Thank you! This is a very comprehensive description of what ADA is about and it is really helpful. Can you share the link to the tool you use? I could not find it in the description. It would be really cool to see a similar summary about CCPA compliance.
It was easy for me. I simply deleted my two websites since it was going to be to expensive to get them ADA compliant. I can always advertise on third party websites.
That is certainly one option. If you do start new websites or restore the prior sites, technology has made it pretty affordable these days. Have you checked out Accessibe? accessibe.com/a/axt08zw
Running a business comes with someresponsibility, which can sometimes feel onerous, for sure. This ADA requirement is a good thing from the viewpoint those with visual, hearing, or other impairments that, without the ADA, prevent them from accessing basic places of public accommodation.
I’ve seen the history of lawyers going after large businesses with deep pockets over ADA violations. Apparently it seems all brick and mortar stores are compliant so they got the regulators to modify the rules to go after websites to create new revenue streams. I agree physical buildings should be accessible but websites? Why can’t they just have a browser plug in to make sites ada friendly translated?
@@talbertreynolds That is a policy decision Congress/DOJ made to place the onus of accessibility on businesses, rather than disabled persons. But the good news is, compliance isn't difficult. You can get very close with a simple plug-in of your own. I like Accessibe: fxmedlaw.com/ADA
It really does feel like some huge scheme. Every "solution" I see on videos like this and many others, features someone all too quick to link you to their partnered website of choice selling a widget/ website accessibility extension with pretty crude recurring monthly payments, considering what's really being offered. An emphasis on accessibility for those that need it, is almost always a good thing, but the way this is unfolding just reeks of greedy hands in every corner you look in..The people suing small businesses, the lawyers involved in these settlements, and these online companies offering ADA compliant widgets. With so many businesses utilizing online webshop services from places like Wix, Godaddy, Lightspeed, etc. You'd think some of this responsibility wouldn't fall solely on the business owners, already paying to use their webpage builder (which as we're seeing, isn't safe from getting hit by this craziness), where the tools provided clearly aren't enough.
What if your website doesn't sell anything?
What if I have eyes but choose to keep them closed? Can I sue because a website discriminated against me?
Link to "audi-ai"?
Thank you! This is a very comprehensive description of what ADA is about and it is really helpful. Can you share the link to the tool you use? I could not find it in the description. It would be really cool to see a similar summary about CCPA compliance.
Hi Cesar, The link is there now. Thanks!
@Functional Lawyer What about mobile apps? Does a mobile app have to be ADA compliant?
What if you are not a registered business?
Then your business is defaulted to a sole proprietorship, and it must follow the same rules. Here is the widget I use: fxmedlaw.com/ADA
Does this affect Europe?
WCAG 2.1 is a global initiative, but you will have to check the EU rules in place
What website?
In general, if you have a website, then it is a place of public accommodation and needs to be accessible.
And the link?
Hi Diego, The link is added now. Thanks!
Get your ADA-Compliant Widget here: accessibe.com/a/axt08zw
It was easy for me. I simply deleted my two websites since it was going to be to expensive to get them ADA compliant. I can always advertise on third party websites.
That is certainly one option. If you do start new websites or restore the prior sites, technology has made it pretty affordable these days. Have you checked out Accessibe? accessibe.com/a/axt08zw
Yes.
Get your ADA-Compliant Widget here: accessibe.com/a/axt08zw
How idiotic is this. New revenue streams for lawyers.
Running a business comes with someresponsibility, which can sometimes feel onerous, for sure. This ADA requirement is a good thing from the viewpoint those with visual, hearing, or other impairments that, without the ADA, prevent them from accessing basic places of public accommodation.
I’ve seen the history of lawyers going after large businesses with deep pockets over ADA violations. Apparently it seems all brick and mortar stores are compliant so they got the regulators to modify the rules to go after websites to create new revenue streams.
I agree physical buildings should be accessible but websites? Why can’t they just have a browser plug in to make sites ada friendly translated?
@@talbertreynolds That is a policy decision Congress/DOJ made to place the onus of accessibility on businesses, rather than disabled persons. But the good news is, compliance isn't difficult. You can get very close with a simple plug-in of your own. I like Accessibe: fxmedlaw.com/ADA
It really does feel like some huge scheme. Every "solution" I see on videos like this and many others, features someone all too quick to link you to their partnered website of choice selling a widget/ website accessibility extension with pretty crude recurring monthly payments, considering what's really being offered.
An emphasis on accessibility for those that need it, is almost always a good thing, but the way this is unfolding just reeks of greedy hands in every corner you look in..The people suing small businesses, the lawyers involved in these settlements, and these online companies offering ADA compliant widgets.
With so many businesses utilizing online webshop services from places like Wix, Godaddy, Lightspeed, etc. You'd think some of this responsibility wouldn't fall solely on the business owners, already paying to use their webpage builder (which as we're seeing, isn't safe from getting hit by this craziness), where the tools provided clearly aren't enough.