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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
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
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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
Laws and RegulationsThe Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against persons with disabilities, but an increase in enforcement activity indicates there is still work to do.
Laws and RegulationsEnsuring digital content is accessible can be a challenge. Removing barriers for assistive technology requires coordination among leaders across the organization and technical expertise in several tec
Laws and RegulationsThe Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulates communications systems across the United States, but it also plays in manufacturing electronics. Electronics emit electromagnetic waves, which can
Laws and RegulationsIn 1973, the Rehabilitation Act was passed with the goal of ending discrimination by any federal program or agency against people with disabilities. In the decades since its passage, the Act has been
Laws and RegulationsDespite the uptick in website accessibility lawsuits in recent years, many businesses don't take action to make their websites accessible until they face a lawsuit themselves.
