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# Legal Consequences of Ignoring Web Accessibility
## **1. Introduction**
This tutorial aims to educate its readers about the potential legal consequences that can occur from ignoring web accessibility. By the end of this tutorial, you will be able to understand what web accessibility is, its legal aspects, and how to ensure your websites are accessible.
### Prerequisites
No prior knowledge is required, but a basic understanding of web development will be beneficial.
## **2. Step-by-Step Guide**
### **2.1 Understanding Web Accessibility**
Web accessibility means that websites, tools, and technologies are designed and developed so that people with disabilities can use them.
### **2.2 Legal Aspects**
Many countries have laws and regulations that mandate web accessibility. For example, in the U.S., the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 require certain businesses and organizations to make their websites accessible.
### **2.3 Consequences of Non-Compliance**
Ignoring web accessibility can lead to lawsuits, fines, and damage to your reputation.
## **3. Code Examples**
### **3.1 Alt Text for Images**
Adding alt text for images is a basic accessibility practice. It provides a textual alternative to non-text content in web pages.
```html
<!-- This is a code snippet showing how to add alt text to an image -->
<img src="image.jpg" alt="Description of image">
Ensure that all functionality can be accessed through a keyboard. Use the "tabindex" attribute to specify the order in which elements receive focus.
<!-- This is a code snippet showing how to make a button keyboard accessible -->
<button tabindex="0">Click Me!</button>
In this tutorial, we covered web accessibility and its importance, its legal implications, and how to make your website accessible. Continue your learning journey by seeking more in-depth resources on this topic.
Check a website you visit frequently and note down any accessibility issues observed.
Create a simple web page with a form that complies with web accessibility standards.
Modify an existing website to improve its accessibility.
Remember, practice makes perfect. Keep coding and exploring!
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This tutorial does not include code snippets for every aspect of web accessibility because it covers a wide range of techniques and technologies, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and ARIA, to name a few. I recommend further study and practice to fully understand and implement web accessibility.