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Out-of-state law firm blitzes companies in Colorado with “drive-by” ADA lawsuits
October 2, 2020 | Source: The Denver Post
James Blanchard had just reopened his Denver winery this summer after being shut down for months because of COVID-19 when he got hit with a different kind of challenge — a surprise lawsuit alleging the website for his family business violated the Americans with Disabilities Act. The lawsuit said David Katt, a resident of Douglas County who is blind, couldn’t use the downtown winery’s website because it was not compatible with screen-reading programs that allow people who are visually impaired to navigate online…
OSU Study Says Universities Not Living Up to ADA
October 2, 2020 | Source: The Corvallis Advocate & Inside Higher Ed & Journal of Kinesiology and Wellness
The Americans with Disabilities Act was passed by Congress in 1990 and signed into law by President George H.W. Bush. It was recognized at the time as the biggest piece of civil rights legislation since the Civil Rights Act of 1965. While it was thought that becoming “ADA-compliant” would take years and billions of dollars, probably few would have expected that it would take public universities as long as it has to get their recreational facilities in full compliance…
Your Out of State Website May Now Be Subject to California Accessibility Requirements
October 2, 2020 | Source: Newmeyer & Dillion
California’s laws regarding website accessibility pose numerous potential risks for companies, with penalties per violation of up to $7,500 under the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) and $4,000 under the Unruh Civil Rights Act (“Unruh Act”). Recently, an appellate court in the Fourth District further clarified the exact reach of California’s jurisdiction to almost any website that sells to California residents, even if such activity is not explicitly directed…
Reps. Correa and Budd introduce bipartisan legislation to create ADA business website compliance standards
October 3, 2020 | Source: Orange County Breeze & Chain Store Age
News Alert: Online Accessibility Act Introduced In Congress
October 3, 2020 | Source: Converge Accessibility & Ted Budd & Bill-PDF & Furniture Today & Chain Store Age
Online Accessibility Act: Review And Legal Analysis
October 4, 2020 | Source: Converge Accessibility & William D. Goren & LF Legal
On Friday, October 2, Congressmen Lou Correa (D-CA) and Ted Budd (R-NC) introduced the bipartisan Online Accessibility Act, which creates guidance to help businesses ensure their website is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This bill will increase website accessibility and reduce predatory lawsuits filed against businesses.Rep. Lou Correa said, “A predictable regulatory environment is critical for small businesses. Unfortunately, when it comes to website compliance, these regulations aren’t clearly defined…
Business owners in Denver hit with unexpected ADA lawsuits from out-of-state firm
October 6, 2020 | Source: The Denver Channel & CBS Denver
When James Blanchard designed his winery and taproom in Denver’s Dairy Block two years ago, compliance was front of mind. “Making sure your entry doorways are wide enough, your table spacing is wide enough, I have clear pathways to the restroom,” said Blanchard, who owns Blanchard Family Wines with his brother. “We 100% want to be accessible, we want to be compliant, we want to be inclusive for all.” So it came as a surprise when he was summoned to court this year…
Lawsuit Filed Against WWE For Violation Of Americans With Disabilities Act
October 7, 2020 | Source: Heel By Nature & Wrestling Inc
WWE has been served a lawsuit for allegedly denying equal access to its WWEShop website. Josue Romero, filed a lawsuit against WWE with the United States District Court Southern District Of New York On 10/6. According to the filing, “Romero is a visually-impaired and legally blind person who requires screen-reading software to read website content using his computer”. Romero’s lawsuit alleges shop.wwe.com “is not equally accessible to blind and visually-impaired consumers”. The suit states this violates the ADA(Americans With Disabilities Act)…
National News (U.S.)
