Title III of the ADA prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in places of public accommodation, including such places as restaurants, private schools, sports stadiums, office buildings, and more. Businesses are required to make “reasonable modifications” to serve people with disabilities.
While the ADA does not explicitly mention website compliance, today, many courts are ruling that the Internet is considered a “place of public accommodation,” defined in Title III. As a result, thousands of private companies are facing legal action from plaintiffs claiming an inaccessible website is an ADA Title III violation.