Don’t Forget The Documents: Minimizing ADA Accessibility Liability In Online PDFs

By Leslie Janek | October 19, 2017 | | 6

PDF Document Accessibility is Critical for Your Website Leslie Janek is a document accessibility specialist for Microassist. She has remediated or otherwise made accessible specialized content ranging from K-12 science, technology, engineering, art, and math to higher education coursework, and other public and private sector content. In addition to PDF document remediation, Leslie consults with clients on remediation strategy, and creates and delivers training on how to create accessible PDF[…]

Policy-Driven Adoption for Accessibility (PDAA): Adding Vendor Governance Evaluation to State Procurement

By Hiram Kuykendall | September 16, 2016 | | 1

This article was originally published in the August 2016 issue of Mealey’s™ Litigation Report: Cyber Tech & E-Commerce as “COMMENTARY: Policy-Driven Adoption For Accessibility (PDAA), Adding Vendor Governance Evaluation To State Procurement” and is also available for download as an accessible PDF. Mealey’s is a subscription-based information provider and a division of LexisNexis. The challenge of procuring software that is perceivable and usable by people who have vision, hearing, mobility,[…]

Accessibility in the News – October 27, 2017

By Jack McElaney | October 27, 2017 | | 0

Accessibility in the News—10/27/17 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 Q&A and[…]

Accessibility in the News – October 13, 2017

By Jack McElaney | October 13, 2017 | | 0

Accessibility in the News—10/13/17 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[…]

Implementing Accessible Design on Campus, Online, and in Homes; Blindness Awareness Month Kicks Off

By Jack McElaney | October 6, 2017 | | 1

Accessibility in the News—10/06/17 October is World and Blindness Awareness Month and Meet the Blind Month, and encompasses several days designated to bring greater awareness to vision health, low vision, and blindness. These include World Sight Day on October 12 and National White Cane Safety Day on October 15. Primary and secondary schools and institutions of higher education are required to make accommodations for students taking their courses, including those with visual,[…]

Accessible Technology: Computer Code, Wearables, and At-Home Developments Promote Independent Living

By Jack McElaney | September 29, 2017 | | 1

Accessibility in the News—09/29/17. 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 straightforward and ad-free. Plus you also get listing of job opportunities, events, and training. Just use the signup 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 in the News – September 22, 2017

By Jack McElaney | September 22, 2017 | | 0

Accessibility in the News—9/22/17. 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[…]

Accessible Fitness: Sports and Athletics Gaining Better Accessibility

By Jack McElaney | August 11, 2017 | | 1

Accessibility in the News—8/11/17.. Accessible Fitness: Sports and Athletics Gaining Better Accessibility Disability advocates are striving to bring accessible fitness to anyone and everyone interested in sports and athletics all around the world. 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[…]

Accessibility in the News – September 1, 2017

By Jack McElaney | September 1, 2017 | | 0

Accessibility in the News—9/1/17 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[…]

Accessibility in the News- September 15, 2017

By Jack McElaney | September 15, 2017 | | 0

Accessibility in the News — 9/18/17. 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 Accessibility Blogs and Information | Accessibility Statement Pages Accessibility Announcements and Products | Accessibility Q&A and Tips Microassist[…]