Does ADA apply to websites?

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law in 1990. The ADA is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all places that are open to the general public.

The ADA applies to all businesses that are open to the public, including restaurants, hotels, retail stores, theaters, sports arenas, and parks. In addition, the ADA applies to all government agencies and organizations, including state and local governments.

The ADA also applies to websites. Any website that is publicly accessible must be compliant with the ADA. This means that the website must be accessible to individuals with disabilities, including those who use screen readers.

There are a few different ways to make a website accessible. One way is to use alt tags to describe images. This allows screen reader users to understand the content of the website.

Another way to make a website accessible is to use HTML headings. Headings help to organize the content on a page and make it easier to navigate.

In addition, websites must be designed to work with assistive technologies, such as screen readers. This means that the website must be able to be navigated using only the keyboard.

The ADA requires that all websites be accessible to everyone. This includes people with disabilities. By making your website accessible, you are ensuring that everyone has the same opportunity to access your content.

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