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The ADA BookTarget Posts $196,200 Lead Accessibility Consultant JobKris Rivenburgh covers a Target full-time job post for an accessibility consultant with a potential $196,200 salary. This post highlights the need to assist the legal team on "investigations and questions related to digital accessibility compliance."
Digital accessibility consultants are in demand and this Target job post demonstrates it. Whether you're looking for career opportunities or starting your own business, there is money in digital accessibility.
Link to the job post:
https://www.a11yjobs.com/jobs/25e9l-lead-accessibility-consultant-program-managerremote-or-hybrid-target
#DigitalAccessibility #AccessibilityJobs #AccessibilityConsultants
Do you have a question about ADA compliance for websites? Do...
2023-11-2405 minThe ADA BookLearn WCAG and Make MoneyKris Rivenburgh explains how learning WCAG can make you money whether you are apply for a job or selling a digital products. There are tremendous entrepreneurial and traditional career opportunities for those who learn the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines.
Invest in WCAG training by taking my WCAG Course at https://WCAGCourse.com.
#WCAG #WebContentAccessibilityGuidelines #WebAccessibility
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https://www.reddit.com/r/adabook.
Kris designed the ADA Compliance Program as a done-for-you (DFY...
2023-11-2413 minThe ADA BookBetter Than a CLE: Attorneys Defending ADA Website Accessibility Lawsuits Need This CourseKris Rivenburgh explains why defense attorneys defending against ADA website compliance litigation need the ADA Compliance Course. While there are CLEs that cover the Americans with Disabilities Act and website accessibility litigation, none help you understand the specific technical issues that can help you minimize claims being made by plaintiffs law firms.
Most defense attorneys enter into settlement negotiations with no little to no knowledge of the accessibility issues that are being claimed against their clients. This greatly reduces the attorney's ability to defend the claims. The ADA Compliance Course will immediately level up any defense attorney's arsenal and...
2023-10-1608 minThe ADA BookHow to Make a Website ADA CompliantKris Rivenburgh explains how to make a website ADA compliant with the help of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
Resources:
Kris's WCAG Checklist: https://accessible.org/Kris-Rivenburgh_WCAG-2.1-AA-Checklist.pdf
WCAG technical standards: https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG21/
WCAG Course: https://WCAGCourse.com
ADA Compliance Course: https://ADACompliance.net
Also, watch my more detailed overview on ADA website compliance:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BeuuifJTg0o
#ADAWebsiteCompliance #ADACompliance #ADACompliant
Kris designed the ADA Compliance Program as a done-for-you...
2023-10-1612 minThe ADA BookThe State of ADA Website Compliance in CaliforniaTwo weeks after this video was published, a new amendment to a bill (AB-1757) was proposed that would require WCAG 2.1 AA conformance of websites and mobile apps. The bill would have far reaching consequences. You can read about it here:
https://krisrivenburgh.medium.com/ab-1757-new-california-bill-would-increase-website-accessibility-lawsuits-across-u-s-d68157c70304
Kris Rivenburgh covers the state of ADA Website Compliance in California. The two primary laws in play are the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the California Unruh Civil Rights Act (Unruh Act). Also, one huge and recent development is online-only can no longer be effectively sued in California state or federal...
2023-10-1507 minThe ADA BookDigital Accessibility is Extremely Expensive if You Don't Invest In TrainingKris Rivenburgh explains why you can't afford to not train your team on digital accessibility. When you invest in accessibility training, accessibility will become a part of your processes and result in significant time and money savings.
Kris's ADA Compliance Course and WCAG Course are easy ways to invest in training. You can learn more about both courses at https://ADACompliance.net.
#AccessibilityTraining
#DigitalAccessibilityTraining
#WebsiteAccessibilityTraining
Kris designed the ADA Compliance Program as a done-for-you (DFY) service for website owners. The ADA Compliance Program audits and remediates your website for $4,999 (for most websites). Find...
2023-10-1507 minThe ADA BookEasy Ways to Strengthen Your Accessibility Statement (by Demonstrating Commitment)Kris Rivenburgh explains three ways to invest in digital accessibility and strengthen your accessibility statement by demonstrating your commitment. Investing in accessibility training and hiring an accessibility consultant are two ways to accomplish this.
Kris's ADA Compliance Course and WCAG Course are easy ways to invest in training. You can learn more about both courses at https://ADACompliance.net.
#AccessibilityStatement
#WebsiteAccessibilityStatement
#CommitmentToAccessibility
Kris designed the ADA Compliance Program as a done-for-you (DFY) service for website owners. The ADA Compliance Program audits and remediates your website for $4,999 (for most websites). Find out more at https://accessible...
2023-10-1207 minThe ADA BookStarting a Digital Accessibility Consulting Business - 5 RecommendationsKris Rivenburgh gives 5 of his best recommendations for starting a digital accessibility consulting business. Many accessibility professionals have asked Kris for advice on how to start a business in the website accessibility space and this video is Kris's response.
Here is the Medium article, ADA Compliance for Websites in Plain English, that ranked #1 on Google and has racked up over 267,000 views:
https://krisrivenburgh.medium.com/the-ada-checklist-website-compliance-guidelines-for-2019-in-plain-english-123c1d58fad9
#DigitalAccessibilityBusiness #WebsiteAccessibilityBusiness #WebAccessibilityConsulting
Kris designed the ADA Compliance Program as a done-for-you (DFY) service for website owners. The ADA Compliance Program audits...
2023-10-1215 minThe ADA BookPlaintiffs Law Firms: The Hill Law Firm (Michelle E. Hill, Esq.) - ADA Website LawsuitsThe Hill Law Firm is one of the newer law firms in ADA website accessibility litigation. The plaintiff represented in this complaint is Cassandra Wilson.
In this video, Kris Rivenburgh reads through some of the website accessibility claims made in a complaint filed by Michelle E. Hill in the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Los Angeles.
Kris's ADA Compliance Course contains step-by-step instructions on how to find (audit) and fix (remediate) the most commonly claimed accessibility issues by plaintiffs' lawyers (including Michelle E. Hill).
The course is specifically designed as an SOP (step-by-step...
2023-10-1009 minThe ADA BookADA Website Compliance TrainingKris Rivenburgh explains why the ADA Compliance Course is the best training for ADA website compliance. The ADA Compliance Course is specifically designed for website owners to prevent ADA website lawsuits and demand letters by training their web teams on the most commonly claimed accessibility issues in litigation.
The ADA Compliance is an SOP or step-by-step instructions that website owners can give to their web teams and train them on how to find and fix accessibility issues that give rise to litigation.
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
0:20 Buyer...
2023-10-0716 minThe ADA BookAre VPATs® for Websites?Kris Rivenburgh explains why a VPAT® is not intended to be used for websites, generally. However, if the website is part of a product or service - or it is the product or service, then using a VPAT or Voluntary Product Accessibility Template to create the ACR or Accessibility Conformance Report for the website is appropriate.
VPAT Information:
https://www.section508.gov/sell/vpat/
https://www.itic.org/policy/accessibility/vpat
#VPAT #ACR #VoluntaryProductAccessibilityTemplate
Kris designed the ADA Compliance Program as a done-for-you (DFY) service for website o...
2023-10-0708 minThe ADA BookPlaintiffs Law Firms: Block & Leviton + NYE, Stirling, Hale, Miller & Sweet - ADA Website LawsuitsBlock & Leviton LLP and NYE, Stirling, Hale, Miller & Sweet LLP are fairly active law firms in ADA website accessibility litigation. The plaintiff in the complaint in the video is Arnold Vargas.
In this video, Kris Rivenburgh reads through some of the website accessibility claims made in a complaint filed by Jason M. Leviton, Benjamin J. Sweet, and Jonathan Miller in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts (1st Circuit).
Kris's ADA Compliance Course contains step-by-step instructions on how to find (audit) and fix (remediate) the most commonly claimed accessibility issues by plaintiffs' lawyers (including Block & Leviton...
