We Develop ADA Compliant Websites for Governments

Many businesses, municipal websites, and organizations have non-compliant websites without realizing it. The Americans with Disabilities Act, along with related regulations and court interpretations, establishes expectations for digital accessibility. Failing to meet these standards could leave you vulnerable to legal issues.

Why ADA Compliance Matters

Provide Access for All

ADA-compliant websites provide equal access for all people visiting your website. The most common accessibility issue we encounter is incompatibility with assistive technology devices. Tools like screen readers, keyboard navigation, and eye trackers. 1 in 6 people have a disability that may need them to use an adaptive device to view your website. According to WebAIM’s annual accessibility report, “users with disabilities would expect to encounter errors on 1 in every 24 home page elements.” Don’t lose out on providing access for that customer, client, or constituent because your website was not usable for them.

Meeting Accessibility Obligations

The ADA is a civil rights law that prevents discrimination against disabled people both physically and digitally. The ADA applies broadly to many public-facing businesses and organizations. It also applies to state and local governments, nonprofits, and other organizations. The cost of violation fines is not worth the risk, with a first offense starting at up to $75,000.

Increase Revenue & Traffic

The good news is that making updates that improve ADA website accessibility typically makes the website better for all of your users. From a better user experience and ease of navigation to better visibility due to contrast compliance– you’re likely to see an uptick in website traffic thanks to these improvements as well! Many accessibility standards can make your page easier for search engines to crawl and rank. That means your SEO rankings can improve thanks to these updates.

How Do I Know If My Website Meets ADA Accessibility Requirements?

BIS has worked with hundreds of clients to help improve website accessibility and address common compliance-related issues.One of the most common accessibility issues we see is low-contrast text. Last year 79.1% of homepages failed this test. Running your website through a free contrast checker, a page speed test, or other Web Accessibility Evaluation Tools can give you insights into how your website is currently working. Next, see how well you can navigate your website using only a keyboard. Are all of your links clickable? Can they use your contact form?

Beyond these first steps, there are more complicated back-end issues that a professional can help you improve. Experts like those at BIS will test that users with assistive devices can navigate your website on a screen reader or other assistive device. Experts will review heading structure and link text for proper formatting. They can also help you craft an accessibility statement.

Why Work With Experienced ADA Website Developers

While some elements of ADA compliance are simple and can be updated easily, others are complex and come with real risks of fees for your business if you fail to comply. The risk of DIY simply isn’t worth it when it comes to something as legally complex as the ADA.

Compliant With A Variety of Regulations

In addition to federal ADA legislation, some states have additional requirements and fees for failure to meet those standards. Experienced ADA consultants know the letter of the law for your area and will help you navigate local, state, and national requirements.

*BIS Consultants develops websites that adhere to most ADA requirements and does not offer legal advice or legal certification of ADA compliance.

Peace of Mind With ADA Compliance Specialists

With federal fees starting at up to $75,000 for a first offense, non-compliance can easily topple a small business. Working with experts helps reduce risk and ensures accessibility issues are thoroughly addressed. Working with a team of ADA compliance specialists means important details won’t slip through the cracks and leave you liable.

We Train Your Team to Make Updates

Your staff won’t have to open tickets for everyday changes. We’ll train your team to confidently update pages, news, alerts, menus, and media in WordPress so routine edits take minutes—not days. You stay in control, and we are available for larger improvements when you need us.

Professional Website Results

In addition to resolving any accessibility issues, you’ll also enjoy a beautifully designed website. Many of the content accessibility guidelines also lead to stronger navigation, better images, and an overall more professional-looking website that will attract customers and establish your credibility in the field.

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A Human Touch

While there are online compliance tools that claim to improve your web accessibility, at the end of the day, you can’t beat a human touch. BIS has real professionals examining all of these details for your website in a way that AI is unable to recreate. After all, real humans will be using this website, so real humans need to build it and do manual testing to make sure it functions properly.

*BIS Consultants develops websites that adhere to most ADA requirements and does not offer legal advice or legal certification of ADA compliance.

Industries We Serve

We work with a wide range of industries and can help you meet the website accessibility needs of your specific business or entity type:

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Contact BIS: Trusted Web Accessibility Consultants

BIS Consultants are standing by to help you move your website toward greater accessibility and reduced compliance risk. We have decades of experience taking ADA into consideration when we build websites for local governments, nonprofits, public-facing businesses, and beyond. If you suspect your website may have accessibility barriers for users with disabilities, connect with our experts for a free consultation today.