The answer varies by industry. Many organizations are required by law to make their digital content accessible. For others, Courts are overwhelmingly ruling in favor of accessibility. So, while the rule of law can be confusing, there's no question an accessible site reduces legal risk and opens a business to a larger consumer base.

Federal and State legislation often exempts smaller businesses from some of the legal and regulatory requirements that publicly listed companies and other large enterprises must fulfill. However, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) does not discriminate. For all intents and purposes, it applies equally to all businesses, regardless of their size. Bakeries, restaurants, bars, barber shops, and laundromats are all cited as examples of entities that fall within the scope of the Act.

While there are laws that specifically mention—and require—accessible digital content, some legislation is dependent upon the Court's interpretation. For example, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) does not specifically mention digital compliance, but Title III of the ADA does require that a "place of public accommodation" is accessible. Today, U.S. Courts are interpreting a "place of public accommodation" to include the Internet and are therefore ruling in favor of digital accessibility.

Thousands of organizations are facing legal action from plaintiffs claiming ADA Title III violations, and we're here to help. Our step-by-step guide walks you through understanding the problem, how to address it, and how the AudioEye solution gets you on the path to compliance quickly.

AudioEye tests against W3C Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 success criteria for levels A and AA. Our goal is to help customers achieve WCAG 2.1 AA conformance, which is the international industry standard.