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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Microassist's Accessibility in the News is a widely read, free weekly newsletter curated by Jack McElaney. Newsletter sections include a compilation of accessibility articles and blogs, a list of accessibility conferences and training, accessibility job announcements, and a listing of accessibility resource pages.
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What Does An Accessible City Look Like In 2023?
Accessibility in the News — 2/10/2023. 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 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[…]
READ MORE about The Numbers Are In, Accessibility Lawsuits Hit New High In 2022What Does Accessibility In Government Look Like In 2023?
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
Accessibility in the News — 1/6/2023. 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 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[…]
READ MORE about As Millions Set Out To Travel This Holiday Season Transportation Accessibility Is More Important Than EverSenate Report Finds Department of Veterans Affairs Websites Inaccessible for Users with Disabilities
Accessibility in the News — 12/16/2022. A report from the US Senate Special Committee on Aging has found that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has failed to make its websites accessible to users with disabilities, older adults, and veterans. The report states that the government has not met the requirements set forth by Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which requires federal government agencies to develop accessibility[…]
READ MORE about Senate Report Finds Department of Veterans Affairs Websites Inaccessible for Users with DisabilitiesQatar Hopes World Cup Will Help Boost The Country’s Accessibility Problems In The Long Term
Accessibility in the News — 12/9/2022. Qatar is hoping the ongoing World Cup will boost its accessibility efforts and help the country better accommodate people with disabilities in the longer term. The tournament has provided “sensory rooms” for fans with autism, along with audio descriptive commentary for those who are visually impaired. There is also a dedicated allocation of tickets for those with limited mobility to purchase, and the venues[…]
READ MORE about Qatar Hopes World Cup Will Help Boost The Country’s Accessibility Problems In The Long TermYears After Initial Complaint UC Berkeley Finally Agrees To Make Online Content Accessible
Accessibility in the News — 12/2/2022. The US Justice Department has filed a consent decree in federal court to resolve allegations that the University of California Berkeley, violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by making its online content inaccessible to people with hearing, vision, and manual disabilities. Under the three and a half year long consent decree, UC Berkeley will make all future and the vast majority of its existing[…]
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