Industry-specific ADA requirements
- Learning content must be accessible under ADA and Section 508
- Course navigation should be keyboard-friendly
- Videos require captions and transcripts
Common accessibility issues
- Missing captions on lectures
- Inaccessible PDF syllabi
- Poor heading structure in course pages
- Focusable elements hidden in menus
Lawsuit risk
Current lawsuit exposure for this industry is considered high. Businesses in higher-risk categories should prioritize audits and remediation to reduce ADA complaints.
Compliance checklist
- Provide captions and transcripts
- Use accessible document formats
- Ensure LMS navigation works by keyboard
- Label interactive quizzes clearly
- Declare language for multilingual content
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