Arkansas Website Accessibility Lawsuits

Industries Most Targeted in Arkansas

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

• Retail & E-commerce (32% of cases)
• Healthcare & Medical Services (27% of cases)
• Agriculture & Food Processing (18% of cases)
• Transportation & Logistics (13% of cases)
• Financial Services (8% of cases)

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

Arkansas-Specific ADA Regulations & Legal Landscape

• Arkansas follows federal ADA Title III requirements
• Arkansas Civil Rights Act of 1993 provides state protections
• Walmart and retail sector headquarters face heightened scrutiny
• Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas handle accessibility cases

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

Notable Arkansas ADA Website Cases

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

Arkansas ADA Website Compliance Checklist

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

• Images include meaningful alt text
• Forms have visible, associated labels
• Color contrast meets WCAG standards
• Keyboard navigation works throughout
• Focus states are clearly visible
• Videos include captions and transcripts
• Headings follow logical hierarchy
• Links describe their purpose
• Errors are announced to screen readers
• Page regions use ARIA landmarks

Industry-Specific Guidance

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Understanding WCAG Requirements

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

Other State Lawsuit Data