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The online guide is available for free and written with the jewelry industry in mind.
The Jewelers Vigilance Committee released a free online guide to help jewelers comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
New York—The Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC) has released a new guide for jewelers about compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Available now on JVC’s website, the guide shares information and tools to help businesses provide an accessible environment for customers, as the ADA requires.
The ADA was enacted in 1990 to protect individuals with disabilities from being discriminated against because of those disabilities.
This guide is designed for jewelry businesses in particular, said JVC, taking into account the unique challenges the industry faces.
It provides an overview of ADA requirements, practical steps for compliance, and resources to help jewelers create accessible and inclusive shopping environments in-store and online.
Key topics include physical accessibility, website accessibility standards, and best practices for accommodating people with disabilities.
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Available now on JVC’s website, the guide shares information and tools to help businesses provide an accessible environment for customers, as the ADA requires.
The ADA was enacted in 1990 to protect individuals with disabilities from being discriminated against because of those disabilities.
This guide is designed for jewelry businesses in particular, said JVC, taking into account the unique challenges the industry faces.
It provides an overview of ADA requirements, practical steps for compliance, and resources to help jewelers create accessible and inclusive shopping environments in-store and online.
Key topics include physical accessibility, website accessibility standards, and best practices for accommodating people with disabilities.
“JVC is committed to supporting our members in creating welcoming and accessible environments for all consumers,” said Sara Yood, president, CEO and general counsel of JVC.
“JVC is thrilled to provide this essential guide on ADA compliance, empowering jewelers to create accessible spaces for all. Ensuring inclusivity is not only a legal obligation but a key part of building trust and fostering stronger connections with customers.”
The publication was made possible thanks to a grant from the JCK Industry Fund, said JVC, which provides funding to organizations that seek to improve the jewelry industry.
“Today, with technology intimately woven into modern-day American life, it is more important than ever that members of the jewelry industry continue to adapt and take advantage of the numerous opportunities to assist their customers and provide them the best experience possible, whether in person or online,” the guide stated.
The ADA Compliance Guide is free to download here. It is available to JVC members and non-members.
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