Eligible Voters With Disabilities Increase By Nearly 20%
October 2, 2020 | Source: Disability Scoop
What voters with special needs should know
October 2, 2020 | Source: Orlando Sentinel
Florida Advocates Encourage People With Disabilities To Vote In The 2020 Election
October 2, 2020 | Source: WFSU
How to vote if you have a disability in Arizona for the 2020 election
October 4, 2020 | Source: 12News
Voting for all – election accessibility in NC
October 6, 2020 | Source: Carolina Public Press
Ballot Access Still a Challenge for Some Illinoisans with Disabilities
October 6, 2020 | Source: WSIU
Ohio accessible voting guide: What you need to know
October 6, 2020 | Source: WTOL11
Political campaign websites fall short in digital accessibility, audit finds
October 7, 2020 | Source: WRAL Tech Wire
As the November election draws near, new research finds that the number of voters with disabilities across the nation has grown exponentially and could make the difference in how races are decided. There are an estimated 38.3 million eligible voters with disabilities in the U.S., according to a report out this month from the Rutgers University Program for Disability Research. That represents an 19.8% increase since 2008 and outpaces a 12% rise in voters without disabilities during the same period…
Accessibility at Disney World During the Pandemic
October 2, 2020 | Source: Walt Disney World
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Tour an ADA Accessible Room at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
October 6, 2020 | Source: Walt Disney World News
Despite the challenges of the pandemic, my husband and I decided to stick with our annual plans to visit Disney World because we researched and felt very good about the precautions Disney was taking to keep everyone safe. We knew it would be an altered experience, but we still thought it would be worthwhile for us to get away and enjoy our annual trip. One of the reasons we love our trips to Disney World is the wheelchair accessibility. It’s a place we can travel where we don’t worry as much about accessibility of the hotel, the transportation, and the overall fun because Disney has planned it all out…
The Presidential Debate Was Inaccessible For the Deaf and Hard of Hearing—And People Are Calling It Out
October 2, 2020 | Source: Health
Watching the 2020 Presidential Debate on Tuesday was hard enough on those without hearing difficulties, but for those who rely on closed captions and American Sign Language Interpretation (ASL), it was fairly inaccessible. TikTok user Erin Rosenfeld expressed her discontent (in a closed-captioned and ASL-interpreted video) with the lack of options for the Deaf and hard of hearing. “It’s not accessible, it’s not equal access, and it’s not right,” Rosenfeld laments in the video. “It’s really frustrating because I’m finally old enough to vote, and I can’t even watch the debate.”…
Making our workforce more accessible to all during National Disability Employment Awareness Month
October 5, 2020 | Source: Lansing State Journal
The U.S. Department of Labor has dedicated October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month. For my first column this month, I wanted to revisit the sentiment my predecessor and mentor Edythe Copeland reinforced — the importance of decreasing discrimination of all kinds in the workforce. She fought for that throughout her career and, as I’ve mentioned before, I’m committed to continuing her legacy. Earlier this year, Edythe covered diversity, inclusion and resources for employers…
It’s harder than ever for the visually impaired to shop online — here’s how retailers can make their digital presence more accessible
October 5, 2020 | Source: Business Insider
If anything has increased in recent months, besides the amount of people working and learning from home, it’s online shopping. Research released in March by retailer ecommerce platform Mercatus indicated that new accounts opened in online stores increased by 1,200% from the previous year. Global ecommerce sales increased by 31% in June, up from 23% in April and May, while Walmart, among other retailers, reported impressive ecommerce earnings in Q2, emphasizing the long-term growth of online retail as shoppers remain wary of in-store purchasing…
Michiganders rally for education
October 7, 2020 | Source: WILX10
Dozens of Michiganders rallied for kids with Individualized Education Programs, 504′s and Nothing at the State Capitol. “Conditions in Michigan are terrible. The outcomes, 26% of children with IEP’s are dropping out of school,” said Education Advocate Marcie Lipsitt. This was the third education rally for Lipsitt since 2016. “63% are earning questionable diplomas. Only 25% of 4th grade and 8th grade students with IEP’s are proficient in reading,” Lipsitt said…
Long-term telework seen as key to retaining feds with disabilities
October 7, 2020 | Source: Federal News Network
Federal employees in many agencies have spent the majority of this year working from home because of the coronavirus pandemic. This major shift in workplace culture has forced agencies to rethink a range of daily processes, including conducting virtual interviews with prospective hires and onboarding new employees without having them set foot in an office. Congress and agencies have also looked at the benefits of recruiting remote workforce with in-demand skills that might not otherwise seek out government work…
USDA’s New Playbook Aims to Improve Digital User Experience
October 7, 2020 | Source: FedTech Magazine
Long before the coronavirus pandemic, the federal government had made improving the customer experience of its services, especially its digital tools, a key priority. Indeed, the White House placed customer service high on its list of priorities, with “Improving Customer Experience with Federal Services” as a top cross-agency priority (CAP) goal in the President’s Management Agenda. Improving the customer experience is also at the heart of the Centers of Excellence the General Services Administration has been running to help agencies modernize their IT…
How well are we ensuring that contactless fare payment is accessible and equitable?
