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Laws and RegulationsThe Unruh Civil Rights Act is a powerful shield against discrimination for Californians in a world that strives for equality and fair treatment. In terms of accessibility, Unruh has been a model for i
Assistive TechnologiesApple’s AirPods have a new accessibility feature — Conversation Boost . It promises to make it easier to hear people’s voices in conversation in a crowded, noisy room. Sounds like a perfect solution t
Visual and Media AccessibilityReports, presentations, and web pages frequently use tables and graphs. Authors can present data using graphs in a way that is easy for their audience to understand. Data tables let the audience see t
Visual and Media AccessibilityNavigating the digital marketplace can be daunting for shoppers with visual impairments, especially during the bustling holiday season. These individuals may face unique barriers when shopping online,
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Workplace and EmploymentOne of the greatest challenges to accessibility in the workplace is ableism. Ableism refers to intrinsic prejudice and discrimination against individuals of differing ability levels. Ableism is someti
Assistive TechnologiesCognitive disabilities are a “set of conditions that create greater difficulty for people to perform one or more types of mental tasks than the average person.” 12.8% of US adults live with one. Thoug
GeneralAs the holiday shopping rush approaches, retailers stand to gain and have much to offer by ensuring their websites are digitally accessible. Digital accessibility creates online experiences that accom
Laws and RegulationsOn October 5th, 2022, Deborah Laufer, a prolific Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) “tester,” filed a lawsuit against Acheson Hotels. This lawsuit found its way up the judicial chain until it was a
Laws and RegulationsIn ADA cases, prevailing plaintiffs are often awarded what’s known as compensatory damages. These, along with punitive damages, help make up the sum of penalties owed by defendants found guilty of ADA
Visual and Media AccessibilityWhatsApp is one of the world's most widely known instant messaging apps. Millions of people use it daily, with 100 billion messages sent each day, making the question of accessibility a very important
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
Assistive TechnologiesHead-tracking technology is relatively new. Similar to eye-tracking technology, it follows the motion of a person’s head to control devices like computers or smartphones. It is a form of assistive tec
Visual and Media AccessibilityNetflix , a video streaming service, recently updated its captions allowances. Captions on the service have been present since 2014 after the company settled a class action lawsuit. However, customizi
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
Testing and EvaluationTo accommodate the 26% of US adults with some form of disability , companies need to ensure the digital accessibility of their websites and online platforms.
Inclusive Design PracticesThough the term may no longer dominate headlines in 2023, the Internet of Things (IoT) is arguably more relevant than ever. This interconnected network of devices, sensors, and applications has enable
Assistive TechnologiesVision-related disability is one of the top ten disabilities among adults in the United States. With the popularity of smartphones, they need to be accessible to people with vision loss and other visi
Living with DisabilityApproximately 37.5 million U.S. adults have some trouble hearing. It is one of the more common disabilities in the United States, and accommodations for hearing loss or hearing-related disabilities ar
Visual and Media AccessibilityAudiobooks may seem modern, but they have been around for decades . But though they may not be new, they've become much more popular in recent years for the convenient, immersive literary experience t
GeneralSo now that your site meets accessibility standards, there's nothing left to do, right? Wrong. The standards for digital accessibility are constantly changing as technology advances.
WCAG Principles and ConformanceEarlier this month, the Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) under the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) announced that Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 has finally been approved. This is a
