. • Level AA includes all Level A and AA requirements. Many organizations strive to meet Level AA. • Level AAA includes all Level A, AA, and AAA requirements.
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Benchmarks:
We provide benchmark scores for your website, ensuring it meets the necessary accessibility standards. With our comprehensive service, you can rest assured that your site is inclusive and accessible to all users, regardless of their abilities.