Accessibility in the News — 3/10/2023. Lawmakers in Congress are pushing to end the practice of subminimum wages for disabled people, which affects about 122,000 individuals in the U.S. Some employers can currently pay disabled people far below state minimums, with many earning less than $3.50 an hour. The bipartisan Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act, reintroduced on Feb. 27, aims to end this practice. Under Section 14(c) of the[…]
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Federal Report Shows Lack Of Accessibility On Many Federal Websites
Accessibility in the News — 3/3/2023. A new report released by the Department of Justice (DOJ) revealed that the federal government is not complying with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, which requires federal agencies to ensure that their websites are accessible to individuals with disabilities. The report shows that one in 10 public-facing websites at major federal departments and agencies are not fully accessible, and three in five internal[…]
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Accessibility in the News — 2/24/2023. U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth and Deb Fischer have introduced bipartisan legislation called the Prioritizing Accountability and Accessibility for Aviation Consumers Act of 2023 to improve transparency surrounding disability-related complaints with air travel. The bill would require the U.S. Department of Transportation to publish an annual report that discloses all disability-related complaints made throughout the year, including specifics about how the complaints were resolved. The[…]
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Accessibility in the News — 2/17/2023. As you all know, us here at Accessibility in the News have long been proponents of making news accessible. Providing accessibility features on news websites is crucial for people with disabilities to access information and stay informed about current events. It is important to recognize that individuals with disabilities have a right to access news and information in a way that works for them,[…]
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READ MORE about What Does An Accessible City Look Like In 2023?The Numbers Are In, Accessibility Lawsuits Hit New High In 2022
Accessibility in the News — 1/27/2023. NOTE: To get news like this every week in your inbox, before it hits our website, subscribe to our Accessibility in the News e-newsletter. There are no ads or graphics, and we never send spam. Just use the sign-up form on this page to subscribe and stay up to date! Feature Story Skip to National News (U.S.) | Skip to International News More Accessibility[…]
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Accessibility in the News — 1/20/2023. NOTE: To get news like this every week in your inbox, before it hits our website, subscribe to our Accessibility in the News e-newsletter. There are no ads or graphics, and we never send spam. Just use the sign-up form on this page to subscribe and stay up to date! Feature Story Skip to National News (U.S.) | Skip to International News More Accessibility[…]
READ MORE about What Does Accessibility In Government Look Like In 2023?Accessible Housing Is Hard To Come By In General, But What About Affordable Accessible Housing?
Accessibility in the News — 1/13/2023. NOTE: To get news like this every week in your inbox, before it hits our website, subscribe to our Accessibility in the News e-newsletter. There are no ads or graphics, and we never send spam. Just use the sign-up form on this page to subscribe and stay up to date! Feature Story Skip to National News (U.S.) | Skip to International News More Accessibility[…]
READ MORE about Accessible Housing Is Hard To Come By In General, But What About Affordable Accessible Housing?As A Record Year For ADA Lawsuits Comes To An End Several New High Profile Lawsuits Roll Out To Start Off 2023
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READ MORE about As A Record Year For ADA Lawsuits Comes To An End Several New High Profile Lawsuits Roll Out To Start Off 2023As Millions Set Out To Travel This Holiday Season Transportation Accessibility Is More Important Than Ever
Accessibility in the News — 12/23/2022. NOTE: To get news like this every week in your inbox, before it hits our website, subscribe to our Accessibility in the News e-newsletter. There are no ads or graphics, and we never send spam. Just use the sign-up form on this page to subscribe and stay up to date! Feature Story Skip to National News (U.S.) | Skip to International News More Accessibility[…]
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