Accessibility in the News — 4/26/2024. 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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Accessibility in the News — 4/19/2024. 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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Accessibility in the News — 4/12/2024. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland has signed a final rule under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), aiming to enhance the accessibility of web content and mobile applications for people with disabilities. This rule clarifies the responsibilities of state and local governments in ensuring their websites and apps are accessible, thereby enabling people with disabilities to access critical public services such[…]
READ MORE about Justice Department Implements Rule to Enhance Accessibility of Web Content and Mobile Apps for People with DisabilitiesAs Excitement Builds For Upcoming Solar Eclipse, New Tech Looks To Help Blind People Experience Totality
Accessibility in the News — 4/5/2024. On April 8, during the total solar eclipse crossing North America, visually impaired individuals will have the opportunity to experience the celestial event through sound and touch devices. Using a LightSound box, translating changing light into sound. This innovative device, developed by astronomer Wanda Díaz-Merced and Harvard astronomer Allyson Bieryla, will be distributed at eclipse events across North America. The Perkins Library plans to[…]
READ MORE about As Excitement Builds For Upcoming Solar Eclipse, New Tech Looks To Help Blind People Experience TotalityWhat Does Transportation Accessibility Look Like In 2024? What Are Cities Doing To Improve?
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Accessibility in the News — 3/15/2024. Advances in technology offer transformative benefits for people with disabilities, enabling greater independence, accessibility, and inclusion. We have already seen incredible innovations with accessibility tools like screen readers and speech recognition software, mobility aids including advanced prosthetics and smart wheelchairs. With communication devices like augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems, individuals with disabilities can access information, communicate effectively, and navigate their environments more easily.[…]
READ MORE about What Do Technological Advances Like AI And Driverless Cars Mean For People With Disabilities?Navigating Next Steps After Accessibility Litigation Settlements
Navigating Next Steps After Accessibility Litigation Settlements Take These Actions After Settling an Accessibility Lawsuit Determining what to do once an accessibility-related action has been finalized can be challenging. Actions taken by the Office of Civil Rights (OCR), Department of Justice, or through other sources of litigation are stressful for organizations that are frequently unprepared for the next steps. To meet the terms of the agreement efficiently and effectively, you[…]
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Jeff Kline is the author of Strategic IT Accessibility: Enabling the Organization and is a recognized subject matter expert in key areas of IT accessibility that includes policy, rulemaking, process integration, procurement, and risk mitigation. He formerly served as Program Director of Statewide Electronic and Information Resources (EIR) Accessibility at the Texas Department of Information Resources. Jeff consults on IT accessibility policy matters for federal and state agencies, educational institutions,[…]
READ MORE about 8 Key Elements for Creating a Culture of AccessibilityInclusive Design for WordPress Websites: Tips and Strategies for Accessibility
Since its release in 2003, WordPress has evolved as a platform primarily for bloggers to the most used content management system for business websites. The breadth of businesses utilizing WordPress for their online engagement spans brands from Barnes and Noble, to Nike and the NBA. As the platform continues to grow its user base year over year, the choices developers make from theme selection to plug-ins can have significant impact[…]
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Accessibility in the News — 2/23/2024. In a trend of companies taking accessibility more seriously, Starbucks has introduced a new store design emphasizing accessibility and inclusivity, debuting the concept in its Union Market location in Washington, D.C. The design, developed over a two-year period with input from Starbucks baristas, features power-operated doors, lower counters for wheelchair accessibility, and a point-of-sale system with adjustable stands, voice assist, screen magnification, and images[…]
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