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Increased Web Accessibility
On March 18, 2022, the U.S. Department of Justice published a set of guidelines on website accessibility and the Americans with Disabilities Act, an antidiscrimination law passed in 1990.
On March 18, 2022, the U.S. Department of Justice published a set of guidelines on website accessibility and the Americans with Disabilities Act, anantidiscrimination law passed in 1990.
According to the updated guidelines,commercial websites fall under Title III of the ADA. Title III applies tobusinesses that are "open to the public," such as banks, retailshops, hospitals, restaurants, and performing arts venues. It also applies toe-commerce businesses and other "online-only" ventures.
Although the DOJ guidelines don't include hard-and-fast rules businesses must follow, they do offer some guidance on eliminating barriers to accessibility.
As a result, one of the biggest web design trends of 2023 is the demand for accessible designs. For example, websites with embedded videos should offer captions to help users with visual impairments understand the content.
According to the updated guidelines,commercial websites fall under Title III of the ADA. Title III applies tobusinesses that are "open to the public," such as banks, retailshops, hospitals, restaurants, and performing arts venues. It also applies toe-commerce businesses and other "online-only" ventures.
Accessible websites also make it easy for users to perceive information and navigate their user interfaces.