Yes! Any website which does business in the United States is legally required to provide equal accessibility to all. To learn more about whether or not your website is required to be ADA compliant, read our article on “Is Your Website Required to be ADA Compliant? Any Exceptions?”
Although it is rare for a personal website to be sued over lack of accessibility, it can be a major concern for a business. Moreover, if you address accessibility concerns, you’re taking steps to ensure that your website is open to everyone, you’re attracting new clientele, and you’re showing your visitors and customers that you care. It may surprise you to learn that according to the Centers for Disease Control, approximately 61 million people, or a quarter of the adult American population, live with some kind of disability.
