Alaska Website Accessibility Lawsuits

Industries Most Targeted in Alaska

Based on 2024 filing data, these industries face the highest litigation risk in Alaska:

• Tourism & Hospitality (34% of cases)
• Oil, Gas & Energy (26% of cases)
• Healthcare & Medical Services (22% of cases)
• Government & Public Services (12% of cases)
• Retail & E-commerce (6% of cases)

If your business operates in one of these sectors, prioritize a comprehensive accessibility audit and remediation plan to reduce legal exposure.

Alaska-Specific ADA Regulations & Legal Landscape

• Alaska follows federal ADA Title III requirements
• Alaska Human Rights Law provides state-level protections
• June 2024 DOJ finding cited Alaska for ADA violations in election accessibility
• District of Alaska handles federal accessibility cases with growing attention
• Remote geographic challenges increase telehealth accessibility scrutiny

Understanding Alaska's unique legal environment helps businesses assess risk and develop appropriate compliance strategies.

Notable Alaska ADA Website Cases

These cases demonstrate the legal standards and expectations for website accessibility in Alaska courts.

Alaska ADA Website Compliance Checklist

Ensure your website meets these essential WCAG 2.1 Level AA requirements to minimize ADA lawsuit risk:

• All images include descriptive alt text
• Forms have visible, properly associated labels
• Color contrast meets WCAG 2.1 AA standards
• Full keyboard navigation across entire site
• Focus indicators visible on all interactive elements
• Video content includes captions and transcripts
• Heading hierarchy follows logical structure
• Links clearly describe their destination
• Error messages are accessible to screen readers
• Telehealth interfaces work with assistive technology

Industry-Specific Guidance

Get tailored compliance guidance for your industry:

Understanding WCAG Requirements

Learn about the specific WCAG success criteria that courts reference in ADA cases:

Other State Lawsuit Data