2023-10-0708 minThe ADA BookADA Website ComplianceKris Rivenburgh explains ADA website compliance in practical terms. ADA
website compliance originates from ADA compliance or compliance with
the Americans with Disabilities Act which requires accessibility of
public accommodations generally.
Because the ADA was signed into law in 1990, it doesn't contemplate
modern digital technology such as websites and mobile apps.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is the regulatory and enforcement agency
behind Title II and Title III of the ADA. The DOJ's unofficial stance
is ADA applies to websites. However, no official regulation has been
published the DOJ that explicitly sets out exactly how to make a website
...
2023-08-1808 minThe ADA BookNew in WCAG 2.2 AA: A Summary of Success Criteria Expected in May 2023 ReleaseKris Rivenburgh reviews the new WCAG 2.2 AA success criteria expected for the official WCAG 2.2 release in May 2023. You can download Kris's WCAG 2.2 AA Checklist and Guide cheatsheets for free at https://accessible.org/wcag.
Kris's WCAG Course contains lessons for each WCAG success criterion found in all WCAG versions (2.0 AA, 2.1 AA, 2.2 AA). The WCAG Course includes video explanations, code examples, and quick reference Excel spreadsheet checklist or cheatsheet.
Buy the WCAG Course at https://WCAGCourse.com.
#WCAG22 #WCAG22AA #WCAG
Kris designed the ADA Compliance Course (ACC) as instructions you can give your team to fix the most commonly...
2023-04-2717 minThe ADA BookFree WCAG 2.2 AA Checklist and Guide (PDFs) at Accessible.orgKris Rivenburgh reviews his WCAG 2.2 AA Checklist and Guide. Kris's WCAG 2.2 AA documents are completely free with no subscription required at https://accessible.org/wcag.
Kris's WCAG Course contains lessons for each WCAG success criterion found in all WCAG versions (2.0 AA, 2.1 AA, 2.2 AA). The WCAG Course includes video explanations, code examples, and sortable Excel spreadsheet checklist.
Kris's WCAG Course is an investment in digital accessibility training for your web team. The course includes the aforementioned quick reference Excel cheatsheet with updated WCAG 2.2 AA success criteria.
Buy the WCAG Course at https://WCAGCourse.com.
#WCAG22 #WCAG #WCAG22AA
Kris designed...
2023-04-2704 minThe ADA BookPros and Cons of Manual Website Accessibility Audits, Why ADA Course / DIY Option is CompellingKris Rivenburgh discusses the pros and cons of buying a manual website accessibility audit. The pros: an audit is thorough and necessary for full WCAG Conformance, in theory, you will know all issues, an audit is conducted manually by a technical expert, an audit results in formal, official documentation, and an audit is a one-time cost, at your discretion.
The cons are the high cost (usually $3,500 to start), no support is included, audits take 3-4 weeks to complete, audits are subject to human error which means issues can be missed, audit quality varies by service provider, the deliverable usually...
2023-04-0517 minThe ADA BookPlaintiffs Law Firms: Gottlieb & Associates (Michael A. LaBollita) - ADA Website LawsuitsGottlieb & Associates is one of the most active law firms in ADA website accessibility litigation. Plaintiffs represented include Denise Crumwell, Henry Tucker, Sylinia Jackson, Victor Lopez, Lawrence Young, and Donna Hedges.
In this video, Kris Rivenburgh reads through some of the website accessibility claims made in a complaint filed by Dana L. Gottlieb in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.
Kris's ADA Compliance Course contains step-by-step instructions on how to find (audit) and fix (remediate) the most commonly claimed accessibility issues by plaintiffs' lawyers (including Dana L. Gottlieb and Michael A. LaBollita).
The...
2023-04-0506 minThe ADA BookPlaintiffs Law Firms: Manning Law, APC (Joseph R. Manning Jr., Esq.) - ADA Website LawsuitsManning Law, APC is one of the most active law firms in ADA website accessibility litigation. Plaintiffs represented include Biglang-Awa Castro Sheila and Perla Mageno.
In this video, Kris Rivenburgh reads through some of the website accessibility claims made in a complaint filed by Joseph R. Manning Jr., Esq. in the United States District Court for the Central District of California.
Kris's ADA Compliance Course contains step-by-step instructions on how to find (audit) and fix (remediate) the most commonly claimed accessibility issues by plaintiffs' lawyers (including Joseph R. Manning Jr.).
The course is specifically designed as an...
2023-04-0504 minThe ADA BookPlaintiffs Law Firms: Pacific Trial Attorneys, APC (Scott J. Ferrell) - ADA Website LawsuitsPacific Trial Attorneys, APC is one of the most active law firms in ADA website accessibility litigation. Plaintiffs represented include Rusty Rendon, Brittney Mejico, Dominick Martin, and Luis Licea.
In this video, Kris Rivenburgh reads through some of the website accessibility claims made in a complaint filed by Scott J. Ferrell in the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of San Diego.
Kris's ADA Compliance Course contains step-by-step instructions on how to find (audit) and fix (remediate) the most commonly claimed accessibility issues by plaintiffs' lawyers (including Scott J. Ferrell).
The course is...
2023-04-0504 minThe ADA BookPlaintiffs Law Firms: Stein Saks, PLLC (Mark Rozenberg) - ADA Website Accessibility LawsuitsStein Saks, PPLC is one of the most active law firms in ADA website accessibility litigation. Plaintiffs represented include Bryan Velazquez, Daniel Rodriguez, Marina Iskhakova, Marta Hanyzkiewicz, Warren Zinnamon.
In this video, Kris Rivenburgh reads through some of the website accessibility claims made in a complaint filed by Mark Rozenberg, Esq. in the United States District Court Southern District of New York.
Kris's ADA Compliance Course contains step-by-step instructions on how to find (audit) and fix (remediate) the most commonly claimed accessibility issues by plaintiffs' lawyers (including Mark Rozenberg, Esq.).
The course is specifically designed as an SOP (step-by-step...
2023-03-2104 minThe ADA BookPlaintiffs Law Firms: Mars Khaimov, PPLC - ADA Website Accessibility LawsuitsMars Khaimov, PPLC is one of the most active law firms in ADA website accessibility litigation. Plaintiffs represented include Veronica Maddy, Lamar Brown, Andrew Toro, Jasmine Toro, Valerie Dicks, Jenny Hwang, Damon Jones, Miriam Cruz, and Jovan Campbell.
In this video, Kris Rivenburgh reads through some of the website accessibility claims made in a complaint filed by Mars Khaimov, Esq. in the United States District Court Eastern District of New York.
Kris's ADA Compliance Course contains step-by-step instructions on how to find (audit) and fix (remediate) the most commonly claimed accessibility issues by plaintiffs' lawyers (including Mars Khaimov, Esq.).
...
2023-03-2106 minThe ADA BookThe Reality of ADA Website Compliance "Checkers" (Scans)Kris Rivenburgh reframes what ADA compliance "checkers" actually are as well as their benefits and limitations when it comes to website accessibility.
#ADAComplianceChecker #ADAWebsiteComplianceChecker #WebsiteAccessibilityChecker
Kris designed the ADA Compliance Course (ACC) as instructions you can give your team to fix the most commonly claimed issues in ADA website lawsuits. The ACC is really an SOP for your web team. Your team can get started in minutes at https://ADACompliance.net/.
Watch Kris on YouTube @adabook:
https://youtube.com/@adabook
Connect with Kris directly on LinkedIn:
https://ww...
2023-02-0203 minThe ADA BookHow Can You Tell if a Website is ADA Compliant?Kris Rivenburgh explains that while there's no definite way to say a website is ADA compliant, we do know what best practices for ADA compliance are:
1) making your website WCAG 2.1 AA conformant and
2) publishing a conspicuous accessibility statement.
#ADACompliantWebsite #ADAComplianceWebsite #ADAWebsiteCompliance
Kris designed the ADA Compliance Course (ACC) as instructions you can give your team to fix the most commonly claimed issues in ADA website lawsuits. The ACC is really an SOP for your web team. Your team can get started in minutes at https://ADACompliance.net/.
