requirements for ada compliance

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ADA Compliance Designing for Accessibility
This presentation will guide you through the key
considerations for ensuring your website meets
ADA standards, creating a more inclusive digital
experience for everyone.
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Overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA)
Legal Framework
Web Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
The ADA, enacted in 1990, prohibits
discrimination against individuals with
disabilities in all areas of public life,
including the internet.
WCAG provides technical guidelines for making web
content accessible to people with disabilities.
It outlines a set of principles and success
criteria.
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Accessible Website Requirements
Alternative Text for Images
Keyboard Navigation
Color Contrast
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Enable users to fully navigate the website using
only the keyboard, without relying on a mouse.
Ensure sufficient contrast between text and
background colors, improving readability for
those with visual impairments.
Provide descriptive text for images, allowing
screen readers to convey visual information.
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Accommodating Different Disabilities
Visual Impairments
Hearing Impairments
Provide alternative text for images, use high
contrast colors, and offer text-to-speech
features.
Include captions for videos and audio content,
and consider providing sign language
interpretations.
Cognitive Disabilities
Mobility Impairments
Use clear and concise language, limit
distractions, and offer options for simplifying
content.
Ensure keyboard accessibility, provide
alternatives to mouse-based interactions, and
avoid using CAPTCHAs that require specific motor
skills.
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Inclusive Design Best Practices
Consider User Needs
Collect User Feedback
Design with a wide range of users in mind,
including people with disabilities.
Gather input from individuals with disabilities
to identify areas for improvement.
Regular Testing
Collaboration and Training
Use accessibility testing tools and involve users
with disabilities in the testing process.
Educate your design team about accessibility best
practices and promote a culture of inclusion.
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Accessible Media and Content
Video Captions
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Provide accurate and timed captions for all video
content.
Audio Descriptions
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Offer audio descriptions for videos that contain
important visual information.
Alternative Formats
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Make content available in alternative formats
like audio or braille.
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Testing and Validating ADA Compliance
Automated Testing
Use accessibility testing tools to identify
potential issues.
Manual Testing
Involve users with disabilities in manual testing
to validate accessibility.
WCAG Evaluation
Perform a comprehensive evaluation of your
website against WCAG success criteria.
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Maintaining Compliance Over Time
Regular Updates
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Ongoing Monitoring
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Accessibility Policy
Ensure that accessibility is a core part of your
website development and maintenance processes.