Let’s ask Google.
Is your website required, by law, to be ADA compliant? TECHNICALLY, NO!
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title III, which concerns public businesses, does not specifically address websites. However, local and state government websites must be accessible under Title II of the ADA and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.
ADA compliant websites are designed for everybody. It should allow those with disabilities to use a website in a way that works for them.
If you think about it, being a more accessible website means more traffic, more traffic = more business.
Can you possibly be sued if your website is NOT ADA compliant? ABSOLUTELY, YES!
If your website is only web-based, you can be sued and theoretically lose a case on the merits in court. Web-based businesses with no physical presence are increasingly being swept up in ADA compliance. Although not all courts agree on this, plaintiffs’ law firms just move the venue to courts that do.
Is Your Business subject to ADA requirements?
ADA laws effect employers with 15 or more employees, including state and local governments. It also applies to employment agencies and to labor organizations.
The ADA’s nondiscrimination standards apply to federal sector employees under section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act, as amended, and its implementing rules.
How much does it cost to make a website ADA compliant?
ADA Compliance first requires that you assess the damage, starting with an audit from $500 to $10,000. And the cost of making your website accessible ranges from $3,000 to $50,000.
Is there a less costly solution for upgrading a Web Site?