Qatar Hopes World Cup Will Help Boost The Country’s Accessibility Problems In The Long Term

By Jack McElaney | December 11, 2022 | |

Accessibility in the News — 12/9/2022. Qatar is hoping the ongoing World Cup will boost its accessibility efforts and help the country better accommodate people with disabilities in the longer term. The tournament has provided “sensory rooms” for fans with autism, along with audio descriptive commentary for those who are visually impaired. There is also a dedicated allocation of tickets for those with limited mobility to purchase, and the venues[…]

Years After Initial Complaint UC Berkeley Finally Agrees To Make Online Content Accessible

By Jack McElaney | December 2, 2022 | |

Accessibility in the News — 12/2/2022. The US Justice Department has filed a consent decree in federal court to resolve allegations that the University of California Berkeley, violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by making its online content inaccessible to people with hearing, vision, and manual disabilities. Under the three and a half year long consent decree, UC Berkeley will make all future and the vast majority of its existing[…]

With Holiday Season Around The Corner How Accessible Is Travel This Year?

By Jack McElaney | November 18, 2022 | |

Accessibility in the News — 11/18/2022. 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[…]

What Does New Twitter Takeover Mean For Accessibility?

By Jack McElaney | November 11, 2022 | |

Accessibility in the News — 11/11/2022. 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[…]

With Midterm Elections Happening This Week Disability Advocates Push For More Voting Accessibility

By Jack McElaney | November 4, 2022 | |

Accessibility in the News — 11/4/2022. 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[…]

Accessibility Lawsuits Continue To Roll In, Will 2022 Be Another Record Year?

By Jack McElaney | October 28, 2022 | |

Accessibility in the News — 10/28/2022. 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[…]

FDA Improves Hearing Aid Accessibility With Over The Counter Options

By Jack McElaney | October 21, 2022 | |

Accessibility in the News — 10/21/2022. 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[…]

With November Around The Corner What Will Accessibility Look Like On Election Day?

By Jack McElaney | October 14, 2022 | |

Accessibility in the News — 10/14/2022. 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[…]

Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act Introduced In The Senate And House

By Jack McElaney | October 7, 2022 | |

Accessibility in the News — 10/7/2022. 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[…]

Will Ballot Accessibility Improve Just In Time For Midterm Elections?

By Jack McElaney | September 30, 2022 | |

Accessibility in the News — 9/30/2022. 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[…]