Technology Platforms and Web Developers Targeted for ADA Lawsuit; Bar Exam Prep Course Provider Settles with Blind Law Students

By Jack McElaney | January 26, 2018 | | 4

Accessibility in the News—1/26/18. A Caution for Developers: Beyond Web Content, Tech Platform Hit with ADA Lawsuit Two events this week could give technology platform developers pause, and perhaps extra motivation to consider accessibility for all online content. The first is the final settlement of a case involving BarBri, the host of the country’s largest bar exam preparation course. Blind law students won their 2016 lawsuit against the course provider,[…]

3 Important Reasons to Make Your Mobile Website Accessible

By Vivian Cullipher | January 25, 2018 | | 8

Perhaps you’ve never considered making your mobile website accessible. Here’s a brief intro into what mobile accessibility means—and why it’s critical that mobile website owners and developers consider accessibility for people with disabilities from the get go. The Rise of Mobile-Friendly Websites Internet users are on their mobile devices more than their desktops, and spending on mobile marketing is outpacing that of desktop marketing (as discussed in this recent American[…]

Federal Accessibility and Mobile Rules Advance; Credit Unions Issue Cease and Desist; Physical Access Impacts Faith, Education

By Jack McElaney | January 19, 2018 | | 5

Accessibility in the News—1/19/18. The federal government made several moves this week that advance overall user experience and accessibility practices in particular: A measure requiring mobile-friendly federal websites became law and new Section 508 federal accessibility requirements for information and communications technology, instituted last year, are due to take effect. Businesses are being cautioned to take cues from federal accessibility practices and evaluate the accessibility standing of their own websites and[…]

Credit Unions Grapple with Web Access Lawsuits; Burger King, Supermarket Also Hit

By Jack McElaney | January 19, 2018 | | 4

Accessibility in the News—01/19/18. Failing to provide websites that are accessible to users who are blind or visually impaired continues to plague credit unions. This week, fast food giant Burger King and supermarket chain Morton Williams are also on notice, with web access lawsuits recently filed in New York. On the human interest side, fun socks bring joy, and a father creates a game to teach his young daughter to[…]

Credit Unions, Banks, Well-Known Retailers Challenged by Web Accessibility Cases; Tips for Accessible Twitter

By Jack McElaney | January 12, 2018 | | 2

Accessibility in the News—1/12/17 . Credit unions are still wrestling with website accessibility cases, with a surge of suits hitting credit unions in December. Banks and hotels are also hearing calls for greater accessibility, and one plaintiff in New York is taking on well-known retailers, saying their sites are inaccessible to her screen reader software. In the meantime, Twitter users can make their tweeted images more meaningful to followers who[…]

DOJ Pulls Plug on Website Accessibility Rulemaking; Accessible Education Encourages Diversity

By Jack McElaney | January 5, 2018 | | 3

Accessibility in the News—1/5/18 . Businesses can no longer look to Department of Justice rulemaking to provide clarity on website accessibility. In December, the DOJ officially withdrew its Advanced Notices of Proposed Rulemaking for Title III, as well as Title II website accessibility rulemaking regarding state and local government websites. This wraps up a year filled with website accessibility lawsuits filed against businesses across the country (Lifetime Fitness joined those ranks this[…]

Top “Accessibility in the News” Topics of 2017

By Jack McElaney | December 28, 2017 | | 3

Every Week We Curated the Hottest Accessibility and Disability News Headlines—More than 2,000 this Year! Here are Our Top 10 Accessibility News Stories and Topics of 2017. This was a busy year for pivotal accessibility and disability news. Government policies and judicial actions weren’t always predictable, but their impact will continue for years to come. Innovation had a prime seat at the table, with techniques, tools, and approaches from industry giants[…]

Accessibility in the News – December 22, 2017

By Jack McElaney | December 22, 2017 | | 0

Accessibility in the News—12/22/17. 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. It’s graphic, ads, and spam free. Just use the sign-up form on this page. Skip to National News (U.S.) | Skip to International News More Accessibility Resources on this Page Accessibility Blogs and Information | Accessibility Statement Pages Accessibility Announcements and Products | Accessibility[…]

Disability and Communications: How Net Neutrality, Video Captions Impact Access

By Jack McElaney | December 15, 2017 | | 2

Accessibility in the News—12/15/17. 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. It’s graphics-free, ad-free, and spam free. Just use the sign-up form on this page. Skip to National News (U.S.) | Skip to International News More Accessibility Resources on this Page Accessibility Blogs and Information | Accessibility Statement Pages Accessibility Announcements and Products | Accessibility[…]

Accessibility in the News – December 8, 2017

By Jack McElaney | December 8, 2017 | | 0

Accessibility in the News—12/08/17. 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. It’s graphic, ads, and spam free. Just use the sign-up form on this page. Skip to National News (U.S.) | Skip to International News More Accessibility Resources on this Page Accessibility Blogs and Information | Accessibility Statement Pages Accessibility Announcements and Products | Accessibility[…]