Microassist's Accessibility in the News

Accessibility in the News—9/28/18. Though the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) passed more than 20 years ago, compliance with the Act is still an issue. While it could be argued that website accessibility is a relatively new issue, equal access and nondiscrimination violations continue to occur in traditional settings. This week’s news covers inaccessible fraternity houses, sororities not admitting a cheerleader with Down Syndrome, and buildings, websites, and city infrastructure[…]

Accessibility in the News—9/14/18. The week started off with a heavy focus on institutions of higher education. A student’s entire college experience, from class registration to parking to classes themselves, can be dramatically affected how well accessibility has been implemented online, in class, and across campus. At least two universities are intentionally pursuing accessibility improvements, and one witness to the registration process for a person with disabilities is now launching[…]

Accessibility in the News—8/31/18. There were a few repeated themes this week: There’s still a lot of work do be done in making websites more accessible, both in business and in government. In elections, new technology and improved processes can foster more inclusive voting. And designs for people with disabilities are appearing in housing and buildings, fashion design, and other products and services. Some of this growth is due to[…]

Accessibility in the News—8/17/18. The end of summer means students, including those with disabilities, entering the classrooms. This week, many writers took a look at the nexus of education and disability: Charisse Hogan, contributor to The Mighty, asks that you prepare your sons and daughters to encounter and interact with children with disabilities. And she tells how important their awareness was to her as she grew up with cerebral palsy.[…]