Accessibility in the News — 7/28/2023. The Justice Department has proposed a new rule under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to improve accessibility for people with disabilities to web and mobile apps and clarify ADA obligations for public entities, particularly state and local governments, as more of their activities shift online. This rule is crucial, especially in light of the increased reliance on web and mobile apps for essential[…]
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After 33 Years Of The Americans With Disabilities Act, Accessibility In Transportation Continues To Improve
Accessibility in the News- Knowledge is Power — 8/4/2023. 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[…]
READ MORE about After 33 Years Of The Americans With Disabilities Act, Accessibility In Transportation Continues To ImproveStates Receive Federal Backlash For Violating Americans With Disabilities Act
Accessibility in the News — Knowledge is Power – 7/21/2023. The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida ruled that the State of Florida violates the rights of children with complex medical needs by needlessly institutionalizing some in nursing facilities and placing others at risk of unnecessary institutionalization. The court found that these children are capable of living in the community, and their parents overwhelmingly want them to[…]
READ MORE about States Receive Federal Backlash For Violating Americans With Disabilities ActAs The 33rd Anniversary Of The ADA Approaches Transportation Accessibility Still Lags Behind
Accessibility in the News — Knowledge is Power – 7/14/2023. 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[…]
READ MORE about As The 33rd Anniversary Of The ADA Approaches Transportation Accessibility Still Lags BehindReddit Faces New Accessibility Issues Thanks To API Changes And Users Are Not Happy
Accessibility in the News — 6/30/2023. 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 Reddit Faces New Accessibility Issues Thanks To API Changes And Users Are Not HappyTexas Shoots Down Bill Expanding Vote-by-Mail Access for People with Disabilities
Accessibility in the News — Knowledge is Power 6/23/2023. Texas Governor Greg Abbott has vetoed a bipartisan bill, House Bill 3159, that aimed to expand vote-by-mail access for individuals with disabilities, particularly those who are blind or paralyzed and require assistance marking their ballots. Advocates argue that the veto is a setback for voters with disabilities who have long advocated for the ability to mark their mail-in ballots independently. The[…]
READ MORE about Texas Shoots Down Bill Expanding Vote-by-Mail Access for People with DisabilitiesAirports Begin To Receive Accessibility Accreditation Under New Accessibility Enhancement Accreditation (AEA) Program
Accessibility in the News- Knowledge is Power – 6/16/2023. 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[…]
READ MORE about Airports Begin To Receive Accessibility Accreditation Under New Accessibility Enhancement Accreditation (AEA) ProgramFCC Votes To Mandate Accessibility In Video Conferencing
Accessibility in the News — 6/9/2023. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has voted to enforce accessibility requirements on video conferencing platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Webex. Despite the widespread use of video conferencing for work, education, and personal communication, individuals with disabilities often face challenges in effectively using these platforms. Issues include inadequate captioning, difficulties in displaying sign language interpreters, limited control of accessibility tools, and the absence[…]
READ MORE about FCC Votes To Mandate Accessibility In Video ConferencingHealthcare Accessibility Sees Improvement Thanks To Telemedicine
Accessibility in the News — 6/2/2023. Telemedicine has significantly improved healthcare accessibility by eliminating geographical barriers, allowing remote access to healthcare for individuals in underserved areas and reducing the need for travel. It offers convenience through flexible scheduling, reduced waiting times, and remote consultations, benefiting patients with mobility issues or chronic conditions. Access to specialists has expanded, enabling timely expert consultations regardless of location. Vulnerable populations, such as the elderly[…]
READ MORE about Healthcare Accessibility Sees Improvement Thanks To TelemedicineWith First Accessible Canada Act (ACA) Compliance Milestone Approaching, Are Canadian Businesses Ready?
Accessibility in the News — Knowledge is Power — 5/26/2023. 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[…]
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