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Accessibility Compliance
$49.00/month
It is estimated that 15% of the world population (~1 billion people) and 26% of U.S. adults have some form of disability. Disabilities can be visual, auditory, cognitive, or physical. They can also be permanent, temporary, or situational. Digital accessibility means creating and maintaining a barrier-free digital experience so that individuals of all abilities can access—and interact with—online information.
Think about digital accessibility the same way you think of accessibility in the physical world. If a building isn’t designed for someone using an assistive device, like a wheelchair, that person is blocked from moving around that building. Similarly, if a website is not designed to work with assistive technology, like a screen reader, that individual is blocked from moving around that website.
Digital accessibility are features that enable users with disabilities to navigate, understand, and interact with digital content. An example would be support for assistive technologies (AT) like screen readers. Think of it as the “ramps and rails” of the digital world.
Features
- Significant Accessibility Improvement
- AI-Powered Tests & Fixes
- Access to Certified Accessibility Experts
- Simple Compliance Plan
- Visual Toolkit
- 24/7 Helpdesk
- Basic Legal Support & Warranty
Am I legally required to make my website accessible?
Yes, though the level of risk depends on your jurisdiction. For businesses in the U.S., the Department of Justice has publicly stated that the Americans with Disabilities Act ADA applies to websites. It applies equally to all businesses, regardless of their size or type, so businesses ranging from e-commerce websites, service websites, real estate, restaurants and more would fall within the scope of the ADA. While not all courts view the severity of non-compliance in the same way, accessibility lawsuits and demand letters are sharply on the rise. Courts often rule in favor of websites needing to be more accessible.
Does AudioEye support multiple languages?
Yes, our Visual Toolkit is offered in English, Spanish, and French.
Does digital accessibility apply only to the websites in the US?
While the US has one of the strongest legal frameworks around digital accessibility, an increasing number of countries, including Canada, Australia, and the UK, also legislate to protect the rights of users who have a disability.
Does the AudioEye Toolkit replace a screen reader or other Assistive Technology?
The AudioEye Toolbar does not replace a screen reader or other Assistive Technology (AT). The Toolbar is a customizable usability tool with features similar to many types of AT; however, users of assistive technology dedicate a lot of time customizing and learning how to use their particular tools, so it is unlikely that anyone with their own assistive tool would utilize the AudioEye Toolbar instead. The Toolbar does provide other elements users may wish to interact with should they want to explore its features, including submitting an accessibility barrier via the Help Desk.
I am a small business. Am I at risk of a digital accessibility lawsuit?
Yes, though the level of risk depends on your jurisdiction. For businesses in the U.S., the Department of Justice has publicly stated that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to websites. It applies equally to all businesses, regardless of their size or type, so businesses ranging from e-commerce websites, service websites, real estate, restaurants and more would fall within the scope of the ADA. While not all courts view the severity of non-compliance in the same way, accessibility lawsuits and demand letters are sharply on the rise. Courts often rule in favor of websites needing to be more accessible. As a small business, you would be at risk of digital accessibility lawsuits if you have not yet taken action to make your site accessible.
What does digital accessibility compliance mean?
In general, “compliance,” as it relates to digital accessibility, refers to compliance with regulations and laws. As it relates to legal demand letters relating to digital accessibility, “compliance” refers to the actions a company is taking to address or comply with the demands. While AudioEye always recommends seeking legal counsel in the event a demand letter is received regarding digital accessibility, in general, once you begin the process of addressing – or complying with – the demands outlined, and you detail these actions in your response through legal counsel, you are working toward compliance and therefore, generally eliminating your risk as it pertains to the legal demand letter. That is, of course, assuming you complete the process of making your website accessible.
What is WCAG?
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines are part of a series of web accessibility guidelines published by the Web Accessibility Initiative of the World Wide Web Consortium, the main international standards organization for the Internet. They are a set of recommendations for making Web content more accessible.
What laws specifically address digital accessibility?
Depending on jurisdiction, there are a number of laws that could apply to web accessibility. In the U.S., primary compliance is dictated by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state laws, such as the California Unruh Civil Rights Act, with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) providing guidance. Click here for more information.
What standards does AudioEye use to test for accessibility?
AudioEye tests against W3C Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 success criteria for levels A and AA. Our goal is to help you achieve WCAG 2.1 AA conformance, which is the international industry standard.
What types of disabilities are affected by digital accessibility?
In addition to people with vision impairment, accessibility also greatly benefits those who have impaired mobility, are prone to seizures, have a learning or developmental disability, have hearing loss, or who are aging.
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