If you are looking for an accessible
web design then look no further. Melissa Nava is
an expert in accessible website design and can make your website
conform to the latest accessibility standards. Any web designer
can create a website that works for the general population.
We build websites to work for everyone.
Did you know that anywhere between 10 to 30% of the users
of the internet may be disabled in one way or the other? This
means that if your website does not take in mind accessibility
standards, you may be blocking 10 - 30% of your customers
from even seeing your online product.
If you are a US government entity or business there may also
be certain laws that you need to follow regarding accessibility.
Section 255 of the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) Telecommunication Act:
This act covers websites being accessible and communications.
Depending on the requirements of Section 255, your website
may or may not held liable for following this law. This does
cover communications, which would cover your site if your
website communicates, sends emails, live help, internet telephone
calls, and everything that is combined within that is covered
by this FCC law, this would include buttons, form elements,
etc. The FCC receives complaints regarding websites or other
communication equipment and programs and then the FCC has
sole jurisdiction over the enforcement, they have no "private
right of action".
Section 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act:
This covers Federal Government and their websites, among
other information technology products. There are a guideline
of standards that are needed to be followed to be in compliance.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
It is unclear as to whether a user were to press charges
against a business against the ADA because of an inaccessable
website. Depending on the circumstances, this type of an issue
can sway either way for or against the business. The fact
is as a business with an online service you could get sued
for not being accessible, and it is better to be safe than
sorry, right. The US Department of Justice and the ADA have
recommendations and laws regarding accessibility standards.
The US Department of Justice says that the ADA covers websites.
Either way, we would strongly urge you to consider making
accessible design a part of your website. It is always better
to be proactive rather than reactive when final legislation
is made regarding businesses on the web and accessibility
design.
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