Right now there is no explicit reference to the Internet in any of the language of the act. In fact, the Department of Justice Others issued an opinion statement in 1996 which claimed that the Internet should be an ADA-protected entity. Others, especially in the business community, are opposed to ADA intervention on the Web. Five Web expert witnesses with varying backgrounds testified during the hearing. Four additional legal experts gave their points of view.
Enforcement is problematic.
The fact that the Internet is public space makes identification of inaccessible sites simple. As of yet, no official action has been taken as a result of the hearings. One interpretation of the lack of action is that there is too much unresolved controversy at this point to make any sweeping decision. It is possible that no action will be taken at all, leaving the issue up to the courts to decide. The AFB claimed that AOL's browser was inaccessible to those who are blind.