As financial services increasingly go online, providing equal access to services requires a new way of thinking about anti-discrimination laws. Here, we take a look at the basics of bank ADA compliance and digital services. We also provide a quick mini-accessibility test you can conduct on your own website. A Financial Services Introduction to Digital Accessibility—and the Risks of Inaccessible Online Banking Financial institutions are familiar with many Americans with Disabilities[…]
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Accessibility in the News—2/9/18 There was a huge amount of variety in this week’s news, but February is a bit diverse, too. By default, the month gives us Super Bowl LII, which was hosted in an accessible stadium; Valentine’s Day, with braille greeting cards; and the Olympics, which will include video descriptions for individuals who are visually impaired. In other current events, the #MeToo movement brought a much needed spotlight[…]
READ MORE about Accessible Workplaces, Accessible VideoTechnology Platforms and Web Developers Targeted for ADA Lawsuit; Bar Exam Prep Course Provider Settles with Blind Law Students
Accessibility in the News—1/26/18. A Caution for Developers: Beyond Web Content, Tech Platform Hit with ADA Lawsuit Two events this week could give technology platform developers pause, and perhaps extra motivation to consider accessibility for all online content. The first is the final settlement of a case involving BarBri, the host of the country’s largest bar exam preparation course. Blind law students won their 2016 lawsuit against the course provider,[…]
READ MORE about Technology Platforms and Web Developers Targeted for ADA Lawsuit; Bar Exam Prep Course Provider Settles with Blind Law Students3 Important Reasons to Make Your Mobile Website Accessible
Perhaps you’ve never considered making your mobile website accessible. Here’s a brief intro into what mobile accessibility means—and why it’s critical that mobile website owners and developers consider accessibility for people with disabilities from the get go. The Rise of Mobile-Friendly Websites Internet users are on their mobile devices more than their desktops, and spending on mobile marketing is outpacing that of desktop marketing (see the Kleiner Perkins 2017 Internet Trends report[…]
READ MORE about 3 Important Reasons to Make Your Mobile Website AccessibleFederal Accessibility and Mobile Rules Advance; Credit Unions Issue Cease and Desist; Physical Access Impacts Faith, Education
Accessibility in the News—1/19/18. The federal government made several moves this week that advance overall user experience and accessibility practices in particular: A measure requiring mobile-friendly federal websites became law and new Section 508 federal accessibility requirements for information and communications technology, instituted last year, are due to take effect. Businesses are being cautioned to take cues from federal accessibility practices and evaluate the accessibility standing of their own websites and[…]
READ MORE about Federal Accessibility and Mobile Rules Advance; Credit Unions Issue Cease and Desist; Physical Access Impacts Faith, EducationCredit Unions Grapple with Web Access Lawsuits; Burger King, Supermarket Also Hit
Accessibility in the News—01/19/18. Failing to provide websites that are accessible to users who are blind or visually impaired continues to plague credit unions. This week, fast food giant Burger King and supermarket chain Morton Williams are also on notice, with web access lawsuits recently filed in New York. On the human interest side, fun socks bring joy, and a father creates a game to teach his young daughter to[…]
READ MORE about Credit Unions Grapple with Web Access Lawsuits; Burger King, Supermarket Also HitCredit Unions, Banks, Well-Known Retailers Challenged by Web Accessibility Cases; Tips for Accessible Twitter
Accessibility in the News—1/12/17 . Credit unions are still wrestling with website accessibility cases, with a surge of suits hitting credit unions in December. Banks and hotels are also hearing calls for greater accessibility, and one plaintiff in New York is taking on well-known retailers, saying their sites are inaccessible to her screen reader software. In the meantime, Twitter users can make their tweeted images more meaningful to followers who[…]
READ MORE about Credit Unions, Banks, Well-Known Retailers Challenged by Web Accessibility Cases; Tips for Accessible TwitterDOJ Pulls Plug on Website Accessibility Rulemaking; Accessible Education Encourages Diversity
Accessibility in the News—1/5/18 . Businesses can no longer look to Department of Justice rulemaking to provide clarity on website accessibility. In December, the DOJ officially withdrew its Advanced Notices of Proposed Rulemaking for Title III, as well as Title II website accessibility rulemaking regarding state and local government websites. This wraps up a year filled with website accessibility lawsuits filed against businesses across the country (Lifetime Fitness joined those ranks this[…]
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Every Week We Curated the Hottest Accessibility and Disability News Headlines—More than 2,000 this Year! Here are Our Top 10 Accessibility News Stories and Topics of 2017. This was a busy year for pivotal accessibility and disability news. Government policies and judicial actions weren’t always predictable, but their impact will continue for years to come. Innovation had a prime seat at the table, with techniques, tools, and approaches from industry giants[…]
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Accessibility in the News—12/15/17. 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. It’s graphics-free, ad-free, and spam free. Just use the sign-up form on this page. Skip to National News (U.S.) | Skip to International News More Accessibility Resources on this Page Accessibility Blogs and Information | Accessibility Statement Pages Accessibility Announcements and Products | Accessibility[…]
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