An issue frequently raised in "drive-by" Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA) lawsuits is the claim that a
company's website is not accessible to users with disabilities.
Some websites can pose significant barriers for people with
disabilities including those who (a) are blind or have low vision,
(b) are deaf or hard of hearing, (c) have mobility-related
disabilities, (d) have some type of learning or cognitive
disabilities. In addition to having physically accessible
facilities, the ADA requires businesses to have compliant websites,
although the ADA and the case law interpreting it are unclear
regarding what standards must be met for compliance.
The ADA does not define website accessibility. It is generally
understood to mean the practice of making websites accessible to
persons with disabilities, which allows everyone to navigate,
understand, and interact with the website and incorporates features
that enhance access to the website and removes barriers
