If you’re not an internet guru, you may be wondering, what is ADA compliance? ADA compliance refers to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards for Accessible Design, which states that all websites (and other electronic information) need to be accessible to individuals with disabilities.
ADA compliance can be built directly into website design and differs from other free plugins in that the coding that’s built directly into the website is accessible from all tools, including special technologies for disabled individuals. Failure to comply with ADA regulations can result in legal action taken against your business.
If your website is NOT ADA compliant, then you are liable! Here’s who needs to follow ADA requirements:
- Private employers with over 15 employees.
- State/government agencies.
- Businesses that operate for the benefit of the public.
If your website is not ADA compliant, it’s time to give a professional a call for website design services! Designers/developers typically use WCAG 2.0 guidelines to make websites ADA compliant and accessible for all individuals. Focusing on a few key aspects of accessibility, WCAG 2.0 guidelines promote digital accessibility for all individuals no matter their disability. Here are WCAG 2.0 areas of focus:
- Operable
- Perceivable
- Understandable
- Robust
At American Creative we help businesses throughout North America stay ADA compliant through professional website design services. With a reputation for providing quality service since 1997, we’ve served over 12,000 clients with their marketing and digital design needs. Originally starting out in telephone on-hold advertising programs, we’ve grown and expanded over the years to keep up with a competitive market to help our client’s businesses soar through innovative marketing methods.
Whether you’re just getting started or you’re looking to expand your business’s online presence, we work with you to create effective marketing strategies that grow your business and your client base. Call us today at (888) 226-7608 to chat with an expert about website design services.