Watch Kris on Yo...
2023-01-2604 minThe ADA BookThe ADA Compliance Course Significantly Reduces Risk of Litigation for Website OwnersKris Rivenburgh explains his game-changing ADA Compliance Course that combines training, audits, and remediation for the most commonly claimed issues in website accessibility litigation.
This description will be updated on how to purchase the course in January 2023. Subscribe to this channel to find out as soon as The ADA Compliance Course is release.
Kris wrote the book on ADA compliance for digital assets. You can find out more about The ADA Book at https://adabook.com.
Kris designed the ADA Compliance Course (ACC) as instructions you can give your team to fix the mos...
2023-01-2502 minThe ADA BookAccessibility Conformance Report (ACR) vs. VPAT®: Filled-in Template Addresses Product's ConformanceKris Rivenburgh differentiates an Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) from a VPAT® or Voluntary Product Accessibility Template. Although VPAT and ACR are commonly used interchangeably, there is a difference.
A VPAT is the template used to create the ACR. Once a VPAT is filled-in and finalized, it creates an ACR which addresses a product's accessibility and conformance with a given standard.
There are four editions of VPATs:
- Revised Section 508 standards
- EN 301 549
- WCAG 2.1
- International (incorporates all standards)
Watch Kris explain what a VPAT is: https...
2022-12-2204 minThe ADA BookDigital Accessibility Training Lowers Your Costs: Service Providers Not Necessary, Less Risk of "ADA Website" LitigationKris Rivenburgh explains how digital accessibility training will make your digital assets (websites, apps) more accessible and significantly reduce your costs.
Don't continually introduce accessibility issues into your digital experiences. Instead, train your employees, contractors, etc. on accessibility and WCAG principals so your developers, designers, and content managers will produce more accessible designs, code, and content out of the box.
Training is available for creating accessible websites, documents, social media, PowerPoint presentations, and more media.
Kris designed the ADA Compliance Course (ACC) as instructions you can give your team to fix the most comm...
2022-12-2204 minThe ADA Book2023 California ADA Compliance Lawsuits: How Small Businesses Can Reduce Risk of Website Accessibility LitigationKris Rivenburgh covers website accessibility and ADA compliance litigation in California for California and discusses how small business owners can reduce their risk of a lawsuit or demand letter.
Some of the most active California plaintiffs' law firms have been:
Pacific Trial Attorneys
Potter Handy
Wilshire Law Firm
The Manning Law Firm
Violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California Unruh Civil Rights Act are typically named as causes of action.
Kris designed the ADA Compliance Course (ACC) as instructions you can give your team to fix the most commonly claimed...
2022-12-2104 minThe ADA BookNon-Money Terms in "ADA Website" Settlements Cost Clients More Than the Actual Dollar AmountKris Rivenburgh discusses common, non-money terms that plaintiffs' lawyers frequently request in "ADA website" settlement negotiations and why defense attorneys must be extremely careful in what demands they agree to.
Many plaintiffs' law firms do not understand accessibility and put forth unnecessary and overly burdensome terms that can result in significant costs to clients, costs that greatly exceed the monetary settlement amount for attorney's fees and damages.
Terms may include:
user testing
manual audits
remediation for WCAG conformance
announced link to accessibility statement
mandatory reporting
"ADA website" demand letters and complaints frequently list...
2022-12-2106 minThe ADA BookThat Overlay Widget You Installed for Website Accessibility Discriminates Against People with Disabilities Under Title III of the ADAKris Rivenburgh explains some of the many ways that overlay widgets for website accessibility create separate and unequal experiences and are therefore discriminatory under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Below are the separate and unequal provisions from Title III of the ADA:
(ii) Participation in unequal benefit It shall be discriminatory to afford an individual or class of individuals, on the basis of a disability or disabilities of such individual or class, directly, or through contractual, licensing, or other arrangements with the opportunity to participate in or benefit from a good, serv...
2022-12-2105 minThe ADA BookWebsite Accessibility Companies Don't Offer The Same Services (and Review Sites are Worthless)Kris Rivenburgh explains why differentiating between website accessiblity companies / providers is confusing: they're not offering the same products and services.
Moreover, their blend of offerings may be different.
Products offered include:
training
automated scans
platform organization
Services offered include:
manual audits
manual remediation
user testing
expert support
The overall best scan is available for free at https://wave.webaim.org.
You can download my WCAG 2.1 AA checklist and guide at https://accessible.org/wcag.
Automated "solutions" are also offered by way of accessibility overlay widgets but these...
2022-12-2105 minThe ADA BookSquarespace on Accessibility / ADA Compliance: You're On Your Own, Here's a Few TipsKris Rivenburgh discusses SquareSpace's weak stance on accessibility / ADA compliance headed into 2023. SquareSpace is a major website builder platform that has had more than enough time to take a proactive stance on accessibility.
The only public-facing acknowledgement of accessibility / ADA compliance so far is a single blog post that has a few quick tips. What's also incredible is nowhere in the blog post does Squarespace mention or reference the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
Here's is SquareSpace's blog post that moonlights as an accessibility statement:
https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/215129127-Making-your-Squarespace-site-more-accessible
2022-12-2104 minThe ADA BookIt's a Fugazi: Overlay Widgets Give the Illusion of Accessibility So Website Owners Buy ThemKris Rivenburgh relates accessibility overlay widgets as fake accessibility. Overlays are fugazi. They're meant to give the illusion of accessibility, but everyone in accessibility knows overlays don't make websites accessible or WCAG conformant (or ADA compliant).
There are no widgets, apps, plugins, toolbars, software, etc. that can make a website to be accessible or WCAG conformant (and the AI is a sales trick, this refers to image recognition software that does a horrible job identifying and describing images).
Karl Groves' resources on accessibility overlays demonstrably prove this:
https://overlayfactsheet.com
https://overlaysdontwork.com
https://over...
2022-12-2103 minThe ADA BookWix's Easy Accessibility Certification Will Lead to More Horrible "ADA Website Compliance" ServicesKris Rivenburgh explains why Wix's "accessibility-certified site creator" exam for planning and building accessible websites is problematic. Wix's is a widely recognized brand name and bestowing accessibility certification on any one who scores 75% on a 30 question multiple choice exam will mean everyone, including people who aren't qualified, can be certified in website accessibility.
Also, Wix's own level of accessibility is nowhere near the mastery that is needed to issue certification of others. They should partner with a reputable organization like WebAIM if they want to do this.
Wix's accessibility certification page:
https://www.wi...
2022-12-1803 minThe ADA BookWill WCAG 2.2 AA Be Legally Required in 2023?Kris Rivenburgh explains the release of WCAG 2.2 in a legal context. Because WCAG 2.2 is still a working draft as of the date of this video, we can't expect this new version to be incorporated into the law in 2023.
It's also highly unlikely that any plaintiff's law firm will make a claim that cites to 2.2 success criteria. While litigation (lawsuits, demand letters) are unlikely to cite specific claims, what is worth paying attention to is whether any authorities such as the Department of Justice (DOJ) or Access Board reference WCAG 2.2 AA in rulemaking or legal activity.
The...
2022-12-1806 minThe ADA BookWCAG 2.2 vs. 2.1 AA: What's the Difference?Kris Rivenburgh explains the difference between WCAG 2.2 vs. 2.1 and 2.0 and then provides a quick overview of the seven new success criteria found in WCAG 2.2 AA.
WCAG 2.2 AA contains 57 success criteria. WCAG 2.1 AA contains 50 success criteria. WCAG 2.0 AA contains 38 success criteria. Each subsequent version is backwards compatible which means no previous versions have been undone, only added to.
The new AA success criteria are:
2.4.11 Focus Appearance (AA)
2.4.12 Focus Not Obscured (Minimum) (AA)
2.5.7 Dragging Movements (AA)
2.5.8 Target Size (Minimum) (AA)
3.2.6 Consistent Help (A)
3.3.7 Accessible Authentication (AA)
3.3.9 Redundant Entry (A)
Read the full W3C document:
h...
