I saw an accessibility consulting agency share advice on responding to an accessibility demand letter.
Recommendations 1 and 2 were spot on: consult a lawyer and an accessibility specialist. However, Recommendation 3 is something I would never endorse. Of course, while writing the explanation for my opinion, I exceeded the LinkedIn character limit and had to convert it into an article. In this article, I outline four reasons organizations should never post an accessibility statement as an immediate response to a demand letter.
Always remember that nothing I post should be construed as legal advice. If you find yourself in this situation, seek a lawyer with experience in accessibility defense and follow their guidance.
Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eHcN3nG6
Alt: Uncle Roger talking with his two hands raised towards his head with a written caption: Post an accessibility statement immediately after receiving a demand letter? ”
beneath the photo is the second caption: Haiya”
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