When considering the look and content of the website for your business, you probably thought about organization, color schemes, appearance, what services and products to list, and so on… but you probably didn’t think about accessibility and how your website functions for people with disabilities.
While the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law in 1990 – before the internet became a crucial part of daily life – the courts have repeatedly ruled that websites are also public spaces that fall under the jurisdiction of the ADA and therefore require compliance.
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