Accessibility is not just a buzzword; it's a necessity.
Ensuring your digital content is ADA-compliant and accessible to everyone, regardless of language, location, ability, or communication barriers, is crucial and legally mandated.
By making your website inclusive, you:
- Ensure compliance with legal requirements to avoid financial repercussions
- Reach qualifying customers without excluding potential partners
- Improve user experience for all visitors to easily engage and take action
- Demonstrate conscious regard for your audience and their experience
Check to see if your website is ADA compliant. Evolve Systems proudly supports diversity, equity, and inclusion and offers the strategies and tools you need to be inclusive, too.
FAQ About Web Accessibility
What is ADA Compliance?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a United States civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life and ensures equal access to goods, services, and facilities, whether physical or digital.
ADA compliance requires websites to be accessible to users with disabilities, including those who use assistive technologies like screen readers, voice recognition software, or alternative input devices. Since individuals have different needs, it is important to have flexible support options to accommodate the differing requirements.
Why is Accessibility Compliance Important?
Failing to provide content in a consumable format may cost your business. If a potential customer, client, or partner cannot successfully navigate your website, digest your content, and take action to engage, you are leaving opportunities on the table and neglecting to serve everyone seeking your services. This is an ethical responsibility and aligns with any business claiming to prioritize customer service or customer experience by actively prioritizing the user.
In addition to the business aspect, there are also legal ramifications for neglecting to comply with accessibility regulations. Legal actions may include fines and hefty lawsuits that far outweigh the investment of being digitally accessible. According to ADA Site Compliance, “the economic impact of web inaccessibility is about $16.8 billion,” making a substantial statement to businesses who avoid compliance
Is ADA-Compliance Legally Required?
ADA compliance is a legal mandate for most websites, enabling users to access, read, understand, and engage with your content. The Americans with Disabilities Act applies to any business with 15 or more employees, including private businesses at the local, state, or federal level that rely on the general public. There are a few exemptions, such as places of worship and private clubs, but everyone should provide accessible content regardless of legality.
Section 508 of the Act pertains to all Electronic and Information Data, including your website. It imposes additional technical standards from the Federal Government on top of the functional performance criteria already mandated. If you have an eCommerce website, ADA Compliance should be an immediate concern to mitigate the risk of legal action against your business.
In addition to the ADA, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) provide specific criteria for making digital content accessible.
There is a lot to adhere to, especially with the legality considerations, so we recommend consulting a professional agency partner or accessibility compliance expert to help you implement the correct tools and cover all requirements.
How do I Make My Website ADA Compliant & Accessible?
There are various ways to check for compliance, such as web accessibility audits, and several tools for user support implementation. Like anything else, these tools offer a wide range of quality and control options. Scan your website for free to check if it is ADA-compliant.
Since ADA compliance involves sensitive legal regulations, Evolve Systems has vetted these applications and implemented the leading automated web accessibility solution powered by AI— AccessiBe’s AccessWidget. Our web accessibility services include the installation, configuration, and management of your website compliance widget to deliver the user-friendly interaction your customers deserve.
The AccessWidget creates an incredibly inclusive website experience with intuitive features to assist your users in accessing, identifying, understanding, and engaging with your content.
What is the AccessWidget from Evolve?
Evolve Systems partners with AccessiBe to make website accessibility compliance convenient, affordable, and customized. Your AccessWidget includes accessibility functions to serve user needs across the spectrum, making it accessible for individuals with visual, motor, cognitive, and other disabilities while maintaining compliance with all standards and requirements.
The AccessWidget is a powerful tool that speaks for itself. To see how it works, click this icon at the bottom left of your screen to explore its features and functionality in real-time.
Key ADA-Compliant Accessibility features include:
Accessibility Profiles designed to serve specific needs
Vision Impaired, Seizure Safe, ADHD-Friendly, Cognitive Disabilities, Keyboard Navigation, and Blind Users
AI-Powered Adjustments for seamless accessibility
Ongoing interpretation of website elements for newly added content and intuitive accommodation of screen readers and keyboard navigation
Why Partner with Evolve for Accessibility Compliance?
We do the legwork for you, covering all technical setup, ongoing technical assistance, and user training to understand the functionality and opportunities.
Partner with Evolve for:
- Hands-off installation of the AccessiBe AccessWidget
- Custom configuration of widget design to align with your brand and website aesthetic
- Ongoing support and annual subscription renewals
- Continuous compliance with evolving standards and regulations
Make My Website ADA-Compliant and Accessible
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