2022-12-1804 minThe ADA Book2023 ADA Website Compliance: New Changes to Digital Accessibility Legal LandscapeKris Rivenburgh discusses notable 2023 updates to the ADA website compliance legal landscape. A continuing decline in litigation (demand letters, complaints / lawsuits), DOJ regulation on website accessibility, and WCAG 2.2 release will all shape 2023.
Kris will also release his ADA Compliance Course which will dramatically reduce the cost of website accessibility while lowering the risk of litigation for website owners.
Read Kris's landmark article on ADA Compliance for websites:
https://krisrivenburgh.medium.com/the-ada-checklist-website-compliance-guidelines-for-2019-in-plain-english-123c1d58fad9
Watch Kris lay out the foundation for ADA website compliance:
https://www.youtube.com...
2022-12-1803 minThe ADA BookFiverr Web Accessibility Gigs for ADA Compliance: Don't Use ThemKris Rivenburgh explains why Fiverr is a stew of bad website accessibility and ADA compliance gigs. Most outright admit they will install a toolbar / plugin as part of the service.
What's problematic is buyers don't know whether they're actually receiving any value from the services. Accessibility services on Fiverr include VPATs, PDF and Word document accessibility, Section 508 compliance, website remediation, and more.
The best case scenario for many "audit" buyers is they get a free scan repurposed as an audit.
Watch Kris explain why plugins won't make your website ADA compliant:
http...
2022-12-1804 minThe ADA Book2023 Buyer's Guide to Website Accessibility: What to Know Before Buying Services for ADA ComplianceKris Rivenburgh covers the most important considerations before you choose a service provider for website accessibility in 2023.
The keys to buying services are:
avoid overlays / widgets
you need a manual audit to identify issues
you need manual remediation to fix issues
concentrate on 2.0 AA and then 2.1 AA conformance before 2.2 AA
do not pay for automated scans or "checkers"
accessibility training is essential
be skeptical of freelancers who offer development for ADA compliance / accessibility remediation
Watch Kris discuss what you're really looking for from accessibility companies vs. what they're selling you:
https://youtu.be...
2022-12-1706 minThe ADA BookDoes Every Website Need to be ADA Compliant in 2023?Kris Rivenburgh discusses the multiple layers to ADA compliance for websites in 2023. For the majority of private entities, the practical answer is, yes, the ADA applies, and you should make your website accessible despite looming technical exceptions (one being there is no law or regulation that explicitly mandates website accessibility).
Some layers to consider:
The ADA is interpreted and applied differently depending on what state court or federal circuit court you're in and websites are generally available in all states.
There are 12 categories of public accommodations that your business or accommodation must fall under for Title III of...
2022-12-1707 minThe ADA BookCompliance vs. Conformance: What is the Correct Term for WCAG?Kris Rivenburgh explains why "WCAG Compliance" is the wrong terminology.
Always use conformance when referring to WCAG because WCAG is a set of voluntary standards and not the law.
Use compliance when referring to mandatory requirements from a governing body (e.g., the law or regulations).
Examples:
ADA compliance
Section 508 compliance
WCAG 2.1 AA conformance
WCAG 2.0 AA conformant
Watch Kris explain why WCAG is not the legal standard under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), meaningful access is:
https://youtu.be/IXWDiMTlOmk
Read Kris's landmark article on ADA Co...
2022-12-1703 minThe ADA BookWhy Investor Relations "IR" Pages Are Targeted in "ADA Website" Litigation / LawsuitsKris Rivenburgh explains why investor relations or IR pages and not the main websites are being sued over accessibility by plaintiffs' law firms in "ADA website" litigation.
This is because of standing. Plaintiffs' name investor relations pages because these are available and open to the public and invite interest from everyone whereas the offering from the business side of the website may preclude a plaintiff from participation (e.g., due to membership restrictions).
Watch Kris's overview of ADA website compliance: https://youtu.be/HsTpHj7s-Xs
Read Kris's landmark article on ADA Compliance for we...
2022-12-1705 minThe ADA BookDoes the ADA Apply to Small Businesses? Yes, Title III Applies to Public AccommodationsKris Rivenburgh explains that Title III the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to small businesses. Title I can as well, if the small business employees 15 or more employees.
In terms of "ADA website compliance", this can mean that, litigation may be initiated against a small business. How, when, and if the ADA applies to online-only businesses depends on the state or federal court you're in, in 2023.
Watch this related video on the ADA - 15 employees myth: https://youtu.be/tPp-_BVIvMc
Resources: https://www.ada.gov/resources/title-iii-primer/
Kris designed the...
2022-12-1703 minThe ADA BookObjective Criteria for Choosing a Website Accessibility Services Provider to Audit Your WebsiteKris Rivenburgh answers a reader email asking for objective criteria to help choose a provider for website accessibility audit services and a certificate of conformance (certification of accessibility to demonstrate ADA compliance).
Kris further addresses evaluating digital accessibility providers in this video: https://youtu.be/KHRKWVST9lo
Kris designed the ADA Compliance Course (ACC) as instructions you can give your team to fix the most commonly claimed issues in ADA website lawsuits. The ACC is really an SOP for your web team. Your team can get started in minutes at https://ADACompliance.net/.
W...
2022-12-1704 minThe ADA BookNo 15 Employees Exception for Small Businesses Exists Under Title III of the ADAKris Rivenburgh explains that Title III of the ADA doesn't have a 15 or more employees exception.
Title I of the ADA applies to employers of 15 or more employees, but the titles in the Americans with Disabilities Act are standalone titles.
Because Google only showed a snippet of Title I for many popular search results, many people - including law firms - had this information wrong on their websites.
Kris designed the ADA Compliance Course (ACC) as instructions you can give your team to fix the most commonly claimed issues in ADA website lawsuits...
2022-12-1705 minThe ADA BookWhat Happens if Your Website is Not ADA Compliant in 2023?Kris Rivenburgh explains that, in 2023, the most likely negative outcome for websites with accessibility issues is receiving a demand letter from a plaintiff's law firm or having a complaint filed in court.
Kris expects that the DOJ will publish regulations in 2024 (for private entities under Title III of the ADA) that establish a legal precedent for what is required, what standards are used, and what can happen when digital assets such as websites are not deemed compliant.
Kris designed the ADA Compliance Course (ACC) as instructions you can give your team to fix the most...
2022-12-1704 minThe ADA BookCCPA and Website Accessibility: California Consumer Privacy Act Doesn't Require WCAG 2.1 AA Conformance SitewideKris Rivenburgh explains that while the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) does require accessibility / WCAG 2.1 AA conformance, remediation of your entire website is not technically required. Rather, the CCPA is focused on the ability to access privacy information and submit a request to delete personal information and/or opt out of the sale of your personal information.
Resources:
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?division=3.&part=4.&lawCode=CIV&title=1.81.5
https://oag.ca.gov/sites/all/files/agweb/pdfs/privacy/ccpa-add-adm.pdf
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2022-11-1206 minThe ADA BookNew York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) and Website Accessibility: ADA Compliance "Lawsuits" Under New York City LawKris Rivenburgh discusses the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) and website accessibility and threads in the New York State Human Rights Law (NYSHRL) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for context. NYCHRL is a city civil rights law that prohibits discrimination broadly amongst protected classes and one of those classes is disability. The language used to protect access is very similar to that of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Plaintiffs' law firms are sending demand letters and filing complaints / "lawsuits" against allegedly inaccessible websites under the ADA, NYSHRL, and/or the NYCHRL.
S...
2022-11-1203 minThe ADA BookNew York State Human Rights Law (NYSHRL) and Website Accessibility: ADA Compliance "Lawsuits" Under New York State LawKris Rivenburgh explains how the New York State Human Rights Law (NYSHRL) is being applied to allegedly inaccessible websites to form a cause of action. The NYSHRL is a state civil law that prohibits discrimination broadly amongst protected classes and one of those classes is disability. The language used to protect access is strikingly similar to that of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Source: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/EXC/296
Kris designed the ADA Compliance Course (ACC) as instructions you can give your team to fix the most commonly claimed issues in ADA webs...
