How Many People Are Impacted by a Disability?
It is estimated there are 1.3 billion people who are disabled throughout the world, yet only 3 percent of websites are designed to be accessible for those with disabilities with full and equal access all the website’s functionality and content. In the US, 61 million people or approximately 25 percent of the population live with disabilities.
What Types of Disabilities Must Be Included in Website Compliance?
- Physical – limited motor skills, impairments, or involuntary movements
- Cognitive – neurological disorders, distractibility, or learning impairment
- Visual – blindness, low vision, or difficulty with contrast
- Auditory – deafness or hard of hearing
- Speech – communication impairments
Who Sets Website Accessibility Standards?
The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) has developed and oversees the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). State and local governments web content and mobile apps must satisfy (WCAG) Version 2.1, Level AA.
What Needs to Comply with Accessibility Standards?
- Website architecture, functionality and content
- Site documents
- Linked third-party websites
- Third-party content contractors or service providers
What Are Some Examples of the 50 Specific Elements of ADA Compliance?
- Site architecture, navigation, and function
- Page title, headings, images, links, and color contrasts
- Text size, color and background contrasts
- Fill-in forms
- Content readability and syntax
- Multimedia such as audio and video content
What Could Be the Consequences of Noncompliance?
Municipalities may receive a noncompliance letter stating a deadline for compliance along with potential fines. Settlements of nonmunicipal lawsuits have averaged $35,000.
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