JULY 2024
CHAMBER CONNEC TION
SANTA MARIA VALLEY CHAMBER MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
UNDERSTANDING WEBSITE ADA COMPLIANCE FOR SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS In today’s digital age, ensuring your website is ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant is crucial, especially for small business owners. ADA compliance means making your website accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. Non-compliance can lead to litigation and fines, but more importantly, it excludes a significant portion of the population from accessing your services. This article will help you understand ADA compliance and how you can implement accessible solutions which will mitigate risks of ADA litigation. Levels of Website ADA Compliance ADA compliance is based on the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), which are divided into the following three levels. 1. Level A - Minimum Accessibility: This is the most basic web accessibility level. It addresses issues that could prevent a disabled user from navigating a website, such as missing alt text for images or improper form labeling. Continued on p. 2
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