2022-11-1203 minThe ADA BookSection 508 Compliance: ICT (Website) Accessibility Requirements for Vendors to Win ContractsKris Rivenburgh explains compliance with Section 508 as it relates to ICT and, specifically, websites. Private vendors attempting to win contracts need to make their ICT products and services accessible - this almost always includes submitting a VPAT / ACR as part of the procurement process.
The standard for accessibility is WCAG 2.0 AA. Depending on the type of technology, there are exceptions to full conformance where specific success criterion / criteria may not apply.
Resources:
https://www.section508.gov/buy
https://www.section508.gov/sell/
https://www.access-board.gov/ict/
Kris designed the ADA Compliance Course (AC...
2022-11-1205 minThe ADA BookAccessibility Policy vs. Accessibility Statement: What's the Difference?Kris Rivenburgh explains the difference between an accessibility statement and an accessibility policy and the core components and considerations for each document.
An accessibility statement is a public-facing document that states your organization's commitment to accessibility along with contact information for assistance / support and feedback. An accessibility policy is an internal document that provides the framework for how your organization approaches accessibility.
Publishing an accessibility statement on your website is a best practice for ADA compliance.
Kris designed the ADA Compliance Course (ACC) as instructions you can give your team to fix the m...
2022-11-1205 minThe ADA BookWhat are Accessibility Companies Selling You? What Do You Actually Need to Make Your Website Accessible / ADA Compliant?Kris Rivenburgh discusses meeting your digital accessibility objectives vs. what accessibility companies are selling. There are many products and services that pad revenue for sellers, but don't efficiently or effectively accomplish your objectives like reducing risk of litigation (i.e., demand letters, complaints, lawsuits).
By bargaining for only the services and products you need and want, you can eliminate distractions for your team and save money.
Kris designed the ADA Compliance Course (ACC) as instructions you can give your team to fix the most commonly claimed issues in ADA website lawsuits. The ACC is really a...
2022-11-1204 minThe ADA BookManual Website Accessibility Services are the Real Solution You Need, Not SoftwareKris Rivenburgh discusses why you should stay away from companies that give the illusion they will make your website accessible / ADA compliant, but don't actually offer manual services.
Manual audits (not scans) and remediation are 100% necessary to make your website WCAG conformant.
If a company is trying to sell you on anything short of a manual audit, stay away.
Kris designed the ADA Compliance Course (ACC) as instructions you can give your team to fix the most commonly claimed issues in ADA website lawsuits. The ACC is really an SOP for your web team...
2022-11-1203 minThe ADA BookSection 504 Compliance: Website Accessibility for Private Entities Who Receive Federal AssistanceKris Rivenburgh explains compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act as it relates to website accessibility for private organizations. Under Section 504, recipients of federal assistance must make their websites accessible.
Just as with Section 508, the standard for website accessibility is WCAG 2.0 AA as of 2023.
Resources:
https://www.section508.gov/blog/do-section-508-accessibility-standards-apply-to-mywebsite/
Kris designed the ADA Compliance Course (ACC) as instructions you can give your team to fix the most commonly claimed issues in ADA website lawsuits. The ACC is really an SOP for your web team. Your team can get sta...
2022-11-1203 minThe ADA BookHow to Certify a Website as Accessible / "ADA Compliant" in 2023Kris Rivenburgh explains how to certify your website is accessible / "ADA Compliant" in 2023. The two best ways are a conformance statement and user testing report. A conformance statement needs to be issued using the 5 requirements for a statement of conformance (as published by the W3C under their Web Accessibility Initiative or WAI).
A conformance statement also needs to be from a reputable provider to have credibility. User testing performed by a panel of accessibility professionals with diverse disabilities is a more informal but highly practical way of certifying your website as accessible. A clear user testing repo...
2022-11-1204 minThe ADA BookSection 508 vs. 504 Compliance for Website Accessibility for Private EntitiesKris Rivenburgh explains the difference between Section 508 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act for private entities as it relates to compliance for website accessibility. Section 508 applies to vendors that contract with federal agencies and may include websites / web content involved in the procurement process.
Section 504 applies to recipients of federal assistance / aid / funding. Examples of entities that fall under 504 include universities or colleges, educational institutions, private or public schools, nursing homes, hospitals, and mental health centers.
WCAG 2.0 AA is the current standard under the law for website accessiblity.
Sources:
https://www.epa.gov/a...
2022-11-1203 minThe ADA BookCost Audit and Remediation Services for Website Accessibility, Making a Website "ADA Compliant" in 2023Kris Rivenburgh covers the cost of making your website accessible / ADA compliant in 2023. Kris generalizes the average price for a reputable service provider to fully audit and remediate your website at $12,500.
The cost of website accessibility depends on multiple factors including complexity of the website, number of pages / screens within scope, and state of accessibility among other things.
Kris designed the ADA Compliance Course (ACC) as instructions you can give your team to fix the most commonly claimed issues in ADA website lawsuits. The ACC is really an SOP for your web team. Your team ca...
2022-11-0611 minThe ADA BookWebsite Accessibility Monitoring is a Waste of Money: "ADA Compliance" Alerts Aren't Practically UsefulKris Rivenburgh explains why monitoring services for website accessibility sound nice in theory but don't make sense in practice. The sales premise is that you will receive an email alert the second there are any accessibility issues introduced on your website, but this is impractical and unnecessary.
If there are any changes to your website, one or more people on your digital team will know about them and they can always run an automated scan for free at https://wave.webaim.org before or after the changes are published live.
There's no need to have 24/7 or dai...
2022-11-0604 minThe ADA BookWebsite Accessibility Can Be a One-Time Cost with TrainingKris Rivenburgh explains how you can significantly reduce the cost of digital accessibility through training. When you train your in-house team (employees, staff, etc.) and outside contributors (contractors, vendors, etc.), accessibility will become a part of your process as your digital personnel add accessibility to their skillset and knowledgebase.
While you can make use of expert services such as audits, user testing, remediation, consulting, etc. later on, once your team is trained, you'll know exactly what you need and you won't need ongoing services (i.e., subscriptions or SAAS agreements) because you're always in a state of a...
2022-11-0605 minThe ADA BookThird-Party Integrations and ADA Compliance for Digital Assets: What if Your Website / App Relies on an Inaccessible Product?Kris Rivenburgh covers options when your website (or other digital asset) is reliant upon a third-party integration (e.g., plugin, app, widget, embed, platform, software, etc.) that isn't accessible / WCAG conformant but you want to make sure that you're compliant with the ADA and/or other laws.
Kris designed the ADA Compliance Course (ACC) as instructions you can give your team to fix the most commonly claimed issues in ADA website lawsuits. The ACC is really an SOP for your web team. Your team can get started in minutes at https://ADACompliance.net/.
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2022-10-3110 minThe ADA BookWCAG is Not the Law (or Legal Standard under the ADA) But Plaintiffs' Lawyers Love Its Technical RequirementsKris Rivenburgh explains that the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) are not the law and they never are.
The current legal standard under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is meaningful access. WCAG may be incorporated into the law, but these accessibility guidelines are technical standards.
This is why WCAG compliance is improper terminology, we must be in compliance with the law, but not technical standards. Even though Section 508 has incorporated WCAG 2.0 AA into its standards, WCAG is still not the law.
Moreover, perfect WCAG conformance is a gray area, because a digital as...
2022-10-3108 minThe ADA BookWebsite Accessibility Lawsuits Under California Unruh Civil Rights Act: More Damages for Plaintiffs vs. ADAKris Rivenburgh explains what the California Unruh Civil Rights Act is and how it's related to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and website accessibility complaints / lawsuits and demand letters.
While there is a great technical argument that the Unruh Act only applies to physical structures of businesses in California, plaintiffs' law firms are nevertheless initiating litigation against digital assets of companies headquartered in other states.
Kris designed the ADA Compliance Course (ACC) as instructions you can give your team to fix the most commonly claimed issues in ADA website lawsuits. The ACC is really...
