Mandatory Digital Accessibility: Websites and Apps Must Be Usable by All.
This Act extends the protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to the digital realm, mandating that websites and applications used by employers, public entities, and businesses must be fully accessible to individuals with disabilities. Citizens gain the right to directly sue non-compliant entities and seek damages, ensuring equal participation in the digital economy and access to essential services.
Key points
All essential websites and applications (employment, government, commerce) must be designed to be perceivable, operable, and understandable by individuals with disabilities.
Individuals with disabilities can file lawsuits against non-compliant entities for lack of digital accessibility and seek compensatory and punitive damages, without first filing administrative complaints.
Small businesses are eligible for grants (up to $10,000) to help them fix or replace existing inaccessible websites and applications to meet the new standards.
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