This post is adapted from the article, “Pandemic Response, Elections, Virtual Classrooms, And Remote Work Drive Online Accessibility Legal Activity. A Look Back at 2020.,” originally published in the February 2021 issue of Mealey’s Litigation Report: Cyber Tech & E-Commerce. Mealey’s is a subscription-based information provider and a division of LexisNexis. Copyright © 2021 by Sean McElaney. Any commentary or opinions do not reflect the opinions of Microassist or LexisNexis,[…]
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From Vaccine Website Inaccessibility To Vaccine Priority Lists, People With Disabilities Are Left Behind With Vaccine Rollout
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Accessibility in the News: Gaming Accessibility The gaming industry has improved its accessibility focus in recent years by listening to gamers with disabilities. This effort has been prompted by organizations like, Able Gamers, a nonprofit dedicated to improving inclusion in the gaming industry. Microsoft made a significant breakthrough when they introduced their adaptive controller in 2018, allowing gamers of all different abilities to enjoy the games they love. Game developers have[…]
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