Using AI for Website Accessibility

Website accessibility is a hot topic in the business world. We recently wrote about the website accessibility lawsuit faced by Beyoncé’s management company, but she’s not the only one facing legal consequences for a lack of online accessibility. One of the most famous cases, Robles v. Domino’s Pizza, recently reinforced the need for businesses to ensure that their websites comply with regulations. (More on that below.) Thankfully, you can now automatically bring your website up to code without spending an outrageous amount of time or money.

The Groundbreaking Domino’s Case

On Monday, October 7, 2019, the US Supreme Court denied Domino’s Pizza’s request to review the Ninth Circuit’s decision holding that Domino’s must make its website accessible to people with visual impairments under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This is groundbreaking because it is the first time the Supreme Court has been asked to consider the issue of website accessibility. The decision has opened the floodgates to even more website accessibility lawsuits against businesses of all sizes.

Automatic Website Accessibility

Here at Diace Designs, we know that accessibility is about more than just avoiding fines and lawsuits. It’s primarily about providing every website user with fair access to information and services. That’s why we wanted to find a sustainable solution that would guarantee our website’s accessibility now and in the future.

We found the solution with accessiBe, a website accessibility application powered by artificial intelligence (AI). With just one line of JavaScript code, you can install the accessiBe application on your website and within 48 hours, your site will be in compliance with the latest Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) as well as ADA and EU regulations. The accessiBe application will even rescan your site every 24 hours so that you never fall out of compliance.

Accessibility Is a Requirement, Not an Option

Thanks to the recent Supreme Court decision in Robles v. Domino’s Pizza, website accessibility is no longer an option. It is a required part of doing business online in the U.S. If you’re looking for a reliable and sustainable way to ensure website compliance on your own site, then check out accessiBe.

We were so impressed with the functionality, customization, and affordability of accessiBe that we joined their partner program! Links to accessiBe in this blog post are affiliate links. If you have any questions about implementing this solution on your own site, contact us for more information.

About Kara Franco
Kara writes copy that speaks. She has a knack for creating clear, compelling messages without wasting words. She is passionate about digital marketing and believes that copy is the cornerstone of user experience.

Copywriter + Content Strategist
Kara@diacedesigns.com