Industry-specific ADA requirements
- Event registration flows must be keyboard accessible
- Session schedules and agendas must work with screen readers
- Virtual event platforms must support assistive technologies
- Venue maps and floor plans need text alternatives
- Speaker and exhibitor directories must be accessible
Common accessibility issues
- Registration forms with complex multi-step flows losing focus
- Interactive schedules not keyboard navigable
- Virtual platforms lacking screen reader support
- Venue maps without text alternatives
- Session filtering not accessible
- Low contrast on event dates and times
- PDF agendas without proper structure
Lawsuit risk
Current lawsuit exposure for this industry is considered medium. Businesses in higher-risk categories should prioritize audits and remediation to reduce ADA complaints.
Compliance checklist
- Ensure registration works with keyboard only
- Make session schedules keyboard navigable
- Test virtual platforms with screen readers
- Provide text-based venue and floor plan info
- Label session filters and search
- Verify contrast on dates, times, and CTAs
- Offer accessible agenda formats
- Add captions to pre-recorded sessions
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