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  • 4 Ways Healthcare Websites Can Be More Accessible for People with Disabilities

    4 Ways Healthcare Websites Can Be More Accessible for People with Disabilities

    Healthcare providers must be particularly conscious of how their own digital channels perform. Not only is it hypocritical to fail in providing such conveniences available to people with disabilities, but it can also expose them to legal action. Brands like Domino's Pizza and even music artist Beyonce's Parkwood Entertainment have already been sued for ADA non-compliance. The number of ADA lawsuits being filed against healthcare institutions in particular is also rising with companies like Tenet Healthcare and WellPoint among the first that got served.As such, healthcare organizations should review their own websites and remedy all aspects that fall short of WCAG and ADA compliance. Here are four ways healthcare websites can become more accessible according to the various disabilities and impairments users may have.