Business owners all over the country are getting hit hard with fines and lawsuits for websites that aren’t accessible to everyone (think visual and hearing impaired individuals). At first, it seems intuitive that websites would be naturally ADA compliant, but the truth is that if your website lacks the foundational best practices for search and readability then it’s likely vulnerable to legal action or fines.

Don’t panic yet, it’s still early enough to make sure your website falls within these new guidelines before it’s too late. Here, we’ll break down what you need to know about the new regulations, how to find issues, and how to fix them if they exist.