2022-10-3108 minThe ADA BookGet WAVE Errors to Zero, Reduce Risk of an ADA Website Lawsuit / Demand LetterKris Rivenburgh explains why the WAVE automated scan tool for website accessibility is the single best starting point for reducing risk of ADA compliance litigation / lawsuits. WAVE is free and plaintiffs' law firms frequently rely upon WAVE to find accessibility issues to serve as the basis for claims in demand letters and/or complaints.
Once you have reduced your WAVE errors and alerts to zero, you have significantly reduced your risk of ADA website litigation (i.e., you're less likely to receive a demand letter or have a formal complaint / lawsuit filed against you).
WAVE i...
2022-10-3106 minThe ADA BookAccessibility Plugins Don't Make Your Website ADA Compliant / Accessible But They Can Be HelpfulKris Rivenburgh differentiates plugins from overlays and explains that while plugins can provide benefit, they can't make a website "ADA compliant" or WCAG conformant.
Website accessibility plugins can serve multiple purposes, from general, marginally beneficial accessibility options (e.g., increase text size, change color scheme, etc.) to specific modifications such as adding form field labels in specific instances. Wordpress and Shopify plugins are available, but note that some plugins are merely a ruse (i.e., an overlay under a different name).
Legitimate plugins will disclaim their limitations and not claim "full compliance" or WCAG 2.1 AA c...
2022-10-3105 minThe ADA BookExamples of ADA Compliant Websites Are Unhelpful: An Accessible Website Can Look Like Any OtherKris Rivenburgh explains why examples of WCAG conformant / ADA compliant websites don't provide the insight you're looking for: accessible websites can look like any other website.
Kris designed the ADA Compliance Course (ACC) as instructions you can give your team to fix the most commonly claimed issues in ADA website lawsuits. The ACC is really an SOP for your web team. Your team can get started in minutes at https://ADACompliance.net/.
Watch Kris on YouTube @adabook:
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2022-10-3104 minThe ADA BookAccessibility Leads to Sales: Digital Product Sellers with VPATs / ACRs Will Dominate 2023Kris Rivenburgh alerts digital product sellers how they can differentiate from the competition and win new sales / contracts with accessibility in 2023.
Procurement agents and buyers are looking for WCAG 2.1 AA conformance, VPATs / ACRs, and detailed accessibility statements that show your business / company / agency prioritizes and incorporates accessibility.
Leaders in accessibility for their respective markets stand to make tremendous gains and the #1 spot for market share is now up for grabs. Digital accessibility will lead to serious money / revenue.
Kris designed the ADA Compliance Course (ACC) as instructions you can give your team to fi...
2022-10-3105 minThe ADA BookADA Website Compliance for Beginners: How to Approach Website Accessibility in 2023 [Kris]Kris Rivenburgh discusses why beginners should start with The ADA Book when trying to learn and understand website accessibility and what is best practice for ADA compliance in the digital world for 2023.
Many vendors selling products (e.g., overlays, software, scans, monitoring, etc.) and services slant information to encourage you to buy from them. This means you're getting sold items you don't need. While Kris offers website accessibility services through Accessible.org, he presents an objective and accurate overview of the legal landscape and potential services without any insidious sales pitch.
Kris designed the ADA Co...
2022-10-3104 minThe ADA BookADA Website Compliance Checklist for 2023Kris Rivenburgh explains the two most important best practices (checklist linked below) for 2023 ADA website compliance:
WCAG 2.1 AA conformance
Accessibility statement / notice posted on your website
WCAG 2.1 AA checklist and guide: https://accessible.org/wcag
Accessibility statement template: https://accessible.org/kit
Kris designed the ADA Compliance Course (ACC) as instructions you can give your team to fix the most commonly claimed issues in ADA website lawsuits. The ACC is really an SOP for your web team. Your team can get started in minutes at https://ADACompliance.net/.
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2022-10-3104 minThe ADA BookSEO is Just a Sales Tactic for Website Accessibility, WCAG Conformance Will Not Rank You on the 1st Page of GoogleKris Rivenburgh explains why SEO as a selling point to ADA website compliance / accessibility is disingenuous. Remediating your website for WCAG conformance may help with some foundational SEO practices (e.g., page title, heading structure, descriptive anchor text links, alt text values, semantic HTML vs. visual mark-up) but your website's ranking in Google will not dramatically increase.
Beyond being basic best practices, you likely already have these items in place. However, a handful of vendors in the website accessibility space push the SEO angle as a means of selling accessibility. If a vendor is doing this, beware of th...
2022-10-2903 minThe ADA BookA Good ADA Website Compliance / Digital Accessibility Consultant is Like InsuranceKris Rivenburgh discusses the advantages of hiring him as a ADA website compliance / digital accessibility consultant before you pay for any services or products.
Kris is an attorney, author of The ADA Book, and has four years of experience in digital accessibility. Read more about Kris's history on The ADA Book's YouTube channel page.
Kris designed the ADA Compliance Course (ACC) as instructions you can give your team to fix the most commonly claimed issues in ADA website lawsuits. The ACC is really an SOP for your web team. Your team can get started in m...
2022-10-2905 minThe ADA BookAre Wix Websites ADA Compliant / WCAG Conformant? I Reviewed Their Accessibility PageKris Rivenburgh reviews the Wix accessibility page and provides thoughts on the website builder's efforts towards website accessibility / WCAG conformance / ADA compliance. While Godaddy, Square Space, Shopify, and other website builders are still caught flat footed, Wix is taking a nice approach and making real strides for its customers. However, Wix still has more work to do - it's clear from their accessibility page.
Kris offers accessibility services including WCAG 2.1 AA manual audits and remediation at https://accessible.org.
Kris also wrote the book on ADA compliance for digital assets. You can find out more abo...
2022-10-2910 minThe ADA BookADA Website Compliance / Digital Accessibility Isn't That Complicated, Focus on Audit + RemediationKris Rivenburgh distills ADA website compliance / digital accessibility down to its two most important components: 1) audit and 2) remediation.
After reading the material online, it's easy for digital asset owners to become confused and overwhelmed, but what is necessary for accessibility is very simple: audit and remediation.
Kris designed the ADA Compliance Course (ACC) as instructions you can give your team to fix the most commonly claimed issues in ADA website lawsuits. The ACC is really an SOP for your web team. Your team can get started in minutes at https://ADACompliance.net/.
Watch...
2022-10-2903 minThe ADA BookOne Reason Accessibility Overlay Widgets (e.g., AccessiBe, UserWay, etc.) Can't Make Your Website ADA CompliantKris Rivenburgh explains the activate / enable problem with overlay widgets like AccessiBe, Userway, etc.
The best path to website accessibility (and best practice for ADA compliance) is conformance with WCAG 2.1 AA and these widgets do not make your website WCAG conformant.
In this episode, Kris works under the assumption that overlays make your website fully accessible. Even if they did, someone still has to activate that separate experience and not everyone will be aware of that option or want to activate that option.
Kris designed the ADA Compliance Course (ACC) as instructions you can g...
2022-10-2905 minThe ADA BookDon't Listen to Marketers on Website Accessibility / ADA Compliance (They're Promoting Overlays and Getting a Commission)Kris Rivenburgh discusses why digital marketing agencies shouldn't advise on website accessibility and ADA compliance unless they're willing to put in the requisite time and research to speak intelligently on the topic.
Online marketers who have no idea what they're talking about:
Christian Pinon, BitBranding on YouTube
Joe Burnich, Big West Marketing
Jarrod Michael Gordon, The Working Image on Apple Podcasts
Joel Eschenbach, Notion Design Group on Youtube
Jay Baer, Convince and Convert
Kris designed the ADA Compliance Course (ACC) as instructions you can give your team to fix the most commonly claimed issues in...
2022-10-2904 minThe ADA BookWhat is User Testing for Website / Digital Accessibility? (Not the Same as an Audit)Kris Rivenburgh explains what user testing means when it comes to testing website accessibility (and accessibility of other digital assets). User Testing is not the same as a manual audit and the difference is very important.
