Largest Bar Exam Prep Class Provider Agrees to Settlement Over Allegations of Discrimination Against Blind Students
January 24, 2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
BarBri, Inc. agrees to revamp core products and internal practices for improved accessibility
DALLAS, TEXAS – Blind law students enrolled in a bar exam class offered by BarBri, Inc – host of the country’s largest bar prep course — settled their claims this week alleging the company denied them fair and equal access to critical components of BarBri’s test prep offerings, including its mobile application, website and course materials. Despite multiple attempts by the students to alert management to these concerns, the lawsuit alleged the company’s actions not only prevented blind students from fully enjoying the resources to which they were contractually entitled, but also undermined their ability to effectively prepare for the bar exam.
BarBri agreed as part of a court-enforced consent decree to update its online products using industry-recognized web accessibility guidelines, and to strengthen internal processes, training and staff resources for ensuring compliance with these standards. The plaintiffs are represented by the Washington Lawyers’ Committee, Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll, and the Texas Civil Rights Project.
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