Americans With Disabilities Act Compliance Law

Achieving ADA compliance means following the federal government's compliance standards for both public entities and privately owned businesses. The ADA mandates an "affirmative duty" for businesses dealing with the public.

A common compliance standard is an access ramp that allows disabled individuals to enter a building. Businesses must also provide an accessible entrance, remove physical barriers inside the building, provide accessible parking and lavatories, consider the placement of goods on shelves, and a variety of other standards.

In 2010, the ADA released its Web Content Accessibility Guidelines; the list was updated in 2018.

The ADA expects websites to provide broad accommodations to disabled users, including the following:

• Heightened screen contrast</li>
• Captions on videos and audio files</li>
• Low background audio</li>
• More legible font choices and sizes

Violations of ADA requirements may subject a business to legal consequences ranging from citations and license restrictions to fines and injunctions that require the company to make the necessary accommodations.

If a business, restaurant, or other privately-owned facility's failure to be compliant with ADA regulations results in the injury of a person with a disability, it can also face a personal injury lawsuit. Because this area of the law is complex, with hundreds of compliance standards, individuals seeking damages should consult an experienced ADA lawyer to find out if the company may be liable.

Were you injured because of a business’ failure to comply with ADA regulations? Contact the ADA discrimination attorneys at Morgan & Morgan — you may be eligible for significant financial compensation. We’ve recovered billions of dollars on behalf of our clients. Unlike other law firms, we’re not jacks-of-all-trades. Instead, we focus exclusively on personal injury cases. We’ll assign your case a team of lawyers and supporting staff, ensuring you get the best service and outcome possible. You’ll have 24/7 access to the status of your case via our mobile app and open communication with your case staff. Fill out a no-cost case evaluation form to discover what we can do for you.