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Re: Regarding VPAT and litigation

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From: Andrews, David B (DEED)
Date: May 28, 2021 9:13AM

Let me say that I am not a lawyer, but I have been around a while. No good lawyer is going to give you a legal opinion from a mailing list posting and/or for free. However, I think most here would agree that making a good faith effort at accessibility is generally considered to be a good defense against lawsuits. Secondly, it probably wouldn't hurt for the organization to have an Accessibility Policy, and an Accessibility Plan, mapping out what they intend to do in the future.

Nothing is bullet-proof, but this should help. Also, the best reasons to do accessibility are not legal, but because it enables everyone to use the site!

Dave