ICT Accessibility and the Law
Lauren Rabb2021-07-13T17:43:19+00:00Last updated: July 13, 2021|Tags: Leadership, Legal, Procurement|
Federal laws and regulations, such as "Section 508" and the "21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act" (CVAA) provide helpful and detailed information about technical standards that employers can use to guide their use and procurement of technology that is accessible to all users, including people with disabilities.
Legal requirements are often a prime motivator for employers who are working to make their workplaces accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, and the relevant U.S. laws and regulations concerning accessible workplace information and communication technology (ICT) are described below. Please note that this overview is only a brief summary and not a substitute for professional legal advice. For in-depth guidance related to a specific legal question or situation, be sure to contact your own legal professional.
Ensuring Equal Opportunity
At their core, federal rules related to accessibility of information and communication technology (ICT) are all about ensuring opportunities to access information and data for people with disabilities that are equal to and as effective and meaningful as opportunities provided to others. Our nation has laws that prohibit discrimination against qualified people on the basis of disability in [...]