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Websites and the ADA: a potential EPLI minefield

Most businesses have some kind of internet presence, but not all ensure that their websites comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act, leaving them vulnerable to legal action.

By Philip R. Voluck | Updated on July 18, 2017
DOJ has declared that all forms of electronic and digital communication, including websites, must comply with the ADA's rules on accessibility.

What business doesn’t have a presence in cyberspace? What business doesn’t design and continually develop its website to reach the largest number of consumers?

What business uses a website that complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? If the amount of litigation is a measure, the answer to the last question is, “not enough.”

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