October 7, 2020 | Source: Intelligent Transport
As a result of COVID-19, many public transport agencies suspended collecting fares in order to avoid riders coming in close contact with the vehicle operator. For example, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) in New York City suspended collecting fares on buses in March 2020 in order to keep riders a safe distance away from drivers. The MTA only resumed fare collection on buses on 31 August, given the continued opening of businesses and the business need to resume collecting revenue…
Swanton artist doesn’t let blindness cloud his vision
October 7, 2020 | Source: 13ABC
With a brush, a canvas, and a whole lot of heart, one local artist is using his painting ability to reflect the world around him. “I can’t imagine my life without having a brush in my hand,” says 30-year-old Rick Fravor. He has a gift. In his Swanton childhood home, Rick’s every brushstroke creates images of beauty. “I really want to paint the scene of like God’s hand reaching down and touching the mountain tops,” says Fravor. Rick’s artwork captures the details of sunsets, mountain tops, and the images he sees in his head. Fravor is legally blind and turns to art to detail the world around him…
I’m Deaf. Here’s What We Need to Do to Make Running More Inclusive for People Like Me
October 7, 2020 | Source: Runners World
One of my favorite T-shirts says, “Not Running Sucks.” It makes me laugh, and if you’re reading this article, I know you feel me! Like so many of you, I’ve had to deal with the cramping of my training and race schedule due to the pandemic. Sure, I’ve been able to get in solo runs at my local spot, Magic Johnson Park in Compton, California, but as a Deaf person, I’ve found the new restrictions on group runs challenging. Running solo, I have to be aware of my surroundings. I have to use my eyes as my ears to keep myself safe…
Netflix’s ‘Deaf U’ Stars Explain What ‘Deaf Elite’ Means
October 8, 2020 | Source: TV Show Host
Netflix has a new show coming out this week that will change the mainstream impression of Deaf people. Deaf U is a docusoap about Deaf college students at the famous Gallaudet University. Well, famous among Deaf people. The D.C. college is aimed for Deaf and hard-of-hearing students, though it also admits hearing people. The college itself made the news in the 80s when students led a Deaf President Now protest. The purpose of the protest was to get the college to appoint a Deaf President to the mainly-Deaf school…
Jack Fact — According to a study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC), one in four U.S. adults lives with a disability. That’s an estimated 61.4 million people in a single country. Separate CDC data from the National Health Interview Survey shows that 16.5% of U.S. adults report hearing trouble (even with hearing aids) and 12.9% report vision trouble (even with corrective lenses).
