What you'll learn

What is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and how does it impact foodservice businesses?
What steps must a business take to ensure compliance with the ADA?
Why are ADA lawsuits, particularly those from serial plaintiffs targeting websites, a significant legal risk?
What is the WCAG 2.1 standard, and how can businesses implement it effectively?
How can you audit your website to identify and fix ADA compliance issues?
What are the best practices for minimizing the risk of ADA lawsuits in the future?

Description

Our ADA course provides a clear, practical overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act and its impact on the food service industry, including physical accessibility, employment considerations, and the growing wave of digital accessibility litigation. The second half delivers actionable guidance on how to audit your restaurant’s physical and online presence and effectively deter or respond to ADA enforcement actions.
 
This course is designed to help restaurant owners, operators, and compliance professionals understand their obligations under the ADA, reduce legal risk, and create accessible in-store and online experiences that serve all customers.

This course includes:

14 on-demand videos
Final evaluation
Certificate

Course Outline

Chapter 1: Introduction to the ADA for the Food Industry
Lesson 1: What is the ADA?
Lesson 2: The Evolution of the ADA and its impact on the Food industry
Lesson 3: Title III of the ADA for the Food Service Industry
Lesson 4: ADA Enforcement Mechanisms
Lesson 5: Current ADA Guidance and Enforcement Trends
Chapter 2: ADA Online Compliance for the Food Industry
Lesson 1: Overview of Online Accessibility
Lesson 2: The WCAG 2.1 Accessibility Standard
Lesson 3: Why Is ADA Compliance So Difficult for Websites?
Lesson 4: Auditing Screen Readers Accessibility with WAVE
Lesson 5: Contrast Errors
Lesson 6: Keyboard Navigation
Lesson 7: Additional Accessibility Risks
Lesson 8: Accessibility Statements and Points of Communication
Lesson 9: Conclusion

Requirements

No prerequisites are required for this course

Fee: $199.00

Includes 1-Year Access to the course material

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