Accessibility in the News—8/10/18. An interesting mix of stories highlighted both ends of the aging spectrum: accessible accommodations for children as well as for adults in their senior years. Accessibility can benefit anyone of any age, with or without a disability. But this week’s news included braille on Kellogg’s Rick Krispies Treats just in time for school year snack needs, as well as the PBS launch of “Railway Hero,” an[…]
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Accessibility in the News—7/27/18. I just spent a week with my 2 ¾ months old granddaughter, so I had a little downtime during her naps to do some year-to-date calculations. There has been lots of news coverage in Accessibility in the News (AITN) in the last six months and my curation consisted of 637 national news articles, 502 international news articles, 640 accessibility blogs-information, 614 accessibility training and conferences, 480 accessibility job[…]
READ MORE about Top Accessibility News Topics for the First Half of 2018Debra Ruh – Inclusion Branding: Revealing Secrets to Maximize ROI
Debra Ruh‘s book Inclusion Branding: Revealing Secrets to Maximize ROI is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the benefits inclusion of persons with disabilities can bring to an organization and the community at large. The talents of people with disabilities are historically underutilized by society. With technology significantly changing in the ability of people with disabilities to contribute in the workforce, this community represents an untapped source of productive, reliable[…]
READ MORE about Debra Ruh – Inclusion Branding: Revealing Secrets to Maximize ROIADA Title III Lawsuits Reach All-Time High; Accessible Housing, Accessible Travel
Accessibility in the News—7/20/18. This week, the major topics in accessibility were website accessibility and other ADA Title III lawsuits, accessible travel, and accessible housing. Lawsuits over website accessibility continue to grow in number, reaching an all-time high this past month. For people with disabilities, travel is not always an easy task. Finding an accessible hotel, accessible tourist attractions, and accessible restaurants can all be quite challenging. However, with many[…]
READ MORE about ADA Title III Lawsuits Reach All-Time High; Accessible Housing, Accessible TravelDiscrimination, Age and Disability: Seniors’ Needs Impact Housing, App Design, Marketing and Employment
Accessibility in the News — 7/6/18. While disability can affect anyone of any age, growing older often brings additional health issues, diminished capabilities, and…ageism. From finding out that advertisers deliberately excluded senior citizens from their ad targeting, articles on home architecture that accommodates age and disability, and new research on aging, several stories this week touch on the topic of getting older. In our “Announcements” section, we also posted the[…]
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Business owners, legal teams, web and communications teams, and website and application developers are experiencing a wave of legal actions and civil rights complaints. These actions—and the resulting court decisions—are stretching society’s understanding of what constitutes online discrimination. This “digital accessibility primer” provides key terms related to digital accessibility litigation. It also outlines significant legal cases reflecting how the ADA and related laws are being applied to an increasingly digital[…]
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Accessibility in the News—6/15/18. In this week’s news we saw several stories on the improvement of accessibility for disabled theatergoers, whether it be through improved theater access, or an app that can help provide closed captioning. Accessible cities was also a hot topic this week, from smart urban planning to maintaining accessible infrastructure. And, with last week’s publication of WCAG 2.1, several legal commentators weigh in what those changes mean[…]
READ MORE about WCAG 2.1 Legal Implications, Accessibility in the Arts, and Smarter/More Accessible CitiesOnline Risk Assessment: How to Choose a Bank Website Accessibility Audit Vendor
If you’ve received notice that your financial services site is inaccessible to someone with disabilities, you may need a bank website accessibility audit. Here’s some background on community banks and accessibility, as well as some insight on how to move forward. Online Risk Assessment: How to Choose a Bank Website Accessibility Audit Vendor The year 2017 brought two significant events concerning electronic banking and online accessibility litigation: In November, the[…]
READ MORE about Online Risk Assessment: How to Choose a Bank Website Accessibility Audit VendorHow Accessible Should My Digital Content Be? Understanding WCAG Conformance Levels
What does it mean to be accessible? What determines accessibility compliance for your digital content? Sure, there’s a standard (typically WCAG 2+). But how do you know what level of WCAG conformance is right for you, your organization, and legal expectations? Accessibility Standards: The Foundation of a Solid Accessibility Strategy What does it mean for digital content to be accessible? That is, what does it mean for digital content to[…]
READ MORE about How Accessible Should My Digital Content Be? Understanding WCAG Conformance LevelsPerspectives on Autism—from a Mom and Teacher | #AutismAwarenessMonth
For Autism Awareness Month: An Interview with Mimi Goodwin, Mother and Special Education Teacher, on Life, Tech, and Autism April is Autism Awareness Month, created to educate on and increase conversations and awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The Mayo Clinic defines ASD as “a serious neurodevelopmental disorder that impairs a child’s ability to communicate and interact with others. It also includes restricted repetitive behaviors, interests and activities.” The range of behaviors can[…]
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