The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) is a Federal civil rights law signed in 1990 by the first President Bush. It prohibits discrimination based on a disability. The definition of a ‘disability’ is different under the ADA than in most state laws. Generally, it includes physical, sensory, psychiatric, and learning disabilities, as well as a long list of specific conditions. The ADA applies to all businesses that serve the public, employ 15 or more people and have a physical presence in the US – these would include virtually every website. For a site to meet Section 508 standards, it must…
An Introduction To The Americans With Disabilities Act For Websites – accessiBe









