On March 18, 2022, the Department of Justice (DOJ) published Guidance on Web Accessibility and the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act). The effort focuses specifically on Title II— State and Local Governments (and Public Transportation) and Title III— Public Accommodations and Commercial Facilities. The guidance seems to target business owners and government employees unfamiliar with the DOJ’s long-standing position on website accessibility. The legal industry and industry advocates generally regard the[…]
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Federal A11y : Federal Digital Accessibility Updates
This “Federal-A11y” page offers an ongoing collection of articles primarily related to digital accessibility and the future of work as it relates to the Federal Government. Please bookmark this page to keep up to date on Federal Industry developments in making digital environments accessible for people with disabilities. Accessibility and Transforming the Citizen Experience OPM Issues Call for Comments on Improving Customer Experience As a signal of what’s next in[…]
READ MORE about Federal A11y : Federal Digital Accessibility UpdatesMicroassist Announces Partnership with UsableNet
Microassist Inc., a leading provider of digital accessibility and usability services, is partnering with the accessibility pioneers at UsableNet to combine industry expertise and provide clients across government, education and private industries access to leading technology solutions to improve and monitor digital accessibility. “UsableNet is a valued partner of Microassist. The UsableNet team has an in-depth understanding of digital accessibility and their employees and products are focused on providing the[…]
READ MORE about Microassist Announces Partnership with UsableNetDigital Accessibility Checklist for Section 503 Focused Reviews
Last year, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) began acting on Directive (DIR) 2018-04, placing an increased emphasis on disability inclusion in the workplace. In order to accomplish that goal, the agency said it will be conducting “focused reviews” of compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, which requires federal contractors to take affirmative action to recruit, hire, promote, and retain individuals with disabilities. Focused reviews may[…]
READ MORE about Digital Accessibility Checklist for Section 503 Focused ReviewsVPAT: The Ultimate Buyer’s Guide
What does VPAT® stand for? VPAT stands for Voluntary Product Accessibility Template. A VPAT is a document template used to create a report on how accessible an information and communication technology (ICT) product is. ICT products include software, mobile applications, websites, documentation, or hardware. The generated report helps the procurement community assess the level of accessibility conformance during the market research and proposal evaluation stages. Once the VPAT is complete, it becomes[…]
READ MORE about VPAT: The Ultimate Buyer’s GuideUnderstanding Digital Accessibility in the Procurement Process
This post adapted from the article, “Understanding Accessibility in the Procurement Process” originally published in the September 2020 issue of Mealey’s™ Litigation Report: Cyber Tech & E-Commerce. Mealey’s is a subscription-based information provider and a division of LexisNexis. Why Digital Accessibility Matters Public sector entities such as the federal government, state government, and higher education institutions are required by various laws to try and procure products that are usable by[…]
READ MORE about Understanding Digital Accessibility in the Procurement ProcessVPAT 2.X, The Evolution of the Accessibility Conformance Report | Part One: An Overview
*NOTE: The Information Technology Industry Council has released subsequent minor VPAT revisions, available on the ITIC VPAT® web page. The Current VPAT Version 2.4 was released February 2020. Last reviewed / updated: 4/30/2021 This post adapted from the article, “VPAT 2.X, The Evolution of the Accessibility Conformance Report,” originally published in the November 2019 issue of Mealey’s™ Litigation Report: Cyber Tech & E-Commerce. Mealey’s is a subscription-based information provider and a[…]
READ MORE about VPAT 2.X, The Evolution of the Accessibility Conformance Report | Part One: An OverviewSection 508 Refresh: How WCAG Impacts Federal Website Accessibility Requirements
Section 508 and WCAG: What’s Changed for Federal Government Website Accessibility Requirements? This article on Section 508 and WCAG 2.0 reprinted, with updates and modifications, from the February 2017 issue of Mealey’s™ Litigation Report: Cyber Tech & E-Commerce. It was originally published as “Making Technology Accessible To People With Disabilities: Section 508 Refresh Incorporates Internationally Recognized WCAG Standards.” Mealey’s is a subscription-based information provider and a division of LexisNexis. Copyright[…]
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