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Laws and RegulationsThere were thousands of web accessibility lawsuits filed in 2020 in Federal Court and California State Court under the Unruh Act, according to the Complete Report: 2020 Website Accessibility Lawsuit R
Laws and RegulationsIn some areas, Canada leads the way in accessibility laws. The country has protections for people with disabilities in its constitution and is developing digital accessibility guidelines for organizat
Laws and RegulationsUnder Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) , any business and its place(s) of public accommodation must be accessible to potential customers of all ability levels.
Laws and RegulationsThe Question Assistive Technology Hand You launched your European Accessibility Act (EAA) conformance initiative in early 2025. Your team audited the e-commerce platform, fixed critical violations, pu
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Laws and RegulationsIt was something of a ‘perfect storm’ that has led to an unprecedented number of inmates with disabilities housed in prisons across the US today. Not surprisingly, administrators struggle to ensure ac
Laws and RegulationsWhen your legal team forwards a digital accessibility demand letter, two urgent questions arise: how do we make this lawsuit go away, and how do we fix the website? Most companies treat these as the s
Laws and RegulationsOver 5,000 ADA digital accessibility lawsuits were filed in 2025, and the same misunderstandings keep appearing in demand letters. Compliance officers are exhausted by conflicting advice, vendor promi
Laws and RegulationsFor many employers, job descriptions are developed for one paramount purpose – to be used in job advertisements, or job postings, to attract the largest pool possible of well-qualified applicants. Thi
Laws and RegulationsThis week, September 19th - 25th, 2022, is celebrated as International Week of Deaf People . Led by the World Federation of the Deaf , this year's theme is something close to our hearts here at Access
Laws and RegulationsOne simple way clothing stores, mall outlets, gyms and fitness boutiques can build loyalty with the one in four American adults with a disability is to outfit the establishment with included accessibl
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
Laws and RegulationsRisk managers frequently grapple with web accessibility concerns. They re not looking for theory; they want practical answers about deadlines, vendor tools, and explaining risks to executives who see
Laws and RegulationsOne in four U.S. adults – or 61 million Americans – has a disability. Each one of those is a potential employee, contractor, or customer. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects individuals
Laws and RegulationsHealthcare organizations face a dual challenge: complying with the Section 504 Final Rule s WCAG 2.1 Level AA requirements and remediating thousands of existing PDFs while continuing daily operations
Laws and RegulationsThe Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 require schools to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure students with disabilities equal opportunity.
Laws and RegulationsThe DOJ published an Interim Final Rule on April 20, 2026, extending ADA Title II web accessibility deadlines by one year. Public entities with populations of 50,000 or more now have until April 26, 2
Laws and RegulationsFederal web accessibility lawsuits under Title III of the ADA reached 3,117 in 2025, a 27% increase from 2024. Many organizations targeted made preventable mistakes. You re not getting sued because ac
Laws and RegulationsThe Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) defines an accessible route as "a continuous unobstructed path connecting all accessible elements and spaces of a building or facil
Laws and RegulationsThe Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law in 1990 to prohibit discrimination against people with disabilities. The ADA ensures that people with disabilities have equal access in ma
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 RegulationsThere is a common misconception that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is an all-encompassing office that anyone who is facing a violation can call to resolve an issue. In fact, regulation of
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
