Creating an accessible website and inclusive marketing materials requires a well-informed team. With a little practice, ensuring website accessibility can be done quickly. The following guidelines should be kept in mind: Content Compliance Rules When creating content for webpages, emails,…
Category Archives: ADA and Bar Rule Compliance
ADA Compliance Help: Can I use text on top of a background image?
Much like buildings, websites have certain laws and guidelines that must be followed to maintain compliance. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed in 1990, which did not specifically address digital accessibility or websites in general. However, the Department…
Podcast Episode: What You Need to Know About ADA Compliance for Your Website
Making sure your website is accessible to all users should be at the top of your priority list. Learn about the law and best practices in this next episode of LEXclusive, PaperStreet’s podcast. Don’t have a Spotify account? We’re also…
Common ADA Compliance Errors Explained
The law requires your website to be ADA compliant. All sites are susceptible to some common ADA errors, and many site owners are unaware just how many errors they can be making. When WebAIM scanned 1 Million pages in early…
How to Check Your Website for ADA Compliance
Having an ADA compliant is required by law, and is an important consideration for all website owners. After your website has become ADA accessible, you may think you have hit the finish line. It’s not just about having an accessible…
How to Add and Edit Alt Text in WordPress
Since the passing of ADA laws, more and more websites are adopting accessibility standards for people who are browsing the web with assistive technologies such as screen readers. These assistive devices play a major role in the accessibility of a…
How to Choose Accessible Colors for Your Website
Color is a big deal; it communicates personality, tone, and overall business branding. But it’s more than that: Color selection can also greatly impact website accessibility for disabled site visitors. It’s all about readability. Poorly-selected colors can make text all…
ADA Compliance Best Practices Guide
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is an important piece of legislation to consider when building and updating your website. The act is designed to ensure equal opportunity to the estimated 61 million Americans who live with a disability. The…
ADA Accessibility for Websites is Now Required
It is now official. ADA accessibility applies to websites. Your website must be compliant. The Supreme Court has refused to hear the case of Robles vs. Domino’s Pizza. This means that the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling, which held that Domino’s website must be compliant, stands. The retailer needs to have a compliant website.
Florida Bar Rules About Website Stock Imagery
Custom photography can be expensive and the high-end look it creates isn’t always the goal of every law firm. So, many legal professionals with budget in mind default to using stock imagery on their website. These images will often appear…
