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Monthly report, September 2026
148 federal website accessibility lawsuits in September, down 18%
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Five Myths About Healthcare Accessibility Rule Delays
Delays in healthcare accessibility rules don't remove legal duties. ADA and Section 504 require accessible digital content now, urging organizations to act proactively.
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Remediation Decision Memo Template for ADA Web Litigation Risk
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Alternative Description
Alternative description, commonly known as alternative text or alt text, is a written description that conveys the meaning of an image or other non-text content in digital material. It allows people who cannot see an image, such as those using a screen reader, to understand what the image communicates. Providing meaningful alternative descriptions is generally considered an essential part of making content accessible.
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