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A website accessibility statement is a simple website policy document that you’re required to have on the footer of your website in order to comply with a number of accessibility laws and regulations. This accessibility statement template is instantly downloadable and can be filled out in 5-minutes or less.
Read on for more details…
One (1) downloadable, editable .docx file containing a detailed Website Accessibility Statement template with fill-in-the-blanks to make your own.
We give you a detailed PDF guide on how to access and edit your template.
My Super Simple Guide to Legally Protecting Your Online Business to
make sure you’ve got your bases covered.
1.
Download your website accessibility statement template and open with any word processing software you like
(ie, Google Docs, Word, Pages, etc)
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Review your accessibility template to make sure
you’ve filled it all out!
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Upload and use your new website accessibility statement on the footer of your website.
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Celebrate how incredible it feels to have the confidence
the legal piece is taken care of.
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Sam has done a beautiful job curating everything an online business owner needs so we all can have peace of mind knowing that we are covered in the event we have a legal issue. And peace of mind is a valuable asset!
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It takes the guesswork out of setting up one’s business, which is like gold in the age of the internet (who to trust?)
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For legal protection, you need to have a website accessibility statement on your website explaining what steps you’ve taken to make your site accessible, and who someone can contact if they have any issues navigating your website. It is about being inclusive and making the internet available to everyone, regardless of disability status. Just like adding a ramp to your brick-and-mortar storefront, being accessible means you are ensuring more people can engage with your business.
Increasingly, access is being regulated legally under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG – an international standard). While these laws and guidelines are in place for a great reason – inclusivity is good for the world and your business – they are also being exploited by bad actors to bring forth predatory lawsuits. Having a website accessibility statement on your site is one of the best ways to combat a lawsuit.
SHORT ANSWER: YES. Maybe you’ve heard the horror stories.
Small businesses getting wrapped up in these bad-faith lawsuits. Spending time and money they don’t have for court fees and settlements. Getting gun-shy about putting their internet-shingle out. Should you be worried for your business and website?
The fact of the matter is that accessibility regulation for websites is (like most internet regulation) vague and behind-the-times. Getting ahead of the curve gives you an edge against frivolous lawsuits that are just looking for an easy target.
These bad-faith actors are looking for a quick payout. When you can prove you have an accessibility compliance strategy, you have a pro-active defense against these lawsuits, and because of that you make yourself a far less attractive target in the first place.
Making a good-faith effort at web accessibility can protect your business and increase your potential audience.
Improving your web accessibility opens the door to your website to everyone and ensures you aren’t the low-hanging-fruit for a time-consuming and expensive lawsuit.
Oh, and did we mention accessibility is good for your SEO?
Once you purchase the Website Accessibility Statement template from our shop, you will be able to download it. After filling in your personal contact details on the template in 5 mins or less, you can post it on your website alongside your three other website policies: privacy policy, terms & conditions, and website disclaimer. (We sell those here.)
Reach out to us at help@samvanderwielen.com. We’re happy to help!
You may need to speak to your website designer or developer about what they can do to make your website fully compliant. We offer a web designer audit package that includes our website accessibility statement template here.
You may also want to explore using a software tool like Userway [affiliate link] to ensure compliance on your site.
This template is a downloadable, customizable general template for you to make your own & to fit your business. Purchase of this or any other document from this Site does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and Sam Vander Wielen. The documents, or anything on this Site, should not be construed as legal advice. You should have all documents you use or prepare reviewed by a local attorney to ensure they comply with State and local laws where you live and work. Sam Vander Wielen is licensed to practice law in New Jersey. Sam Vander Wielen LLC is not liable if you are or should become the target of an accessibility lawsuit. Use of this Site, and purchase of any documents, are subject to these Terms and Conditions. QUESTIONS? Email help@samvanderwielen.com.
