How CannaPlanners Builds Better Dispensary Websites with Lifted
As the cannabis industry grows, dispensaries are increasingly seeing the need to be mindful of ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliance, particularly online. ADA compliance isn’t just for physical spaces; it extends to websites too. For dispensaries, ensuring their sites are accessible to all users is crucial—not just to avoid potential lawsuits, but to build an inclusive, welcoming brand.
The legal landscape is changing, and ADA compliance is more relevant than ever. Dispensaries and other businesses have faced lawsuits over accessibility, often due to issues on their websites that prevent individuals with disabilities from having equal access. In recent years, there has been a sharp rise in such lawsuits, and cannabis businesses have not been exempt.
Dispensary websites, like any business site, should offer equal access to all users, including those with disabilities. Some common compliance issues include:
Any of these issues can make a website challenging for users with disabilities, especially those relying on screen readers or other assistive technologies.
At CannaPlanners, we take ADA compliance seriously and continuously strive to improve our clients’ websites. Our goal is to make it easier for dispensaries to offer accessible, compliant online experiences that invite all users to explore their products and services.
We’re dedicated to refining the accessibility of our sites and have built accessibility features directly into our platform, Lifted.
We’ve partnered with Deque, a respected authority on web accessibility compliance, to manually audit our PB2 / Lifted platform. These audits help us identify specific areas for improvement, so we can better serve all users.
To supplement our accessibility efforts, we’re adding policy pages that outline our commitment to ADA compliance. These pages help educate users on our ongoing efforts to create accessible websites and demonstrate our dedication to making improvements.
While we are committed to making CannaPlanners sites as accessible as possible, we cannot guarantee that our websites will be 100% compliant. This is largely due to third-party vendors for eCommerce menus and other integrations that we use, which we don’t control. ADA compliance is a journey, and we’re continuously working to ensure our clients’ sites align with accessibility best practices.
If you’re a dispensary owner, here are a few proactive steps you can take:
ADA compliance is more than a checkbox; it’s a crucial part of creating an inclusive online space that’s welcoming to all. At CannaPlanners, we’re here to help dispensaries navigate the complexities of web accessibility and to support them in meeting ADA standards. While full compliance is challenging, especially with third-party elements, our team is committed to making steady improvements in accessibility.
If you’re ready to make your dispensary’s website accessible, CannaPlanners is here to help every step of the way.
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