In today’s digital-first world, having a website that is accessible to all users is not only a good business practice but also legally required. Web accessibility ensures that everyone, including individuals with disabilities, can easily navigate and interact with your website. It’s crucial for ensuring inclusivity and maximizing your audience, but more importantly, non-compliance with ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) regulations can lead to severe consequences, including lawsuits.
At Pulse Solutions, we understand the importance of web accessibility and the role it plays in making your website user-friendly for all. Here’s why ADA compliance is essential, and how we help businesses maintain an accessible online presence.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a civil rights law that ensures equal access and opportunities for people with disabilities. Originally aimed at physical accessibility, ADA regulations have expanded to cover digital accessibility. This means that websites must be designed in a way that people with visual, auditory, cognitive, and motor impairments can use and interact with them effectively.
Without ADA compliance, businesses risk facing legal action. Lawsuits related to digital accessibility are on the rise, with numerous cases resulting in hefty fines and costly settlements. Many businesses have faced lawsuits because their websites were inaccessible to users with disabilities. If your website is not ADA-compliant, you could be subject to similar lawsuits, which not only bring financial burdens but can damage your company’s reputation.
Failing to ensure web accessibility for users with disabilities can lead to:
In an increasingly competitive market, ensuring ADA compliance is not just about avoiding legal trouble — it’s about ensuring accessibility for all and growing your business responsibly.
At Pulse Solutions, we are committed to helping businesses create accessible websites. Our process ensures that your site meets ADA standards and remains accessible long-term. Here’s how we do it:
Web accessibility isn’t just about compliance; it’s about offering an inclusive experience that respects all users. By ensuring that your website is accessible, you:
Ensuring web accessibility is an investment in the future of your business. It’s about improving user experience, reducing risks, and setting your business up for success.
Conclusion
Web accessibility is not just a matter of meeting legal requirements; it’s about doing the right thing for your customers. ADA compliance should be a priority for all businesses. At Pulse Solutions, we ensure that your website is accessible to all by following a thorough process that includes manual scanning, ADA compliance checks, and continuous monitoring. With our expertise, your business can avoid legal risks while providing an inclusive and user-friendly experience for everyone.
Don’t wait for a lawsuit to spark action. Contact us today to start ensuring your website’s accessibility!
Overview
AssessTEAM is a cloud-based performance management software designed to help organizations implement continuous feedback, streamline employee evaluations, and align workforce performance with business goals. As part of our commitment to inclusion, diversity, and legal compliance, we prioritized ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) accessibility across our platform — including the web application, evaluation interface, signature interface, and mobile app.
Why ADA Compliance Matters for Performance Management Tools
1. Inclusive Workforce Participation: A performance management system must enable all employees, including those with disabilities, to participate fully in evaluations, feedback loops, and development plans.
2. Legal Compliance: ADA and WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) standards are legally required for many U.S. businesses and public sector entities. Non-compliance can result in litigation and reputational risk.
3. Better Usability for Everyone: Designing with accessibility in mind leads to a cleaner, more intuitive interface — improving usability for all users, not just those with disabilities.
4. Remote and Hybrid Work Enablement: ADA compliance ensures that users can access AssessTEAM across devices, screen readers, and input types — vital for distributed teams.
5. Client Demand: Many of our enterprise clients include accessibility requirements in their vendor due diligence and procurement process.
Key ADA Enhancements Executed
| Area | Compliance Enhancements |
|---|---|
| Evaluation Interface | – Implemented full keyboard navigation using tab/shift+tab and ARIA roles.- Enabled screen reader compatibility using descriptive alt text, form labels, and ARIA attributes.- Ensured sufficient color contrast ratios for text and UI elements.- Added error identification and guidance for all form fields. |
| Signature Interface | – Built an accessible signature capture tool supporting keyboard navigation and assistive tech alternatives.- Provided an option for text-based consent in lieu of physical signatures.- Included visible focus states and announcements for assistive tech during signature capture. |
| Mobile App | – Designed using WCAG 2.1 Level AA mobile guidelines.- Enabled dynamic text resizing and native screen reader compatibility (TalkBack for Android, VoiceOver for iOS).- Optimized touch targets and gesture alternatives for one-handed or limited dexterity users.- Applied semantic HTML and labels for all interactive elements. |
| General Platform Features | – Implemented skip-to-content links and accessible dropdowns.- Made modal dialogs fully accessible (trap focus, close via keyboard).- Included accessible alerts and status updates for evaluation completion, submission, and approvals. |
Outcome
Conclusion
ADA compliance isn’t a checkbox — it’s a business-critical decision. With AssessTEAM’s ADA enhancements, we’ve created a performance management platform that empowers every employee to participate equally, regardless of physical ability. This aligns with our mission to deliver inclusive, modern performance evaluations that drive results for all.
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