{"id":8781,"date":"2023-11-05T14:55:46","date_gmt":"2023-11-05T14:55:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tuwebaccesible.es\/?p=8781"},"modified":"2025-01-02T10:48:21","modified_gmt":"2025-01-02T10:48:21","slug":"ada-regulation-complete-guide-to-web-accessibility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tuwebaccesible.es\/en\/ada-regulation-complete-guide-to-web-accessibility\/","title":{"rendered":"ADA Regulation: Complete Guide to Web Accessibility"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;170119&#8243;]The <strong>ADA regulation<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ada.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Americans with Disabilities Act<\/a>) establishes a legal framework to guarantee <strong>accessibility for people with disabilities<\/strong> in various environments, including the digital realm. With the advancement of technology, the application of this law to websites and applications is increasingly relevant, as it aims to reduce barriers that limit access to online information and services.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image media=&#8221;6423&#8243; dynamic=&#8221;yes&#8221; media_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;733672&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;132493&#8243;]<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contenidos<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tuwebaccesible.es\/en\/ada-regulation-complete-guide-to-web-accessibility\/#What-is-the-ADA-Regulation\">What is the ADA Regulation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tuwebaccesible.es\/en\/ada-regulation-complete-guide-to-web-accessibility\/#What-Are-the-Principles-of-the-ADA-Regulation-on-the-Web\">What Are the Principles of the ADA Regulation on the Web?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tuwebaccesible.es\/en\/ada-regulation-complete-guide-to-web-accessibility\/#Why-Is-It-Important-to-Comply-with-the-ADA-Regulation-on-the-Web\">Why Is It Important to Comply with the ADA Regulation on the Web?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tuwebaccesible.es\/en\/ada-regulation-complete-guide-to-web-accessibility\/#How-to-Comply-with-the-Americans-with-Disabilities-Act-on-the-Web\">How to Comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act on the Web?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tuwebaccesible.es\/en\/ada-regulation-complete-guide-to-web-accessibility\/#Examples-of-Lawsuits-Related-to-the-ADA-Regulation\">Examples of Lawsuits Related to the ADA Regulation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tuwebaccesible.es\/en\/ada-regulation-complete-guide-to-web-accessibility\/#What-Are-the-Benefits-of-Complying-with-the-ADA-Regulation\">What Are the Benefits of Complying with the ADA Regulation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tuwebaccesible.es\/en\/ada-regulation-complete-guide-to-web-accessibility\/#Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; content_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;211597&#8243;][vc_column][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;248642&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-is-the-ADA-Regulation\"><\/span><strong>What is the ADA Regulation?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>ADA regulation<\/strong> is a U.S. law enacted in 1990 that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in all areas of public life, including employment, transportation, education, and public accommodations. <strong>Web accessibility<\/strong> has become an extension of this regulation due to the growing importance of digital environments. Although the ADA does not specify concrete requirements for websites, lawsuits and recent guidelines have driven its digitization.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-Are-the-Principles-of-the-ADA-Regulation-on-the-Web\"><\/span><strong>What Are the Principles of the ADA Regulation on the Web?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To understand how the ADA regulation applies to the digital environment, it is essential to know the basic principles that guide it, mainly based on the WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines):<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Perceivability<\/strong>: Web content must be perceivable for all users, including those with visual or hearing disabilities. This means that elements like images must have descriptive alternative text and videos should include subtitles or transcripts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Operability<\/strong>: The site must be operable with various devices and assistive technologies, such as keyboards and screen readers. Navigation and interaction must be intuitive for all users.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Understandability<\/strong>: Content and functionality must be understandable. This includes clear and simple language, as well as accessible instructions for all interactive features.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Robustness<\/strong>: Content must be robust and compatible with current and future assistive technologies, allowing for continuous adaptation to technological advancements.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why-Is-It-Important-to-Comply-with-the-ADA-Regulation-on-the-Web\"><\/span><strong>Why Is It Important to Comply with the ADA Regulation on the Web?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Complying with the <strong>ADA regulation on the web<\/strong> is not only a legal obligation but also an <strong>inclusive strategy<\/strong> that benefits all users. Ensuring a site is accessible increases content reach and improves user experience, enabling individuals with visual, auditory, motor, and cognitive disabilities to browse and use the web independently. Additionally, web accessibility is a <strong>positive factor for SEO<\/strong>, as search engines value well-structured and accessible sites.<\/p>\n<p>The ADA regulation applies to both public organizations and private companies. An inaccessible website can result in lawsuits, penalties, and a negative brand image.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-to-Comply-with-the-Americans-with-Disabilities-Act-on-the-Web\"><\/span><strong>How to Comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act on the Web?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are different steps and strategies that businesses can implement to ensure ADA compliance on their websites:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tuwebaccesible.es\/expertos-accesibilidad-web\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Accessibility Audits<\/strong><\/a>: Conducting regular audits to identify and correct accessibility barriers is essential. Web audit tools such as <strong>WAVE<\/strong> or <strong>axe DevTools<\/strong> can help identify common issues and guide their resolution.