Celebrating Meagan Griffith’s Impact on Advancing Web Accessibility Through Groundbreaking Research

We are thrilled to share some fantastic news about one of our esteemed web accessibility specialists, Meagan Griffith. Meagan’s pioneering research paper, “Quantifying the Cost of Web Accessibility Barriers for Blind Users,” is included in the Final Regulatory Impact Analysis for the latest updates to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title II. This is a monumental achievement, not only for Meagan but for the entire field of web accessibility.

Check out her research paper!

Meagan’s Contribution to ADA Title II

Meagan’s research provides critical insights into the challenges faced by blind users navigating the web. By quantifying these challenges, she has opened up a new perspective for regulators and highlighted the need for more inclusive web design practices. Find her work displayed prominently on page 119 of the Benefit-Cost Analysis document, a testament to the impact of her findings on national policy.

The document itself is part of a broader effort to update and strengthen ADA regulations. Helping improve web accessibility standards with proof rooted in concrete data and real-world experiences of users with disabilities. Meagan’s research has been instrumental in guiding these updates, serving as evidence that informed the final regulations.

A Milestone for the Community

This inclusion is a personal milestone for Meagan and a significant recognition for the web accessibility community. It underscores the importance of research in shaping policies that directly affect the lives of millions of users with disabilities. By addressing the financial implications of web inaccessibility, Meagan’s work paves the way for more justified, data-driven decisions in digital accessibility standards.

Looking Forward

While we celebrate this achievement, the continuous journey towards a more accessible internet goes on. Meagan’s research is a beacon that guides our ongoing efforts, and her success is a call to action for all of us at Accessible Web and beyond. Inspired to further our mission, encouraged by how tangible research outcomes influence and enhance legislative frameworks.

Congratulations, Meagan, on your outstanding contribution to the field of web accessibility. Your work advances our understanding and facilitates real change in how digital space design and regulation. We are proud to have you as a part of our team and look forward to your future endeavors, which will undoubtedly continue to inspire and impact the community.

For those interested in reading the full report and seeing Meagan’s research in context, please visit the U.S. Department of Justice’s ADA website and the Benefit-Cost Analysis document.

Here’s to many more achievements, Meagan!