Florida ADA Website Lawsuit Defense

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In Florida, we have seen ADA lawsuits targeting websites steadily increase. Florida ranks among the states with the highest number of ADA-related lawsuits in general, and has high rates of website related ADA lawsuits as well.

Federal laws such as the ADA and the Rehabilitation Act provide the legal framework for these claims, and Florida entrepreneurs are increasingly being targeted due to ambiguities in compliance standards for websites.

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Key factors that contribute to lawsuits include:

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• High tourism and aging population: Florida attracts a diverse population, including many individuals with disabilities.

• Litigation trends: Certain law firms specialize in filing mass ADA lawsuits, making Florida businesses high-profile targets.

Failing to comply with standards such as the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) can result in litigation, and the necessity for website overhauls.

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Our law firm has represented businesses in more than 400 ADA website lawsuits over the past few years alone. Our managing attorney, Nolan Klein, has been interviewed as an expert on ADA lawsuits in the Wall Street Journal and on 60 Minutes, has taught multiple classes about ADA litigation and ADA website lawsuits, and is the author of the ADA Law & Lawsuits guidebook.​

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If you are facing an ADA website lawsuit filed against your business in Florida, call us for a free consultation. The call will cost you nothing, and could make the difference to your case.

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Introduction to Florida ADA Website Compliance

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The Americans with Disabilities Act, enacted in 1990, is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities. While the ADA initially focused on physical spaces, the increasing reliance on online platforms means that websites are now increasingly considered to be "places of public accommodation" by many judges. This interpretation means that businesses must ensure their websites are accessible to everyone, including individuals with visual, auditory, and motor impairments.

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Common Florida Website ADA Violations

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Several issues commonly lead to ADA non-compliance on websites. These include:

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Missing alt text for images: Without proper alt descriptions, visually impaired users relying on screen readers cannot comprehend image content.

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Improper color contrast: Text must stand out against its background to be legible for users with visual impairments.

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Non-navigable content: Websites that lack keyboard navigation options disadvantage users who cannot operate a mouse.

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Lack of captions for video content: Videos without captions exclude individuals with hearing impairments.

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Unlabeled forms and fields: Input forms with missing or unclear labels can confuse assistive technologies, hampering accessibility.

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Addressing these issues requires adopting systematic best practices in website design and development.

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Florida Website Accessibility Best Practices

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To ensure your business is ADA-compliant, you need to incorporate best practices for accessibility. These include:

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Follow WCAG Guidelines: Aim for WCAG 2.1 AA compliance, which covers a broad range of accessibility requirements.

Test for Usability: Regularly test your site using assistive technologies like screen readers to assess real-world accessibility.

Include ARIA Labels: Accessible Rich Internet Applications (ARIA) tags provide greater clarity for elements in your web design.

Offer Text Alternatives: Ensure all multimedia content has captions, transcripts, and descriptive text.

Simplify Navigation: Clean and clear navigation menus help users of all abilities access the site efficiently.

Embedding accessibility into your website at the design stage is often more cost-effective than retrofitting an existing site later.

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Florida Website Accessibility Best Practices

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To ensure your business is ADA-compliant, you need to incorporate best practices for accessibility. These include:

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Our Florida ADA Website Lawsuit Services

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Our experienced ADA attorneys have extensive knowledge and experience handling ADA website compliance and website lawsuit defense issues. We have represented businesses in hundreds of these cases, and we can help to ensure that your business handles Florida ADA website issues and Florida ADA website litigation properly.

Contact us for a free consultation. and to learn more about how our firm can assist with your Florida ADA website matter.

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