Accessibility in the News — 12/22/2023. The Biden-Harris Administration has been actively working towards fostering inclusivity for the 61 million Americans living with disabilities. Recognizing the concerning statistic that almost half of the most popular Federal Government websites lack full accessibility, the Office of Management and Budget is releasing updated guidance. This guidance mandates federal agencies to prioritize accessibility in their digital experiences, requiring testing, involvement of people with disabilities[…]
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Hotels Fall Under Americans With Disabilities Act, Yet Why Are So Many Still Inaccessible?
Accessibility in the News — 12/15/2023. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Washington is currently investigating six hotels in response to complaints alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Tessa M. Gorman. Additionally, three hotels in the region have entered into settlement agreements after being found non-compliant with the ADA. These settlements involve claims of inadequate accommodation for individuals[…]
READ MORE about Hotels Fall Under Americans With Disabilities Act, Yet Why Are So Many Still Inaccessible?Supreme Court Dismisses Landmark Disability Case, Leaving Uncertain Future for ADA Enforcement
Accessibility in the News — 12/8/2023. The Supreme Court recently dismissed the high-stakes disability case, Acheson Hotels LLC v. Laufer, which had significant implications for the rights of disabled individuals to sue places of public accommodation for lack of website accessibility information. Plaintiff Deborah Laufer, a self-appointed ADA “tester,” alleged that Acheson Hotels failed to provide sufficient information about its hotel’s accessibility features on its website, violating the Americans With[…]
READ MORE about Supreme Court Dismisses Landmark Disability Case, Leaving Uncertain Future for ADA EnforcementDepartment of Justice Fights To Improve Voting Accessibility
Accessibility in the News — 11/10/2023. 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[…]
READ MORE about Department of Justice Fights To Improve Voting AccessibilityInaccessibility On Airplanes Continues To Outrage Passengers As Holiday Season Approaches
Accessibility in the News — 12/1/2023. 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[…]
READ MORE about Inaccessibility On Airplanes Continues To Outrage Passengers As Holiday Season ApproachesWith The Holidays Around The Corner How Accessible Will Your Winter Travel Be?
Accessibility in the News — 11/3/2023. 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[…]
READ MORE about With The Holidays Around The Corner How Accessible Will Your Winter Travel Be?Spooky Season Is Upon Us, How Can You Make Halloween More Accessible?
Accessibility in the News — 10/27/2023. 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[…]
READ MORE about Spooky Season Is Upon Us, How Can You Make Halloween More Accessible?Department Of Justice Wins Settlement Against Developer For Fair Housing And ADA Violations
Accessibility in the News — 10/20/2023. The Department of Justice has successfully negotiated a $475,000 settlement with Maryland-based developer Humphrey-Stavrou Associates Inc. and related entities, addressing alleged violations of the Fair Housing Act (FHA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The claims center on the failure to provide necessary accessible features for individuals with disabilities, particularly those using wheelchairs, at six multifamily housing complexes in Maryland. As part of[…]
READ MORE about Department Of Justice Wins Settlement Against Developer For Fair Housing And ADA ViolationsState And Local Governments Work To Improve Ballot Accessibility
Accessibility in the News — 10/13/2023 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[…]
READ MORE about State And Local Governments Work To Improve Ballot AccessibilityIn A Huge Week For Accessibility Litigation News DOJ and Supreme Court Weigh In On Accessibility Rules
Accessibility in the News —Knowledge is Power – 10/6/2023. 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[…]
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