Kris designed the ADA Compliance Course (ACC) as instructions you can give your team to fix the most commonly claimed issues in ADA website lawsuits. The ACC is really an SOP for your web team. Your team can get started in minutes at https://ADACompliance.net/.
Watch Kris on YouTube @adabook:
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2022-10-1608 minThe ADA BookHow to Approach Website Accessibility / Remediation for Full WCAG ConformanceKris Rivenburgh explains the regimented approach that is necessary to reach full WCAG conformance for your website or other digital asset. Kris recommends dedicating resources to only 5 to 7 pages / screens / URLs, one page at a time, until each issue is resolved.
Kris designed the ADA Compliance Course (ACC) as instructions you can give your team to fix the most commonly claimed issues in ADA website lawsuits. The ACC is really an SOP for your web team. Your team can get started in minutes at https://ADACompliance.net/.
Watch Kris on YouTube @adabook:
https://y...
2022-10-1606 minThe ADA BookWhat is WCAG? 2.0 vs. 2.1 AA ExplainedKris Rivenburgh explains what WCAG is and how versions 2.1 and 2.0 relate to one another (conformance level AA). The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) are the technical standard for web accessibility (and the principles are applied to digital accessibility outside the web).
WCAG is also a highly referenced standard for compliance with the law (ADA, Section 508, AODA, EN 301 549, etc.).
Kris designed the ADA Compliance Course (ACC) as instructions you can give your team to fix the most commonly claimed issues in ADA website lawsuits. The ACC is really an SOP for your web team. Your team c...
2022-10-1607 minThe ADA BookWebsite Accessibility "Checkers" Are Limited Scans That Don't Check for ADA ComplianceKris Rivenburgh explains why "website accessibility checkers" or "ADA compliance checkers" are nice, free tools, but are limited and inconclusive of accessibility and compliance. Checkers, better thought of as automated scans, are very helpful tools that can detect some important WCAG 2.0 AA accessibility issues, lower risk of litigation (lawsuits), and improve the efficiency of the audit process.
Kris designed the ADA Compliance Course (ACC) as instructions you can give your team to fix the most commonly claimed issues in ADA website lawsuits. The ACC is really an SOP for your web team. Your team can get started i...
2022-10-1606 minThe ADA BookWebsite Accessibility: My WCAG 2.1 AA Checklist is a Great Place to StartKris Rivenburgh explains what makes his WCAG 2.1 AA checklist the best available. Kris's WCAG checklist contains each numbered WCAG success criterion, a quick explanation of the requirement, the persona / role for each, and is organizated by practical sections and WCAG 2.0 and 2.1.
Kris's WCAG 2.0 AA and 2.1 AA checklist (and guide) is available for free at Accessible.org.
Download it with no email subscription required: https://accessible.org/wcag
Kris designed the ADA Compliance Course (ACC) as instructions you can give your team to fix the most commonly claimed issues in ADA website lawsuits. The AC...
2022-10-1604 minThe ADA BookWhat is a Website Accessibility Audit?Kris Rivenburgh explains what accessibility audits are and how they work. Accessibility audits are often discussed in the context of websites (and ADA compliance), but other digital assets (e.g., apps, software, etc.) can be audited for accessibility too.
Kris designed the ADA Compliance Course (ACC) as instructions you can give your team to fix the most commonly claimed issues in ADA website lawsuits. The ACC is really an SOP for your web team. Your team can get started in minutes at https://ADACompliance.net/.
Watch Kris on YouTube @adabook:
https://youtube.com/@a...
2022-10-1605 minThe ADA BookWhat is a VPAT (Voluntary Product Accessibility Template)?Kris Rivenburgh explains what a VPAT (Voluntary Product Accessibility Template) is, what it's used for, and the distinction between a VPAT and an ACR (Accessibility Conformance Report). Download the latest 2023 VPAT editions here:
https://www.itic.org/policy/accessibility/vpat
Kris designed the ADA Compliance Course (ACC) as instructions you can give your team to fix the most commonly claimed issues in ADA website lawsuits. The ACC is really an SOP for your web team. Your team can get started in minutes at https://ADACompliance.net/.
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2022-10-1508 minThe ADA BookADA Compliance: Who is Required to Make Their Website Accessible Under Title III?Kris Rivenburgh answers the layered question of who is required to make their website ADA compliant in 2023. Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act with examples of public accommodations:
https://www.ada.gov/pubs/adastatute08.htm#SubchapIII
Kris designed the ADA Compliance Course (ACC) as instructions you can give your team to fix the most commonly claimed issues in ADA website lawsuits. The ACC is really an SOP for your web team. Your team can get started in minutes at https://ADACompliance.net/.
Watch Kris on YouTube @adabook:
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2022-10-1507 minThe ADA BookAre Shopify Websites ADA Compliant?Kris Rivenburgh discusses why Shopify websites shouldn't be thought of as "ADA compliant" out of the box and why customization to make your ecommerce website WCAG 2.1 AA conformant is best practice in 2023.
Kris designed the ADA Compliance Course (ACC) as instructions you can give your team to fix the most commonly claimed issues in ADA website lawsuits. The ACC is really an SOP for your web team. Your team can get started in minutes at https://ADACompliance.net/.
Watch Kris on YouTube @adabook:
https://youtube.com/@adabook
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2022-10-1505 minThe ADA BookSettlement Amounts for ADA Website Compliance Litigation ("Lawsuits") Headed into 2023How much do plaintiffs' law firms typically settle for in ADA website compliance cases? Kris Rivenburgh shares the numbers he typically sees as a result of demand letters, complaints, and lawsuits and then adds a consideration for your counsel when negotiating terms.
Kris designed the ADA Compliance Course (ACC) as instructions you can give your team to fix the most commonly claimed issues in ADA website lawsuits. The ACC is really an SOP for your web team. Your team can get started in minutes at https://ADACompliance.net/.
Watch Kris on YouTube @adabook:
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2022-10-1503 minThe ADA BookThe Real Problem with Overlays / Website "Accessibility" Widgets (Beyond ADA Compliance)Kris Rivenburgh explains why "accessibility" widgets / website overlays are so disgusting and why large organizations that use them really don't care about diversity and inclusion.
Karl Groves' resources:
https://overlaysdontwork.com
https://overlayfactsheet.com
https://overlayfalseclaims.com
Kris designed the ADA Compliance Course (ACC) as instructions you can give your team to fix the most commonly claimed issues in ADA website lawsuits. The ACC is really an SOP for your web team. Your team can get started in minutes at https://ADACompliance.net/.
Watch Kris on YouTube @adabook:
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2022-10-0409 minThe ADA BookPrioritize 3 Website Accessibility Issues to Lower Risk of ADA Litigation (Lawsuits, Demand Letters)Kris Rivenburgh discusses the three most common issues that lead to ADA compliance / website accessibility litigation (demand letters, complaints, and lawsuits).
Kris designed the ADA Compliance Course (ACC) as instructions you can give your team to fix the most commonly claimed issues in ADA website lawsuits. The ACC is really an SOP for your web team. Your team can get started in minutes at https://ADACompliance.net/.
Watch Kris on YouTube @adabook:
https://youtube.com/@adabook
Connect with Kris directly on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/adabook
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2022-10-0403 minThe ADA BookDigital Accessibility Project? It's Not A Never-Ending Cost, You Will StreamlineKris Rivenburgh explains why costs for digital accessibility projects (such as website and mobile app remediation) aren't nearly as bad as they may seem. Your team and processes will improve and streamline and greatly reduce costs.
Kris designed the ADA Compliance Course (ACC) as instructions you can give your team to fix the most commonly claimed issues in ADA website lawsuits. The ACC is really an SOP for your web team. Your team can get started in minutes at https://ADACompliance.net/.
Watch Kris on YouTube @adabook:
https://youtube.com/@adabook
C...
2022-10-0405 minThe ADA BookHow to Make Your Website ADA Compliant in 2023Kris Rivenburgh explains best practices for making your website ADA compliant in 2023.
