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Website Accessibility: Inclusivity and Compliance
November 2, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Discover the power of inclusivity with our upcoming Website Accessibility: Inclusivity and Compliance for All.
Click the following link to register: https://bit.ly/45Y8LjT
What is website accessibility? In essence, it’s about making your website accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. More than a social good, it’s a legal and ethical consideration. The rise in federal lawsuits regarding ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) accessibility underscores its importance.
Join local marketing and design professionals Jeremy Gerster from SKY Advertising, Keri Goff from the Brevard Achievement Center, and Stephanie Byrd from The Viera Company as they shine a spotlight on the critical yet overlooked topic of website accessibility.
In this digital era, a website is the face of your business. But are you aware of the international standards for digital accessibility? They’re set by the W3C (World Wide Web Consortium) and known as WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines). In the U.S., there’s also Section 508, which applies to government agencies, nonprofits, and federal contractors.
If you’re wondering if ADA compliance is mandatory for your website, consider these factors:
- Are you a public service business?
- A state or local government agency?
- A company with at least 15 employees?
If yes, then ADA compliance is essential for you.
Even if these conditions don’t apply to you, accessibility is about inclusivity. Making your website accessible enhances user experience for everyone, not just those with disabilities. A truly successful website is one that empathetically caters to all users.
In our workshop, we will break down how to make your website ADA compliant. Key principles include:
- Easy to understand content: Keep content clear and simple.
- User-friendly design: Prioritize simplicity and ease of navigation.
- Equal experiences: Ensure the same quality of experience for all users.
- Versatility: Offer alternate ways of presenting your content.
Our panelists will offer practical steps toward compliance, such as using actual text instead of images with text, providing text resizing options, and maintaining good contrast ratios, and will discuss practical strategies, from programming to widgets, that can help improve your site’s accessibility. We’ll also explore exciting new developments like the use of generative AI to fix accessibility issues.
It’s essential to remember that non-compliance with ADA guidelines could result in legal ramifications. For instance, there was a 15% increase in ADA-related lawsuits in the last year.
Website accessibility isn’t just about avoiding lawsuits—it’s about opening your virtual doors to everyone, enriching user experiences, and boosting your business potential. So, are you ready to embark on this journey toward accessibility?
Join us in person for our workshop and elevate your website to new heights of inclusivity and user-friendliness.
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