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Universities Continue to Make Accessibility Improvements
Accessibility in the News — 3/22/19 University systems across the United States have come under fire within the past couple weeks. With the development of a widespread college admissions scandal, many people with disabilities feel let down yet again. Some Universities have been found to be discriminating against already marginalized groups by accepting bribes to let unqualified students into their school, and compromising the integrity of degrees earned by[…]
Why Do You Need to Update Your VPAT®?
Understanding Voluntary Product Accessibility Template and Accessibility Compliance Report: Key Tools for Digital Accessibility Compliance A completed Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) outlines a product’s conformance to digital accessibility standards. The Information Technology Industry Council (ITIC) developed the VPAT standards to ensure compliance with Section 508 standards for IT products. It details the accessibility level of information and communication technology (ICT), such as hardware, software, and electronic content. When completed,[…]
Department of Justice Finalizes Rule to Enhance Accessibility of Medical Diagnostic Equipment Under ADA Title II
Accessibility in the News — 8/16/2024. The Department of Justice has issued a final rule that revises the regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This new rule sets specific technical standards and scoping requirements aimed at ensuring that Medical Diagnostic Equipment (MDE) provided by state and local governments is accessible to individuals with disabilities. The rule is part of the broader effort to make public[…]
Integrating Accessibility Into Key Business Processes
This is the fourth in a series of nine discussions on 8 Key Elements for Creating a Culture of Accessibility with Jeff Kline. We’re delighted to have the opportunity to speak with Jeff today about how integrating accessibility into key business processes drives accessibility in an organization. In this interview, Jeff discusses why you need to make accessibility part of your business processes, the key processes to prioritize for accessibility[…]
Online Accessibility Legal News Recap (2019)
This post adapted from the article, “Top Ten Digital Accessibility Legal Stories of 2019,” originally published in the January 2020 issue of Mealey’s Litigation Report: Cyber Tech & E-Commerce. Mealey’s is a subscription-based information provider and a division of LexisNexis. Copyright © 2020 by Sean McElaney. Any commentary or opinions do not reflect the opinions of Microassist or LexisNexis, Mealey’s. Although final numbers are still unknown, 2019 continued the upward trend of recent[…]
ADA Compliance Litigation, Building and Transportation Access, Insights on Learning
Accessibility in the News—10/5/16 In this issue of Accessibility in the News (AITN), we have news about a rise in ADA compliance litigation (regarding both building and website access), building and transportation access (including activity that will impact airlines’ implementation of the Air Carrier Access Act), insights on learning (inclusive typeface guidance, accessible elearning—a passion of ours!, the malleability of the human brain), and calls for expanding accessibility throughout Canada. To receive Accessibility in the News[…]
The Numbers Are In, Accessibility Lawsuits Hit New High In 2022
Accessibility in the News — 1/27/2023. 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[…]
U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Domino's Attempt to Avoid Accessibility Lawsuit
Accessibility in the News— October 11, 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! Feature Story Skip to National News (U.S.) | Skip to International News More[…]
Is Accessibility Being Left Behind During Coronavirus Outbreak?
Accessibility in the News — 3/20/2020. 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[…]
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