ADA Compliance Backup – Business Places

Why ADA Compliance Matters

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that businesses ensure their websites are accessible to all users, including those with visual, auditory, or cognitive impairments. Compliance helps make your website usable for everyone, protects your reputation, and reduces the risk of legal action.


At Business Places, we recognize that even with the best practices, technical issues can occasionally occur with accessibility software or screen readers. That’s why we offer an ADA Compliance Backup Notification System. This system is designed to catch potential accessibility issues quickly, giving you an immediate alert if a visitor experiences difficulty interacting with your site.

How the ADA Compliance Backup Works

1. Optional ADA Notification Email

  • When submitting your business listing on Business Places, you can provide an optional email address specifically for ADA notifications.
  • If a visitor using a screen reader or other accessibility software encounters a problem, they can report it directly to your business through this email.


2. Visitor-Friendly Reporting Link

  • On your site, a small accessibility link can be placed in your footer:

“If you are having trouble reading this site, please click here.”

  • Clicking the link opens a short input form that automatically sends a report to the email you provided.


3. Immediate Alerts and Safety Net

  • The submitted reports are sent directly to the business owner in real time.
  • This allows you to address issues promptly, ensuring your site remains accessible to all users.
  • While this system does not replace full ADA compliance, it serves as a valuable safety net to detect unforeseen issues that accessibility software might encounter.


4. Potential Legal Benefits

  • By proactively monitoring accessibility issues, your business may reduce the likelihood of receiving complaints or legal actions related to website accessibility.
  • Rapid response demonstrates your commitment to accessibility and user experience.

Implementing the Backup on Your Site

Once your listing has been approved and uploaded to Business Places:


  • You’ll receive an automatic email with instructions on how to place the ADA notification link on your website footer.
  • The email includes:
  • A suggested placement for the link.
  • HTML code snippet for the notification link.
  • Instructions for styling and formatting to match your site.
  • Optional customization text to inform visitors clearly about how to report accessibility issues.

Key Notes

  • This backup system is optional, but strongly recommended.
  • It is not a substitute for ADA compliance. All businesses are encouraged to implement full ADA-compliant website practices.
  • It is designed as a proactive safety measure, helping you maintain accessibility, respond quickly to visitor issues, and reduce risk.

Quick Example for Website Footer

<p>If you are having trouble reading this site, please <a href="https://www.businessplaces.ai/ADA-compliance-backup" target="_blank">click here</a> to report an issue.</p>

This link opens the reporting form in a new tab and sends the report directly to your designated ADA notification email.