ADA/508 Compliance FAQs

 

What is ADA website accessibility compliance?

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 both exist to protect people with disabilities. Not only do they cover physical accessibility, but they also pertain to intellectual accessibility, including websites. Your website should offer accessible options for people with a variety of physical and cognitive disabilities.

Why is it Important for My Website to be ADA Compliant?

Aside from being the right thing to do for individuals with disabilities, if your website isn’t ADA compliant, you can be hit with a lawsuit. These lawsuits may range from a couple thousand dollars to hundreds of thousands depending on the size of the organization – but the average cost for small businesses is around $10k.