Practical vs. Technical ADA Compliance for Websites
When most clients ask me about making their website ADA compliant, what they’re really asking is, can you help me not get sued (again)? Yes, I can. Let’s explain some…
Introduction to European Accessibility Act and Compliance
The hot topic across accessibility industry and digital businesses across the world is the European Accessibility act (EAA). In this post we are going to discuss what EAA is all…
ADA Title II Web Accessibility Compliance for Public Entities
On April 24, 2024, the Department of Justice (DOJ) introduced a rule under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), setting new standards for web and mobile app…
What is the Difference between ADA and Section 508?
Although The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act both protect against discrimination on the basis of disability, they are distinct laws that are completely…
Accessible Tech: A Compliance Update
For those familiar with generating or receiving compliance reports on the accessibility of technology products, the VPAT, or Voluntary Product Accessibility Template is a familiar term. The VPAT form was
Give me a VPAT with that BLT
Hands up if you know what a VPAT is. Although the concept of accessibility is pretty familiar these days, some of its acronyms are not. Even if you can tell me that VPAT® stands
Simplifying accessibility requirements
Happy 2021! To kick off the new year at IBM Accessibility, we had a soft launch of our new IBM Requirements page. The post Simplifying accessibility requirements appeared first on
Proactive inclusion is everyone’s responsibility
It’s now 30 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law in the United States. This important legislation sets out the rights of United States citizens
Celebrating 31
Positivity changes hearts and minds and culture. We still have a long way to go. But as we celebrate the 31st anniversary of the American with Disabilities Act, I wanted