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Uncorking Accessibility: How Winery Websites Can Meet ADA Compliance Standards

Name: Uncorking Accessibility: How Winery Websites Can Meet ADA Compliance Standards
Start: 2023-05-10T09:00:00+0000
Location: N/A

Category: Wine Industry Education Series

When: May 10, 2023 at 9:00am – 10:00am (PDT)

Speakers: Vanessa K. Ing

Presenters Vanessa Ing and Kelsey Mollura discuss "Uncorking Accessibility: How Winery Websites Can Meet ADA Compliance Standards."

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities. Its rules extend to websites of businesses open to the public, including wineries. Last year, the Department of Justice issued guidance describing how businesses can ensure website accessibility that complies with the ADA and minimize the risk of lawsuits and hefty fines.

Join us for a discussion on best practices for wine business website ADA compliance, including:

Understanding the rules of ADA website compliance
Examples of web accessibility barriers
How to comply with the DOJ’s guidance

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