Celebrating the ADA's 33rd Anniversary Through a Focus on Assistive Technology | NCDHHS
Thursday, June 29, 2023 – 00:00 Celebrating the ADA's 33rd Anniversary Through a Focus on Assistive Technology This year marks the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which…
Who is to Blame for Delay in ADA Web Access Regs? It’s not the DOJ
The 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) falls on Wednesday, July 26, in just about two weeks. Will that be the day that official notice of long-promised
Two US Government Agencies Address Online Accessibility in Higher Education: Are Regulations Next?
On May 19, 2023, two United States federal agencies issued what is known as a “Dear Colleague” letter about the importance of digital accessibility in higher education. A Dear Colleague
U.S. Access Board Seeks Public Comment on Accessibility Guidelines for Self-Service Transaction Machines
U.S. Access Board Seeks Public Comment on Accessibility Guidelines for Self-Service Transaction Machines September 27, 2022 Touchscreen kiosks and other types of self-service transaction machines (SSTMs) are a common feature…
Charter Honored for Accessibility Achievements
News and ViewsMarch 21, 2023 Charter Honored for Accessibility Achievements Helen Keller Achievement Award Recognizes Spectrum’s Accessible Technology that Helps Create a More Inclusive World for Persons with Disabilities Share…
Judy Heumann, known as the "mother of the disability rights movement," dies at age 75
Heumann lobbied for legislation that eventually led to the federal Americans with Disabilities Act, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act …
Accessibility: Making the Business Case for Employers – Peatworks
Accessibility: Making the Business Case for Employersjimtobias2021-08-06T16:51:20+00:00 Accessibility: Making the Business Case for Employers When it comes to human capital, taking steps to improve the accessibility of your workplace technology…
Study Shows Disability Representation Onscreen Is Increasing, but Still Falls Short
Television|Study Shows Disability Representation Onscreen Is Increasing, but Still Falls Short https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/26/arts/television/disability-representation-tv-movies-study.html Give this article Advertisement Continue reading the main story Supported by Continue reading the main story Study Shows…
Uber Agrees to Pay Disabled Riders to Settle Federal Lawsuit
Business|Uber agrees to pay disabled riders to settle federal lawsuit. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/18/business/uber-lawsuit-ada.html Give this article Advertisement Continue reading the main story Uber agrees to pay disabled riders to settle federal lawsuit.…
Senators ask DOJ to enforce accessibility rules for state and local websites
… for website accessibility under the Americans with Disabilities Act. … software for people who could not operate a mouse or keyboard.