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Tell Congress to Ensure the Web is Accessible!
The Web Site and Software Applications Accessibility Act (HR.5813/S.2984) establishes guidelines as a basis for an accessibility standard, which would ensure that the websites for public accommodations, all public entities, and employers are accessible to people with disabilities. While most services are required by law to make their websites accessible, there is currently no clear-cut definition of what “accessible” means.
By providing a solid set of accessibility standards, organizations will now have a clear definition for what is accessible to expand their potential consumer pool, including an entirely new population of consumers previously excluded. This bill removes barriers by allowing more people to be able to electronically support businesses, apply for jobs, and work at places that may have previously been impossible, ultimately increasing economic participation. With approximately one in four adults in the United States reporting having at least one disability, we should strive to ensure that these online interactions are equally accessible for all US residents.
Congress:
Pass the Web Site and Software Applications Accessibility Act
Tell Congress to Ensure the Web is Accessible!
The Web Site and Software Application Accessibility Act (H.5813/S.2984) establishes guidelines as a basis for an accessibility standard, which would ensure that the websites for public accommodations, all public entities, and employers are accessible to people with disabilities. While most services are required by law to make their websites accessible, there is currently no clear-cut definition of what “accessible” means.
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