When most clients ask me about making their website ADA compliant, what they’re really asking is, can you help me not get sued (again)? Yes, I can. Let’s explain some of the progressions website owners should be making as they work through ADA compliance. Technical Compliance But what almost nobody realizes – including digital accessibility…
There’s no one correct way to write an accessibility statement unless required by law. However, two essential sections should be included in every statement. Since accessibility statements can have legal implications, and your organization’s policies and current accessibility status may affect the content, it’s advisable to consult with your attorney on the wording. In this…
On April 24, 2024, the Department of Justice (DOJ) introduced a rule under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), setting new standards for web and mobile app accessibility. In this guide, we’ll cover the essential information state and local governments need to know to meet the updated compliance requirements. As Assistant Attorney…
Introduction The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued a final rule updating Section 504 regulations to increase protections for individuals with disabilities. This guide summarizes the essential points of the new HHS web accessibility rule, focusing on digital accessibility requirements. This new rule provides for much needed updates to Section 504, for…
A VPAT® or Voluntary Product Accessibility Template is the template we use to create an ACR or Accessibility Conformance Report. This guide will instruct you on how to best fill-in and successfully complete the VPAT. This guide is based on the information found on the ITIC’s VPAT training PowerPoints and Section508.gov. Further, it’s important to…
Although The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act both protect against discrimination on the basis of disability, they are distinct laws that are completely different in scope. Let’s examine both laws and then highlight the differences. ADA The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a civil rights law that…
