The Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") was
enacted to make American society more accessible for people with
disabilities. While many business owners may be familiar with
physical accessibility improvements such as wheelchair ramps and
Braille signs, fewer are aware that the U.S. Department of Justice
("DOJ"), class action plaintiffs' attorneys and some
federal courts alike have reinterpreted ADA accessibility
regulations to apply to website operators.
Have you been sued for website ADA accessibility-related
claims?
Do Websites Need to Be ADA Compliant?
Pursuant to Title III of the ADA, business owners are required
to provide persons with disabilities with equal access to certain
public accommodations. While the ADA does not expressly
mention website accessibility, the DOJ has previously applied ADA
accessibility regulations to websites and has taken ADA enforcement
action against website owners.
