VPN Plus+ ExclusiveWhat is website accessibility and could you be at risk for a lawsuit?July 14, 2020Most business owners are familiar with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the requirements this law imposes on them to make their facilities accessible to those with disabilities. For businesses that are "places of public accommodation" (e.g. veterinary practices), access includes providing on-site features including wheelchair ramps, handicap accessible bathrooms, and parking spots. In the past few years, there has been increasing debate around whether a company's website is an extension of a place of business and must be accessible just like its physical counterpart. The ADA does not speak directly to this question and the Department of Justice (DOJ), which is responsible for interpreting the act, has not weighed in on the matter. This ambiguity in the law has led to a wave of litigation, suggesting businesses with "inaccessible websites" are violating the ADA and are subject to penalties. While it is difficult to identify out-of-court settlements, according to the ADA, the maximum civil penalty for a first violation under title III ranges from $55,000 to $75,000. For a subsequent violation, the new maximum is $150,000. In 2019, there were thousands of lawsuits filed against businesses and tens of thousands of legal demand letters. In the fall of …
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Partnership to provide prescription home delivery service to pet ownersDecember 27, 2018LifeLearn Animal Health has integrated its WebDVM custom websites with Vetsource’s home delivery program to enable clients to make purchases through their veterinarian’s online store and have products shipped directly to their door.
Henry Schein Animal Health launches web-based pet vaccine resourceAugust 31, 2017Henry Schein Animal Health has announced the launch of its Companion Animal Vaccine Resource Center, a web-based hub that provides veterinarians with the latest data on infectious diseases in cats and dogs, and critical information about the role regular vaccinations of pets play in protecting animal and human health.
10 ways to make your vet practice's website shineFebruary 20, 2017We have become ADD web users. We want instant results. We demand instant page uploads. It’s getting increasingly difficult to capture an audience for more than three seconds.
Personal Wellness gets Zoetis' attentionJanuary 18, 2017Zoetis Inc. has beefed up VetVance, the drug maker’s free, online career education platform, by adding seven videos addressing mental health issues as they relate to the veterinary field.
RCVS archive gives inside look at British veterinary historyNovember 14, 2016Ever wondered what a British veterinarian from the 1800s thought about animal health and science? If you're a U.K. veterinarian, soon you can find out, by checking out the RCVS Vet History website.
