American Disability Law
Dag Ronhovde • August 24, 2020
Why do you need to know about this law and how it applies to your website.
If your business falls under the physical ADA law such as stores, restaurants, hotels, movie theaters, museums, and doctor’s offices, etc. It now falls under the website accessibility law as an extension of the business.
All other businesses currently fall under the Human Rights Act, which stipulates any person deserves access to public venues, and all websites are public. So even if you're a sole proprietor in the service sector, you can easily get sued.
Supreme Court Rules ADA
Protections Apply to Websites
In light of the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recent ruling holding that the ADA protects access not just to restaurants and stores but also to the websites and apps of those businesses, web accessibility is no longer optional. If your website isn’t already accessible—so people with disabilities of hearing, movement, sight, and cognitive ability can use it—making it accessible is essential in your 2020 digital strategy.
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This video tells the story about businesses being sued due to a lack of website accessibility for people with disabilities and the importance of getting compliant with the ADA American Disability Act which applies to all business websites.