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International News
‘A devastating loss’: London accessibility advocate dies after battle with illness
October 2, 2020 | Source: CTV News- Canada & Global News & BlackburnNews
Gerry LaHay, a well-known advocate in London for people with mobility issues, has died. The news broke over social media Friday morning as friends and colleagues began sending messages with condolences and tributes. “I am deeply saddened to report that our friend and London advocate Gerry LaHay passed earlier today after a brief battle with a sudden illness,” wrote Lincoln McCardle on Twitter. LaHay began advocating for accessibility and mobility issues across the city after the loss of both his legs due to complications from diabetes…
New restaurants in Nova Scotia required to be accessible by end of the month
October 2, 2020 | Source: Halifax Today- Canada & CBC
Nova Scotia is requiring new restaurants, lunch counters, cafes and delis to be accessible to people with disabilities under rules that take effect at the end of the month. The province says any new restaurant with seating will need to have accessible entrances, pathways and washrooms in order to get a food safety permit. The changes will be paired with updated Nova Scotia Building Code requirements around accessibility that take effect Oct. 31. They will apply to new eateries opening in a new space, or spaces that have not been used as a restaurant in the past 12 months…
Plan to make Preston more accessible for visually impaired and disabled
October 3, 2020 | Source: Lancashire Post- UK
The document sets out a series of pledges from Lancashire County Council about what the authority will do to ensure that vulnerable road users are not disadvantaged by decisions over the design and use of the highway. County Hall says that it will ensure groups representing blind and disabled people are properly consulted on major changes to the public realm. When the ‘shared space’ scheme was introduced on Fishergate in 2014 – reducing the distinction between the carriageway and the pavement – it prompted complaints from disability groups that it posed a danger…
COVID-19 exposes failure of the government’s Accessible India Campaign
October 3, 2020 | Source: The Caravan- India
In December 2015, the central government launched the Accessible India Campaign, or Sugamya Bharat, with the lofty aim of ensuring universal accessibility to civic infrastructure, both physical and digital. Over the next four years, the programme missed most of its targets. As COVID-19 spread in India, the programme’s sluggish pace resulted in people with disabilities—almost twenty seven million,who constitute 2.2 percent of the country’s population as per the 2011 census—feeling its effects disproportionately hard…
Digital access: Urgent need to include persons with disability
October 3, 2020 | Source: The New Times- Africa
The realisation that people with disabilities are often overlooked in access to digital technologies is not new. But it has of late come to the fore as the global pandemic has raged. The World Health Organisation highlights this in a brief urging awareness on the inequalities they may be facing during the pandemic, including accessing information. The organization defines a disabled person as anyone who has “a problem in body function or structure, an activity limitation, has a difficulty in executing a task or action; with a participation restriction”…
YWG conducts review of the airport accessibility experience
October 2, 2020 | Source: Skies Magazine- Canada
An event took place at Winnipeg Richardson International Airport (YWG) to better understand the barriers that exist for travellers with disabilities or who require additional support at the airport. “It is important for us to ensure the services we offer at the airport reflect the needs of our community now and in the future,” said Barry Rempel, president and CEO of Winnipeg Airports Authority (WAA). “This opportunity to hear directly from individuals who may encounter barriers at the airport is of great value to us as we continue to launch new programs and work with multiple partners to ensure travel is accessible for all.”…
CBRF’s new short film ‘Let me in’ highlights need for accessible spaces for people with disabilities
October 3, 2020 | Source: NewzHook- India
Collective Action for Basic Right Foundation (CBRF) has released a two minute short film ‘Let me in’ that talks about accessibility issues faced by people with disabilities. A short and crisp video which highlights the point clearly has already received positive reviews. In his 2013 Tedx talks, accessibility expert Mohamed Jemni said, “Disability is not the problem. The accessibility is the problem’, a statement that still holds true. Collective Action for Basic Right Foundation (CBRF), an organization that works towards empowering people with disabilities has made a short film…
Hermon And Heroda Berhane Are Meeting Life Head On – And They Want Better Representation For The Deaf Community
October 4, 2020 | Source: Vogue- UK
It’s easy to see why Hermon and Heroda Berhane, identical twin sisters from Eritrea, count Haben Girma as their current role model. Girma became the first deaf-blind graduate of Harvard Law School in 2013. “She is living proof that if you are determined enough and if you try hard enough, you will be successful,” Hermon tells British Vogue. “When we’re complaining or thinking of an excuse about why we can’t do or accomplish something, we always think of Haben, because her story gives us the inspiration we need to push through.”…
Make LAMB app accessible for disabled too: Activists
October 5, 2020 | Source: The New Indian Express- India
Disability rights activists have urged the Metropolitan Transportation Corporation (MTC) to make the soon to be launched Locate and Access My Bus (LAMB) app accessible to Persons with Disabilities (PwD) too. According to an MTC official, the LAMB app will show live location of buses and once the bus stop location is entered, the app would provide estimated time of arrival of the next five buses at the stop along with their route numbers…
What Disability Advocates Want, and Where the Parties Stand
October 8, 2020 | Source: The Tyee- Canada
Ending poverty for people with disabilities and building accessibility into the fabric of housing, health care and employment should be on the agenda for the next government, disability advocates say. Almost one in four people in B.C. live with a disability, and that number will grow as the population ages and individuals become ill later in life. Heather McCain, executive director of Citizens for Accessible Neighbourhood Services, knows firsthand the big challenges they face…
Barrier Free Washrooms and Ontario Accessibility Laws Coming in 2025
October 8, 2020 | Source: News Anyway- Canada
As the name implies, a barrier free washroom is a commercial rest room that does not have any physical barriers that restrict people from easily using is it. Anyone, including people using wheelchairs and handicapped people, can get in and out of it without a struggle, and can use the bathroom equipment any impediments. Barrier free washrooms can be installed in homes and in commercial settings. For commercial environments, there are specific guidelines which are usually published by local municipalities that set out the rules and regulations for designing and installing barrier free washrooms…
How accessible is Victoria for people living with low vision or blindness?
