Accessibility in the News — 8/16/2024. The Department of Justice has issued a final rule that revises the regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This new rule sets specific technical standards and scoping requirements aimed at ensuring that Medical Diagnostic Equipment (MDE) provided by state and local governments is accessible to individuals with disabilities. The rule is part of the broader effort to make public[…]
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What Are Cities Doing To Make Their Public Spaces Accessible?
Accessibility in the News — 8/9/2024. 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 Are Cities Doing To Make Their Public Spaces Accessible?With Less Than 100 Days Until Election Day Where Do Candidates Stand On Accessibility?
Accessibility in the News — 8/2/2024. 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 Less Than 100 Days Until Election Day Where Do Candidates Stand On Accessibility?What Does Accessibility Look Like On The 24th Anniversary Of The Americans With Disabilities Act?
Accessibility in the News — 7/26/2024. 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 Look Like On The 24th Anniversary Of The Americans With Disabilities Act?Justice Department’s Landmark Rule to Enhance Web and Mobile Accessibility for Public Services
Accessibility in the News — 7/19/2024. 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 Justice Department’s Landmark Rule to Enhance Web and Mobile Accessibility for Public ServicesAccessibility Overlay Company Accessibe Hit With Class Action Lawsuit
Accessibility in the News — 7/12/2024. 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 Accessibility Blogs,[…]
READ MORE about Accessibility Overlay Company Accessibe Hit With Class Action Lawsuit34 Years Of The Americans With Disability Act, Yet Accessibility Lawsuits Remain At An All Time High
Accessibility in the News — 7/5/2024. 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 Accessibility Blogs,[…]
READ MORE about 34 Years Of The Americans With Disability Act, Yet Accessibility Lawsuits Remain At An All Time HighWhat Does New Title II Rules Mean For Schools?
Accessibility in the News — 6/28/2024. 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 Title II Rules Mean For Schools?As Election Day Nears Department of Justice Cracks Down On Inaccessible Voting
Accessibility in the News — 6/21/2024. 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 Election Day Nears Department of Justice Cracks Down On Inaccessible VotingUS DOT to Invest 343 Million to Modernize and Improve Accessibility in Rail Transit Systems Nationwide
Accessibility in the News — 5/29/2024. 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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