In-depth coverage of WCAG, ADA, Section 508, and enterprise accessibility governance.
Workplace and EmploymentAn employer must grant an altered work schedule for an employee with disabilities if "the essential functions of the job can be performed at different times with little or no impact on the operations
Laws and RegulationsWhile both Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) programs provide financial benefits to individuals with disabilities, the eligibility criteria for each pr
Laws and RegulationsBeginning October 1, the White House must provide American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters at public COVID-19 briefings. This is the result of a suit filed by the National Association of the Deaf (NA
Laws and RegulationsEveryone has a right to eat out, and it's essential for new restaurants to equitably serve all customers. One in four Americans has a disability, and creating accessible conditions for people with dis
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Laws and RegulationsWhen it comes to interviewing candidates, employers are going to seek to hire the person who is the best fit in all aspects. It makes sense then that employers may want to know whether their future em
Awareness Days and ObservancesThe coronavirus has generated an all hands on deck global interest in finding ways that all of us can continue to meet our work and social obligations while at the same time minimizing the risks of in
Laws and RegulationsWhen designing a building, is important to consider accessibility standards mandated by the International Building Code (IBC) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Accessible means of egress
Standards and GuidelinesEven though stairs may not be accessible to people in wheelchairs, there are a number of guidelines all stairs and handrails need to maintain to ensure maximum safety and accessibility. Fortunately, t
Awareness Days and ObservancesIn recognition of the advancements made in the 30 years since the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as well as how much more work there is to do, United Spinal Association is inviti
Inclusive Design PracticesUniversal design, as part of an accessibility strategy, enhances user experience and has a massive return on investment.
GeneralThere is a notion that has been circulating for the past few decades, which is that technology is a democratizing influence on the world. This idea is charming, and quaint. It almost approaches the re
Workplace and EmploymentPeople with disabilities are still legally allowed to be paid less than minimum wage, but the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is proposing an end to subminimum wage.
Living with DisabilityThis summer, the country celebrated the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the landmark legislation that has done so much to improve access for people with d
Compliance and ReportingA company’s products must be accessible to individuals with disabilities to be compliant with established federal laws and guidelines.
Inclusive Design PracticesOne of the great things about the accessibility community is the willingness to share and collaborate. We’re free with our strategies and tips that help make accessibility easier for all.
Laws and RegulationsThe ADA prohibits the discrimination against people with disabilities in every sector of public mainstream life, including employment and the job application process. Enforced by the U.S. Equal Employ
Visual and Media AccessibilityMuch like websites and digital files, videos have accessibility practices that should be followed to meet certain standards, and to increase overall viewership. Audio description, synchronized caption
Assistive TechnologiesIn 2005, Imagine!, an organization that serves individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, launched one of its most ambitious projects ever: the development of two SmartHomes.
Education and LearningAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage, school districts across the U.S. have debated whether to reopen their buildings, go back to remote learning, or try some combination of the two. These discu
Laws and RegulationsTitle III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in the activities of places of public accommodation . Places of public accommodation in
Assistive TechnologiesWhat is VRI? Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) is a video telecommunications service utilized through an external or a built-in camera and audio system. The service is used to provide sign language inte
Laws and RegulationsWith all the fear generated by the increasing number of published legal cases, no one wants to be on the wrong side of that battle. So, what can you do about your digital information as a law-abiding