October 8, 2020 | Source: ABC News- Australia (Video)
Kate Barrett has an inherited retinal disease and uses a cane and guide dog to get around. She recently moved from Carrum to Leongatha and noticed the differences of accessibility between suburbs and regional towns. “[In Leongatha] people are definitely more aware, they don’t look down and look at their phones as much.”…
Blindness and sight loss to double by 2050
October 8, 2020 | Source: Medical Express- UK
How can you prevent blindness? Tips for maintaining eye health amid coronavirus pandemic
October 8, 2020 | Source: Times Now News- India
At least 130,000 Palestinian people live with vision impairment, at least 70% of those who are blind are women
October 8, 2020 | Source: Relief Web-Palestine
Blindness and severe vision impairment is predicted to affect almost 900 million people worldwide by 2050—up from around 338 million today, according to a new pre-print study accepted by The Lancet and highlighted on World Sight Day (8 October). Researchers led by Rupert Bourne, Professor of Ophthalmology at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), examined more than 500 studies showing trends in prevalence of blindness and vision loss, allowing them to make forecasts about vision loss over the next three decades…
COVID-19 Resources and Information
- Lost in (mis)communication- The Eyeopener
- Philanthropists, Please Wake Up to Accessibility- Knowbility
- Unmasking My Deaf Experience During COVID-19- Inside Higher Ed
- Capital and COVID: Why the Left Needs Disability Liberation- Protean
- Accessibility Features Can Ease Remote Instruction for Students- Edutopia
- Families of kids with disabilities worried they’ll lose a year of learning- TVO
- Online learning challenges: Inaccessibility to tech and academic dishonesty- TechRepublic
- National Federation of the Blind and Pearson Announce Agreement to Promote Equal Access to Education
- The EU Web Accessibility Directive to usher in an inclusive learning experience- Open Access Government
- Members of Kerala NGO demand accessible & disabled friendly Covid care centers in the state- NewzHook
Accessibility Blogs and Information
- What to Expect From WCAG 2.2- Wilco Fiers
- Support Accessibility Internet Rally (AIR) 2020
- Web Accessibility: Definitions and Acronyms- Lullabot
- UK Digital Accessibility Regulations Update- 3Play Media
- AODA: Upcoming Compliance Deadlines- Stikeman Elliott
- How to Make Your Business Handicap Accessible- Chicago Now
- Podcast: How Customer Experience Starts with Accessibility- PEAT
- Impact of November Election on Website Accessibility- Will Creedle
- Comment Sought ClearCaptions IP CTS Application Amendment- FCC
- Junior-created internships compile research on accessibility- Daily Trojan
- Disability Awareness Month: Sharing tips each Monday- Webster University
- NDEAM 2020: Increasing Access and Opportunity- U.S. Department Of Labor
- Accessibility: Publications, Checklists, & Resources- National Endowment for the Arts
- Context is the most critical aspect of alt-text everyone seems to miss- Sheri Byrne-Haber
- In ADA Lawsuit Against Website Misrepresentation Is Alleged In SDNY- Inner City Press
- Proclamation on National Disability Employment Awareness Month, 2020- The White House
- October is Disability Awareness Month- Celebrate the diversity of disability online- myUMBC
- Design Your Film’s Website with Accessibility in Mind- International Documentary Association
- Representation of disability in popular culture in 2020 – where are we now?- Disability Horizons
- Weekly Message From Boston Commissioner In Support Of Local Disability Community- Patch
- Pan-disability approach is the priority in improving accessibility- Planning, BIM & Construction Today
- In Disability Awareness Month, Georgia State community evaluates university accessibility- The Signal
- Disability Culture Month celebrates expanded accessibility and 30th anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act- The Maneater
