An Equal Digital Experience for All Museum Visitors: Web Accessibility Guide
Title II of the ADA requires that local and state governments, including public museums, provide equal access to their programs and services, which extends to their websites. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help museums ensure their websites are accessible.
By following these guidelines, public museums can create inclusive digital experiences that ensure equal access for all visitors, including those with disabilities.
What is ADA Title II, and Why is it Important?
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) published new regulations under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which includes technical requirements for achieving compliance and digital accessibility.
Under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), state and local governments, including public museums, bear the responsibility of ensuring equitable access to their programs and services, encompassing their digital platforms. Compliance requires adherence to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), a globally recognized framework established by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). All websites and mobile applications must align with these guidelines to guarantee accessibility.
Additional information on WCAG can be found in our supplementary other posts.
Complying with Title II ADA regulations is critical for public museums, whose websites serve as destinations for important information, such as directions, online tickets, virtual tours, current and upcoming exhibits, educational programs, frequently asked questions, and more. Non-compliance can lead to legal issues and, more importantly, exclusion of visitors with disabilities from accessing these vital resources.
How Public Museums Can Achieve Digital Accessibility
For ADA web compliance, websites and digital platforms should use alternative text for images, provide video captions, implement keyboard navigation, and support screen readers. Functionality and design is also important. Additionally, clear language and creating an easy-to-navigate layout are important considerations.
Choose EcomBack for Expert Web Accessibility Services
When it comes to ensuring web accessibility, EcomBack provides tailored, expert resources and support to help public museums achieve ADA compliance.
We offer the following services:
- Audits: EcomBack conducts thorough assessments to identify any accessibility issues.
- Remediation: We then address these problems, ensuring your website complies with ADA and WCAG standards.
- Testing & Monitoring: We regularly test and monitor your website so it follows Title II of the ADA.
For more information, visit EcomBack’s website, and contact us for further assistance. We’re here to help you make your website accessible to all visitors.
