Residents of California may be interested in reading this article regarding an email sent to bicycle shops threatening them with non-ADA compliance regarding their websites. A law firm, known as the Cannon Law Firm out of Beverly Hills, California, has sent a letter...
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Month: September 2020
The rise of ADA website compliance lawsuits
Companies that have a presence online may be vulnerable to lawsuits if their websites are not compliant with the Americans With Disabilities Act. California businesses, including their web design contractors, should be especially vigilant about compliance. Statistics...
How to ensure a website is ADA compliant
Companies that offer online services must ensure that their websites comply with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). California businesses and others that don't comply with ADA website guidelines could face financial penalties of up to $150,000. In addition to...
ADA guidelines for hallways and doors
The Americans With Disabilities Act sets guidelines that facilities in California must follow to make hallways wheelchair accessible. It requires that halls measure no less than 36 inches wide for commercial establishments, and the halls must provide a clearance space...
Serial plaintiff gets no magic bullet from federal judge
Residents of California may be interested in learning about this recent ruling by a United States District Judge in the Northern District of New York. The plaintiff, who is disabled, has been filing "cookie cutter" lawsuits regarding ADA website compliance. Her recent...
Websites for various industries should be ADA-compliant
Residents and businesses in California might not know that ADA compliance is necessary for websites. An accessible website can increase the number of people that a business reaches in today's market. According to studies, customers with disabilities as well as their...
Disabled student forms student disability advocacy group
Colleges and universities in California are required to follow the accessibility rules of the Americans With Disabilities Act. While this law has been in effect for 30 years, many universities and colleges continue to have accessibility issues and may be unresponsive...