The Americans with Disabilities Act was passed in a time before websites and applications were what they are today. As a result, coverage of such technology by the law is often debated and difficult to enforce. People with disabilities regularly have difficulty in using websites because the design of the website does not interact well with assistive technology. However, if a website is designed properly, it is easy to make a website accessible for all people.
The Website and Software Applications Accessibility Act calls on Congress to ensure that websites and applications are made accessible for all users. The bill calls for the development of standards by the applicable governmental agencies to make websites accessible for people with disabilities. The bill uses a functional definition of accessibility to keep up with the ever-evolving world of technology. It also includes the development of technical assistance to implement the standards. And yes, the bill does include language that will hold the original creator of the website liable. Website templates are often designed by a third party and sold to smaller, third-party users.