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[…]
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Qatar 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[…]
READ MORE about Years After Initial Complaint UC Berkeley Finally Agrees To Make Online Content AccessibleWith Holiday Season Around The Corner How Accessible Is Travel This Year?
Accessibility in the News — 11/18/2022. 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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Accessibility in the News — 11/11/2022. 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 What Does New Twitter Takeover Mean For Accessibility?With Midterm Elections Happening This Week Disability Advocates Push For More Voting Accessibility
Accessibility in the News — 11/4/2022. 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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Accessibility in the News — 10/28/2022. 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 Accessibility Lawsuits Continue To Roll In, Will 2022 Be Another Record Year?FDA Improves Hearing Aid Accessibility With Over The Counter Options
Accessibility in the News — 10/21/2022. 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 FDA Improves Hearing Aid Accessibility With Over The Counter OptionsWith November Around The Corner What Will Accessibility Look Like On Election Day?
Accessibility in the News — 10/14/2022. 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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Accessibility in the News — 10/7/2022. 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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