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ACCESSIBILITY NEWS - DECEMBER 2021 EDITION

Announcing AccessibilityPlus 2022

AccessibilityPlus 2022 is a series of monthly events addressing important accessibility topics. Monthly events will incorporate thought leaders throughout the industry and include actionable items that your organization can take now to develop an accessible and inclusive culture and workforce.

EVENT LINEUP

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What is Crip Time?

The term crip time is used by some disability theorists and advocates to describe disabled individuals’ unique relationship to time. Crip time indicates the complexity of disabled experience in a world with many barriers to accessibility.

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Hate Crime Numbers Against People With Disabilities Rising

Hate crimes against people with disabilities have increased ten-fold over the years. In 1997, the Federal Bureau of Investigation reported 13 hate crimes against people with disabilities. By 2020, that number jumped to 130 hate crimes.

College Students With Disabilities Are Protesting Accessibility Barriers

Across the country, countless students with disabilities are challenging university administrators to rethink accessibility.

Digital Accessibility Lawsuits

In November, 398 website accessibility lawsuits were filed. New York represented 77% of all lawsuits filed.

Digital Accessibility Lawsuits

Accessibility Matters with Alycia Anderson

Alycia Anderson, Founder of the Alycia Anderson Company speaks with John Griffin. Watch it now.

Watch Accessibility Matters

DOJ Settles with Hy-Vee, Inc.

On December 1, 2021 the DOJ reached a settlement agreement with Hy-Vee, Inc., an employee-owned chain of almost 250 supermarkets located in the mid-west United States.

What's in the Settlement?

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Organizations Should Incorporate Accessibility into Customer Service Training

Organizations should make accessibility a priority in customer service training and outreach initiatives.

Accessible Customer Service

The Accessible Customer Service for Virtual Customer Service Teams training course is specially crafted to build an inclusive and accessible customer experience.