- 2020 Biennial Report To Congress As Required By The Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010
- National Disability Employment Awareness Month’s 75th Annual Commemoration For ‘Increasing Access And Opportunity’- U.S. Department Of Labor
Accessibility Announcements and Products
- NSM Acquires Travis Medical
- Got mobility issues? Try the new Accessible Trail
- Google improves Assistant’s accessibility functions
- Theatres Trust Awards Grants For Theatre Accessibility
- Extreme Motus is making the world accessible by wheelchair
- FCC Announces Tentative Agenda for October Open Meeting
- FCC Announces Winners of Chairman’s Accessibility Awards
- Aftermarket Modifications to Personalize Your Accessible Van
- Zadar Tourist Board Adapts Website for People with Disabilities
- Queensland commits additional $A 136m for station accessibility
- Seattle Accessibility Podcast OPENING DOORS Launches Season 1
- New, rare form of dementia discovered by Penn scientists – Study Finds
- Beryl Bikes urged to offer three-wheeled cycles to improve disabled access
- Google Assistant adds accessibility features via Tobii Dynavox partnership
- What Is the Smallest Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle? – The Intelligent Driver
- Curve Theatre Provides Accessibility Support to Over 800 People Every Month
- CFAC creates a diversity, inclusion and accessibility committee among professors
- The PEAT Team is Honored with Service to the Citizen: Champions of Change™ Award!
- 360-Access Helps Businesses Reach the 61 Million Americans Who Live with Disabilities
- This Brisbane-based adaptive and inclusive clothing label is disrupting the fashion industry
- Quantum Spatial Kicks Off Accessibility Mapping Project for Northern Arizona University
- College Station workers transform one busy intersection to become more wheelchair accessible
- Samsung TV Receives Accreditation From Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) in the UK
- Adobe Celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month With Several Internal Initiatives
- The winners of the 11th NCPEDP Mphasis Universal Design Award were awarded in a virtual ceremony
- 10 Brampton facilities to receive complimentary Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification ratings
- ‘Impactful, disruptive, meaningful’. – Prosus India Director on goals of Social Impact Accessibility Challenge
- Mercy College Launches New Website That Offers Enhanced User Experience, Speed, Accessibility and Security
Accessibility Forums, Tips, and Gaming
- Accessible Animation (Video)
- Twitch Adds Important Accessibility Feature
- 11 Web Design Principles Everyone Should Know
- 5 Free Must Have Web Accessibility Testing Tools
- Major iOS 14 accessibility features benefit everyone
- Control your iPhone with taps, but not taps on the screen!
- Accessibility in the Enterprise: Cloud Providers Help Out
- Keyboard shortcuts for Accessibility Insights for Windows
- How a Blind Person uses a Website, a Demonstration and Q and A (Video)
- 12 Things Every Dev Should Know About Ergonomic Software Design
- AbleGamers #Unlocktober 2020 gaming accessibility fundraiser underway
- How To Customize Your Chromebook’s Cursor For Accessibility And Style
- Multiple audio tracks now available on YouTube, including AD for blind viewers
- Android Accessibility Suite 9.0 rolls out with new multi-finger gestures for UI control
- Your iPhone Can Detect & Alert You to Sounds Around You in iOS 14, Like Alarms, Knocking, Cats, Crying & More
Accessibility Statements
- NBA
- SWAAY
- Celebrity Net Worth
- Saint Xavier University
- Center For Rural Affairs
- Lund University Library
- American Roentgen Ray Society
- Aged Care Pricing Commissioner
- University of the West of Scotland
- School of Arts, Languages and Cultures – The University of Manchester
- Accessibility in the News: Accessibility Statement Pages
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