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Application of WCAG<\/strong>: The <strong>Web Content Accessibility Guidelines<\/strong> (WCAG) are international recommendations that describe how to make content accessible. They are classified into three levels: A, AA, and AAA, with level AA being the most commonly required to comply with the ADA.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use of assistive technology<\/strong>: Ensuring compatibility with technologies such as screen readers, keyboards, and alternative input devices allows smooth navigation for all users.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Training and awareness<\/strong>: Training development, design, and content teams in web accessibility is key to maintaining accessible practices in the long term.<\/li>\n<li><strong>User testing with people with disabilities<\/strong>: Conducting accessibility testing with individuals who have various disabilities is crucial to understanding their needs and adjusting the site accordingly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Subtitles and audio descriptions<\/strong>: Including subtitles in videos and audio descriptions in multimedia content allows individuals with hearing or visual disabilities to access information completely.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Examples-of-Lawsuits-Related-to-the-ADA-Regulation\"><\/span><strong>Examples of Lawsuits Related to the ADA Regulation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In recent years, several companies have faced lawsuits for failing to comply with web accessibility under the ADA regulation. Notable cases include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Winn-Dixie<\/strong>: In 2017, a court ruled that the supermarket <strong>Winn-Dixie<\/strong> website did not comply with the ADA, leading to a series of adjustments to make their site accessible.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Domino\u2019s Pizza<\/strong>: In 2019, the U.S. Supreme Court determined that the website and app of <strong>Domino\u2019s<\/strong> must be accessible under the ADA as they are &#8220;places of public accommodation.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Netflix<\/strong>: Netflix faced an accessibility lawsuit that resulted in a ruling requiring them to include subtitles in their entire content library.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These cases highlight the importance of ensuring websites comply with ADA accessibility standards to avoid penalties and improve user experience.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-Are-the-Benefits-of-Complying-with-the-ADA-Regulation\"><\/span><strong>What Are the Benefits of Complying with the ADA Regulation?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>By adopting accessibility practices in the digital environment, businesses can achieve several benefits:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Broader reach and audience<\/strong>: An accessible site reaches more people, including individuals with disabilities, who represent approximately 15% of the global population.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Improved user experience<\/strong>: Facilitating navigation and content comprehension benefits all users, not just those with disabilities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reduced legal risks<\/strong>: Complying with the ADA reduces the risk of lawsuits and penalties by avoiding digital discrimination.<\/li>\n<li><strong>SEO positioning<\/strong>: Web accessibility and SEO share principles like structural clarity and correct tagging, which can improve search engine visibility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>ADA regulation<\/strong> is a fundamental piece in building an inclusive and accessible digital environment for everyone. Adapting websites to accessibility guidelines not only fulfills a legal requirement but also represents an opportunity to improve user experience and reinforce a commitment to inclusion. With the help of WCAG and accessibility audits, organizations can ensure ADA compliance and promote a more accessible web for all.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][uncode_block id=&#8221;8394&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>La normativa ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) establece un marco legal para garantizar la accesibilidad de personas con discapacidad en diversos entornos, incluyendo el \u00e1mbito digital. Con el avance de las tecnolog\u00edas, la aplicaci\u00f3n de esta ley en sitios web y aplicaciones es cada vez m\u00e1s relevante, ya que busca reducir las barreras que limitan el acceso a la informaci\u00f3n y los servicios en l\u00ednea.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":6423,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[138],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8781","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-training"],"acf":[],"_form":null,"_mail":null,"_mail_2":null,"_messages":null,"_additional_settings":null,"_locale":null,"migrate_from_cf7_redirect":null,"_hash":null,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tuwebaccesible.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8781","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tuwebaccesible.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tuwebaccesible.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tuwebaccesible.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tuwebaccesible.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8781"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.tuwebaccesible.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8781\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8786,"href":"https:\/\/www.tuwebaccesible.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8781\/revisions\/8786"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tuwebaccesible.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6423"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tuwebaccesible.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8781"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tuwebaccesible.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8781"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tuwebaccesible.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8781"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}