Accessibility in the News — 10/30/2020. With election turnout being the highest in years, more people will flocking to the polls this Tuesday with hopes of casting their ballot. Election accessibility has been of big concern in many states, from absentee ballots, to accessible polling places. Our featured selection of articles this week offer a variety of information and tips when heading to vote this week. NOTE: To get news[…]
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With One Week Left Until Election Day, What Obstacles Will People With Disabilities Face at the Polls
Accessibility in the News — 10/23/2020. 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 With One Week Left Until Election Day, What Obstacles Will People With Disabilities Face at the PollsDisabled Communities Come Together to Fight For Voting Accessibility
Accessibility in the News — 10/16/2020. 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 Disabled Communities Come Together to Fight For Voting AccessibilityCongress Introduces New Accessibility Bill, Will ADA Coverage of Websites Finally Be Addressed?
Accessibility in the News — 10/9/2020. 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 Congress Introduces New Accessibility Bill, Will ADA Coverage of Websites Finally Be Addressed?In Many States, Voters With Disabilities Face Discrimination at the Polls
Accessibility in the News — 10/2/2020. 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 In Many States, Voters With Disabilities Face Discrimination at the PollsWith Almost a Month Left Until Election Day, How Accessible Will Voting Be?
Accessibility in the News — 9/25/2020. With election day fast approaching, knowing whether our election will be accessible to all remains a mystery. From election websites, to mail in voting, to physical polling locations, accessibility varies greatly by location. Many state and local jurisdictions have made great strides in improving their voting accessibility, where as others are still lacking. How will November 3rd shape up? We will just have to[…]
READ MORE about With Almost a Month Left Until Election Day, How Accessible Will Voting Be?Understanding 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 ProcessNumber of ADA Lawsuits Drop Off In First Half of 2020, What Can We Expect the Rest of the Year?
Accessibility in the News — 9/11/2020. 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 Number of ADA Lawsuits Drop Off In First Half of 2020, What Can We Expect the Rest of the Year?Global Pandemic or Not, Voting Accessibility Is Key to Our Democracy
Accessibility in the News — 9/4/2020. 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 Global Pandemic or Not, Voting Accessibility Is Key to Our DemocracyActivists Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing Showcase the Importance of Making Protests Accessible to All
Accessibility in the News – 8/28/2020. 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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