Kris designed the ADA Compliance Course (ACC) as instructions you can give your team to fix the most commonly claimed issues in ADA website lawsuits. The ACC is really an SOP for your web team. Your team can get started in minutes at https://ADACompliance.net/.
Watch Kris on YouTube @adabook:
https://youtube.com/@adabook
Connect with Kris directly on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/adabook
https://www.linkedin.com/in/krisrivenburgh
The AD...
2022-10-0404 minThe ADA BookWhat is ADA Website Compliance (2023)?Kris Rivenburgh explains what ADA Website Compliance means in the 2023 legal landscape.
Kris designed the ADA Compliance Course (ACC) as instructions you can give your team to fix the most commonly claimed issues in ADA website lawsuits. The ACC is really an SOP for your web team. Your team can get started in minutes at https://ADACompliance.net/.
Watch Kris on YouTube @adabook:
https://youtube.com/@adabook
Connect with Kris directly on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/adabook
https://www.linkedin.com/in/krisrivenburgh
The AD...
2022-10-0403 minThe ADA BookNo Product / Software Can Make Your Website ADA Compliant / AccessibleKris Rivenburgh explains why there is no product (overlay, software, app, plugin, widget, etc.) you can buy for website accessibility / ADA compliance.
Kris cites three great resources on the lies, deceit, and failures of overlays from Karl Groves in this video:
https://overlayfactsheet.com
https://overlayfalseclaims.com
https://overlaysdontwork.com
Kris designed the ADA Compliance Course (ACC) as instructions you can give your team to fix the most commonly claimed issues in ADA website lawsuits. The ACC is really an SOP for your web team. Your team can get started in minutes at https://ADACompliance.n...
2022-09-0607 minThe ADA BookHow to Write a Website Accessibility StatementKris Rivenburgh discusses the key components of a website accessibility statement (a best practice for ADA compliance) along with other recommended sections.
You can download Kris's accessibility statement template for free at Accessible.org: https://accessible.org/Kris-Rivenburgh-Accessibility-Statement-Template.pdf
Kris designed the ADA Compliance Course (ACC) as instructions you can give your team to fix the most commonly claimed issues in ADA website lawsuits. The ACC is really an SOP for your web team. Your team can get started in minutes at https://ADACompliance.net/.
Watch Kris on YouTube @adabook:
https...
2022-09-0604 minThe ADA BookAccessible.org - Website Accessibility Services Provider (for ADA Compliance)Kris Rivenburgh, founder of Accessible.org, discusses how he differentiates from other website accessibility service providers.
Kris designed the ADA Compliance Course (ACC) as instructions you can give your team to fix the most commonly claimed issues in ADA website lawsuits. The ACC is really an SOP for your web team. Your team can get started in minutes at https://ADACompliance.net/.
Watch Kris on YouTube @adabook:
https://youtube.com/@adabook
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2022-09-0601 minThe ADA BookIs an Accessibility Statement Required for ADA Compliance?Kris Rivenburgh explains why he considers posting an accessibility statement best practice for material ADA compliance.
Kris designed the ADA Compliance Course (ACC) as instructions you can give your team to fix the most commonly claimed issues in ADA website lawsuits. The ACC is really an SOP for your web team. Your team can get started in minutes at https://ADACompliance.net/.
Watch Kris on YouTube @adabook:
https://youtube.com/@adabook
Connect with Kris directly on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/adabook
https://www.linkedin.com/in/k...
2022-09-0104 minThe ADA BookWhy Manual Website Accessibility Audits (for ADA Compliance) are so ExpensiveKris Rivenburgh explains why manual website accessibility audits cost thousands of dollars.
Kris designed the ADA Compliance Course (ACC) as instructions you can give your team to fix the most commonly claimed issues in ADA website lawsuits. The ACC is really an SOP for your web team. Your team can get started in minutes at https://ADACompliance.net/.
Watch Kris on YouTube @adabook:
https://youtube.com/@adabook
Connect with Kris directly on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/adabook
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2022-09-0104 minThe ADA BookThe ADA Book: Everything You Need to Know About ADA Compliance and Digital AccessibilityBuy The ADA Book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3AE6onS (affiliate link).
Kris Rivenburgh explains why The ADA Book is the overview that everyone needs to build their legal and technical knowledge on digital accessibility and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Kris designed the ADA Compliance Course (ACC) as instructions you can give your team to fix the most commonly claimed issues in ADA website lawsuits. The ACC is really an SOP for your web team. Your team can get started in minutes at https://ADACompliance.net/.
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2022-09-0103 minThe ADA BookHow Certification for Website Accessibility (ADA Compliance) Works: Conformance StatementKris Rivenburgh discusses the best way to get your website certified for accessibility. Although many website owners want certification that their website is ADA compliant, there is no provider that can issue this.
Kris designed the ADA Compliance Course (ACC) as instructions you can give your team to fix the most commonly claimed issues in ADA website lawsuits. The ACC is really an SOP for your web team. Your team can get started in minutes at https://ADACompliance.net/.
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2022-08-2806 minThe ADA BookWhy Indemnification for Website Accessibility / ADA Compliance isn't OfferedKris Rivenburgh discusses why Accessible.org doesn't offer to indemnify clients for accessibility services rendered and why you should read the fine print of any vendor who purports to.
Kris designed the ADA Compliance Course (ACC) as instructions you can give your team to fix the most commonly claimed issues in ADA website lawsuits. The ACC is really an SOP for your web team. Your team can get started in minutes at https://ADACompliance.net/.
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2022-08-2805 minThe ADA BookWebsite Accessibility Litigation / ADA Lawsuits Will Decrease in 2023: California and New York Rulings are Business-FriendlyKris Rivenburgh discusses why there will continue to be less website accessibility litigation in 2023. Recently rulings in California and New York are favorable to business owners and will result in less demand letters and complaints filed.
Kris designed the ADA Compliance Course (ACC) as instructions you can give your team to fix the most commonly claimed issues in ADA website lawsuits. The ACC is really an SOP for your web team. Your team can get started in minutes at https://ADACompliance.net/.
Watch Kris on YouTube @adabook:
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2022-08-2103 minThe ADA BookHow Accessible.org Approaches Price Quotes for Manual WCAG 2.1 AA Audits (for Website Accessibility / ADA)Kris Rivenburgh discusses how Accessible.org approaches price quotes for manual audits for website accessibility. Accessible.org will provide you an approximate price immediately over email. Accessible.org audits use WCAG 2.1 AA as the standard and include evaluation of both mobile and desktop environments.
Kris designed the ADA Compliance Course (ACC) as instructions you can give your team to fix the most commonly claimed issues in ADA website lawsuits. The ACC is really an SOP for your web team. Your team can get started in minutes at https://ADACompliance.net/.
Watch Kris on YouTube @adabook:...
2022-08-2103 minThe ADA BookShopify ADA Compliance and Accessibility in 2022: How to Make Your Store Website AccessibleKris Rivenburgh discusses ADA compliance and accessibility for Shopify store owners in 2022. The key is to make your Shopify website WCAG 2.1 AA conformant and not to buy apps, plugins, or overlays that do not make your Shopify website accessible.
Kris designed the ADA Compliance Course (ACC) as instructions you can give your team to fix the most commonly claimed issues in ADA website lawsuits. The ACC is really an SOP for your web team. Your team can get started in minutes at https://ADACompliance.net/.
Watch Kris on YouTube @adabook:
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The ADA BookADA Website Compliance in 2022: The Legal Landscape (Plus California and New York Business-Friendly Rulings) ExplainedKris Rivenburgh discusses what ADA website compliance means and the current legal landscape surrounding digital accessibility in 2022. Kris also explains the big impact very important rulings in California and New York courts will have for private entities (these rulings are favorable to businesses).
Kris designed the ADA Compliance Course (ACC) as instructions you can give your team to fix the most commonly claimed issues in ADA website lawsuits. The ACC is really an SOP for your web team. Your team can get started in minutes at https://ADACompliance.net/.
Watch Kris on YouTube @adabook:
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