October 23rd, 2024
1:00 PM EST
As in years past, the number of lawsuits filed against hotels, restaurants, and other places of public accommodation alleging that their websites violate the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) has continued to rise nationwide. Additionally, this year we *may* finally have guidance from the U.S. Supreme Court regarding whether a plaintiff has standing to challenge a place of public accommodation’s failure to provide disability accessibility information on its website, even if she lacks any intention of visiting that place of public accommodation. Regardless of how the Supreme Court rules, however, it is still crucial for hotel owners and operators to know what information to provide to the public regarding the accessible features of its physical property.
Likewise, all businesses should be aware of how to make their websites accessible (i.e., compatible with screen reader software), so that they are usable by individuals with visual and hearing impairments. Indeed, businesses must have a plan in place to testing their website’s accessibility and then implement any necessary changes to improve accessibility.
Participants in this webinar will learn:
- What issues to look for when determining website accessibility
- When to involve legal counsel in conducting such website accessibility tests and remediation efforts in order to preserve attorney-client privilege
- What specific accessibility-related information should be listed on your website
- Whether your company should include an “Accessibility Statement” on its website and, if so, what information that statement should include
This program is currently under review for SHRM and HRCI credits.
