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Laws and RegulationsWhen discussing various accessibility laws like Section 508 , “digital assets” are mentioned as a facet of accessibility. However, there is often little explanation of a digital asset. What counts as
Laws and RegulationsThere were approximately 2,387 lawsuits filed over digital accessibility in 2022. This is a slight increase (1.5%) from 2021's total of 2,352 and an increase of over 14% from 2020. A company can no lo
Laws and RegulationsDigital accessibility law in the US is complex. Given the lack of official federal guidance, states can set their own digital accessibility standards and enforcement. California stands out for its pro
Laws and RegulationsWhat exactly is required to make your website ADA compliant? Even though the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) doesn’t explicitly state how to make a website ADA compliant, we know what the best p
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Laws and RegulationsWhat You Can Learn From Digital Accessibility Lawsuits As a website owner, you already know the importance of digital accessibility. You’re probably following the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
Laws and RegulationsThere were approximately 2,387 lawsuits filed over digital accessibility in 2022. This is a slight increase (1.5%) from 2021's total of 2,352 and an increase of over 14% from 2020. A company can no lo
Laws and RegulationsIf the recent influx of accessibility lawsuits has taught us anything, it’s that businesses are legally vulnerable if they do not meet accessibility requirements. Time and time again, businesses shell
Laws and RegulationsIn today's digital age, companies must proactively prepare for lawsuits related to digital accessibility. With increasing lawsuits filed under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), b
Laws and RegulationsIs WCAG a legal requirement? Can you be sued or face legal repercussions if your website isn’t WCAG conformant? In this article, we’ll answer these questions and more, including the following: What is
Laws and RegulationsYour business's digital platforms must be accessible to reach the widest possible audience and avoid potential legal issues. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) , a business’s website (alo
Laws and RegulationsMany website owners seek out a third-party digital accessibility expert in response to litigation that alleges their website is in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other Calif
Laws and RegulationsThere is no one right way to write an accessibility statement . Each organization must craft its statement to reflect its commitment, objectives, and current state of accessibility. However, there are
WCAG Principles and ConformanceWCAG , or the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, is beginning a new stage. Version 2.2 is due to be finalized in April 2023, and version 3.0 has already begun the drafting phase. As the digital wor
Laws and Regulations2022 saw an increase in digital-based accessibility lawsuits in the United States. A total of 2,387 website accessibility lawsuits were filed by the end of the year, according to Accessibility.com’s 2
Laws and RegulationsSo you’ve done it. You’ve made the effort to make sure your website and business are as accessible as possible. That’s it, then, right? You’ve done your part?
Laws and RegulationsDepending upon personal preference and ability, people may use various types of assistive technology to navigate the web. Assistive technology includes tools like screen readers, closed captioning, vo
Laws and RegulationsSince the dawn of the technological revolution, there have been laws surrounding digital accessibility. The more we use technology, the more we need to ensure that websites and related apps are access
Compliance and ReportingVPAT™ is an acronym for Voluntary Product Accessibility Template. It is a document that outlines the comprehensive analysis of a business’s conformance to essential accessibility requirements .
Laws and RegulationsOn Friday, March 18, 2022, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) published an update to web accessibility requirements related to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Laws and RegulationsIt is not surprising that many businesses today are looking for effective and efficient ways to avoid claims and litigation by bringing their websites into compliance with the Americans with Disabilit
Laws and RegulationsAs 2021 was ending, our yearly analysis of the year that was in Website Accessibility Lawsuits was just beginning. We surveyed the year’s lawsuits to ascertain the number and nature of website accessi
Laws and RegulationsOn December 1, 2021 the Department of Justice (DOJ) reached a settlement agreement with Hy-Vee, Inc. , an employee-owned chain of almost 250 supermarkets located in the mid-west United States. We revi
