ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) requires digital accessibility. Tech mandate: websites/apps must be usable by people with disabilities (visual, hearing, motor, cognitive). Covers contrast ratios, keyboard navigation, screen reader compatibility, captions, alt text. Why it matters: 1 in 6 Americans have disabilities (230M+ globally). Legal risk: inaccessible sites face lawsuits (average settlement $35k–$200k). UX improvement: accessibility features help everyone (captions for noisy cafes, voice control for hands-free use). Learning path: 1 week WCAG fundamentals, 1 week keyboard/screen reader testing, 1 month audit and remediation of real project.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires digital products to be accessible to people with disabilities. In practice, this means websites, apps, and software must work with assistive technologies (screen readers, voice control, keyboard-only navigation, etc.). WCAG 2.1 Level AA is the industry standard. 4 principles: Perceivable (can see/hear content), Operable (can navigate with keyboard), Understandable (clear language, predictable), Robust (works with assistive tech).
| Isifunda | Omusha | Okwesigaba Esiphakathi | Omdala |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA | $75k | $115k | $160k |
| UK | £45k | £70k | £100k |
| EU | €50k | €75k | €110k |
| CANADA | C$80k | C$110k | C$155k |
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