Accessibility in the News — January 18, 2019. 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! Skip to National News (U.S.) | Skip to International News More Accessibility[…]
READ MORE about Appeals Court Says Domino’s Website and Pizza-Ordering App Must Be AccessibleAccessibility and Inclusivity Meet Mobility and Empathy
Accessibility in the News—12/21/18. For people with disabilities, getting around can be fraught with obstacles—from inaccessible transportations systems that fail to accommodate travelers wheelchairs, to people using parking spots illegally. Learn about empathy signs in parking lots, revamped facilities, and the concepts affecting the future of accessible transportation in this week’s Accessibility in the News. NOTE: To get news like this every week in your inbox, before it hits our[…]
READ MORE about Accessibility and Inclusivity Meet Mobility and EmpathyAccessibility and Procurement in Higher Ed; Accessibility and Affordability in Housing
Accessibility in the News—11/23/18. In the government and education sectors, buying information and communications technology that is accessible from the get-go can be a challenge, and that includes buying accessible course materials. So what do you do when the tool you want to use, or have already purchased, is inaccessible? Kelly Hermann from the University of Phoenix walks readers though the process in a guest post on WCET Frontiers. But[…]
READ MORE about Accessibility and Procurement in Higher Ed; Accessibility and Affordability in HousingCampuses Strive to Increase Access for Students with Disabilities
From K-12 public schools to colleges and universities, accessibility for students with disabilities is becoming a greater concern, both for today’s students and tomorrow’s. Accessibility in the News—11/9/18. 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[…]
READ MORE about Campuses Strive to Increase Access for Students with DisabilitiesAccessibility in the News, Legal Edition: Updates on ADA Title III News and More
This “Accessibility in the News, Legal Edition” page offers an ongoing collection of articles primarily related to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) news and analysis. Please bookmark this page to keep up to date on legal developments related to disabilities. Also, if you have a web page focused on disabilities, civil rights, or web development, we would appreciate a link back to this resource. Thank you! ADA News: Updates on[…]
READ MORE about Accessibility in the News, Legal Edition: Updates on ADA Title III News and MoreThe WCAG 2.1 Update: A Brief Look at What’s Changed
This post adapted from the article, “The WCAG 2.1 Update: A Brief Look at What’s Changed,” originally published in the September 2018 issue of Mealey’s™ Litigation Report: Cyber Tech & E-Commerce. Mealey’s is a subscription-based information provider and a division of LexisNexis. Copyright © 2018 by Hiram Kuykendall. Any commentary or opinions do not reflect the opinions of Microassist or LexisNexis, Mealey’s. Comments welcome! What Changed from WCAG 2.0 to WCAG 2.1? On[…]
READ MORE about The WCAG 2.1 Update: A Brief Look at What’s ChangedWebsite Access Issues Plague Gov, Gutenberg; Inclusive Design Meets Off-Roading, Outer Space, and Hair Care
Accessibility in the News—10/12/18. Physical and website access issues continue to plague government and private businesses. In the public sector, polling place accessibility for people with disabilities crops up more frequently as midterm election dates draw near. Government website accessibility lawsuits are also breaking out of their regional norms, and this week, Minnesota had its first encounter with litigation related to online access. While the private sector continues to grapple with how the[…]
READ MORE about Website Access Issues Plague Gov, Gutenberg; Inclusive Design Meets Off-Roading, Outer Space, and Hair CareNDEAM Spotlights Jobs and Access for Disabled Employees; DOJ Weighs in on Website Accessibility
Disability Employment Awareness Month begins at state and national levels. Also, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) weighs in on website accessibility requirements for businesses. But did anything change? Accessibility in the News—10/5/18. This week kicked off National Disability Employment Month (NDEAM), which is observed every October (states also have their observances, including our home state of Texas). Throughout the month, initiatives celebrate the productivity and perspective that employees with[…]
READ MORE about NDEAM Spotlights Jobs and Access for Disabled Employees; DOJ Weighs in on Website AccessibilityThe Americans with Disabilities Act: Buildings, Websites, Greek Life Miss the Mark
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[…]
READ MORE about The Americans with Disabilities Act: Buildings, Websites, Greek Life Miss the MarkFor Website Accessibility Cases, Industries Give Tips, Request DOJ Clarification
Accessibility in the News—9/21/18. This week, museums, modeling, makeup, and the Texas proposal to remove deaf-blind Helen Keller’s story from school curriculum stood beside articles addressing website accessibility cases impacting various industries. A new museum app opens the art world to those who may otherwise experience anxiety over new events, while a review of an association conference provides good tips for all seeking to provide an accessible experience for all[…]
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