Accessibility in the News—11/03/16 In this issue of Accessibility in the News (AITN), news and commentary on web accessibility lawsuits and demand letters feature heavily (particularly with retailers and community banks. There’s also a list of 240 website accessibility lawsuits since 2015); colleges and universities ramp up accessible design in online courses and web environments; and both on and off campus, tools facilitate providing accessible web content. To receive Accessibility[…]
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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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Toys, Tech, and Text: Innovation Impacts Inclusive Design
Accessibility in the News—10/27/16 In this issue of Accessibility in the News (AITN), media coverage included toys (both modified and off-the-shelf items for kids with disabilities), the impact of technology and text for those with learning disabilities and visual impairments, potential future government decisions on private-sector requirements for accessibility (from the U.S. Department of Justice’s ADA interpretations to the upcoming ruling on Section 508), and the debut of Apple’s accessibility-focused website. To receive Accessibility[…]
READ MORE about Toys, Tech, and Text: Innovation Impacts Inclusive DesignWeb Accessibility Lawsuits Hit Banking, Retail; WCAG 2.1 Under Consideration
Accessibility in the News—10/20/16 In this issue of Accessibility in the News (AITN), web accessibility lawsuits hit community banks and retail (not even the Kardashians are immune). Ride share apps are also being deemed inaccessible. The Web Content Accessibility Working Group is seeking input on WCAG 2.1 (in order to build on current web accessibility standards). Tips for making college admissions are included this issue, as well as another story[…]
READ MORE about Web Accessibility Lawsuits Hit Banking, Retail; WCAG 2.1 Under ConsiderationCalls for Online Accessibility, Wheelchair Basketball for Accessibility Awareness, Disability-Friendly Cities
Accessibility in the News—10/13/16 In this issue of Accessibility in the News (AITN), we have media coverage of several innovations (a shirt that vibrates music, software advances, unique promotional events for accessibility awareness), calls for more accessible websites , apps, and browsers (for legislative, user-focused, and online search reasons), venues that are less than accessible for their patrons, as well as a list of cities that are most the most disability-friendly. To receive[…]
READ MORE about Calls for Online Accessibility, Wheelchair Basketball for Accessibility Awareness, Disability-Friendly CitiesADA Compliance Litigation, Building and Transportation Access, Insights on Learning
Accessibility in the News—10/5/16 In this issue of Accessibility in the News (AITN), we have news about a rise in ADA compliance litigation (regarding both building and website access), building and transportation access (including activity that will impact airlines’ implementation of the Air Carrier Access Act), insights on learning (inclusive typeface guidance, accessible elearning—a passion of ours!, the malleability of the human brain), and calls for expanding accessibility throughout Canada. To receive Accessibility in the News[…]
READ MORE about ADA Compliance Litigation, Building and Transportation Access, Insights on Learning‘Universal Accessibility’ Theme Influences Websites and Travel; Government, Education, Banking Urged to Up Their Game
Accessibility in the News— 09/30/16 This issue of Accessibility in the News (AITN) covers several travel stories influenced by World Tourism Day’s ‘Universal Accessibility’ theme. We also have both universal accessibility shortfalls (and advances) in government and education, with community banks seeing a rise in accessibility-related demand letters. The first autonomous car also makes its debut. To receive Accessibility in the News via email, send a subscription request to [email protected]. Eligible but got nothing: Hundreds of thousands of[…]
READ MORE about ‘Universal Accessibility’ Theme Influences Websites and Travel; Government, Education, Banking Urged to Up Their GameAccessibility Developments in Tech, Politics, Education—from Berkeley to across the Globe
Accessibility in the News —9/24/16 This issue of Accessibility in the News (AITN), we have accessibility developments in education (from video magnifiers for grade schoolers to university online courses), politics (viewpoints and constituent profiles), tech (app accessibility lawsuits and innovations for creating signatures), government (awards and perspective), and other activity from around the globe (Australia, Oman, India, and various locations in the U.S.)—including setting the stage for plans for the web from the W3C. To receive Accessibility in[…]
READ MORE about Accessibility Developments in Tech, Politics, Education—from Berkeley to across the GlobeMobile Accessibility, Employment Opportunities, and New Website Rules
Accessibility in the News—9/19/2016 In this issue of Accessibility in the News (AITN), we have accessibility-related media coverage related to mobile accessibility (creating better experiences for everyone). improving employment opportunities (including $9.3 M from the U.S. Department of Labor to fund opps for those with disabilities), and new website rules for government (coding for screen readers and providing video closed captioning). To receive Accessibility in the News via email, send a subscription request to [email protected].[…]
READ MORE about Mobile Accessibility, Employment Opportunities, and New Website RulesADA Accessibility Lawsuits Filed by the Hundreds, Universities Held in Violation of ADA, Cybersec Training Meets Section 508
Accessibility in the News— 09/13/16 In this issue of Accessibility in the News (AITN), media covers the rise in ADA accessibility lawsuits filed (advocacy groups weigh in, focusing on collaboration), universities in violation of ADA for digital content (not all of the free course and lecture content are fully accessible to individuals with hearing, visual or manual disabilities), and accessible cybersecurity course modules (one company’s mobile-responsive training meets Section 508 requirements for digital accessibility). To receive Accessibility[…]
READ MORE about ADA Accessibility Lawsuits Filed by the Hundreds, Universities Held in Violation of ADA, Cybersec Training Meets Section 508Government and Academic Organizations Address Transportation, Digital Accessibility
Accessibility in the News — 09/07/16 This issue of Accessibility in the News (AITN) features several articles from both government and universities addressing digital accessibility, or seeing the need to (there’s an interesting historical look at voting, technology, and usability, too). There’s also coverage related to the Paralympics, a few articles related to transportation for those with disabilities, and a church where the majority of worshippers belong to the Deaf[…]
READ MORE about Government and Academic Organizations Address Transportation, Digital Accessibility