Accessible Web Becomes a Member of Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
Accessible Web began in 2016 to make websites accessible to everyone. We believe that, like physical public spaces, the web is also a public space that should be fully accessible to all, regardless of the lack of legal obligation. We are dedicated to making the web accessible to society as a whole and recently became […]
Are JavaScript Based Accessibility Toolbars a Viable Way to Meet ADA Compliance?
The digital accessibility industry is flooded with companies selling accessibility toolbars that allow users to change font-specific settings and contrast settings, use a built-in screen reader, and make other accessibility-based site adjustments. Many of these companies claim guaranteed ADA compliance just by purchasing a subscription to the toolbar and implementing it on your site. This […]
Supreme Court Denied Domino’s Request to Hear Accessibility Case
The Supreme Court of the United States has denied Domino’s petition to hear a case about whether its website and app are required to be accessible to people who are disabled. This leaves in place the decision that the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals made stating that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) does […]
CPACC Certifications Completed!
We’re excited to announce that Peter Jewett and Pete Bruhn, our co-founders, have completed their International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP) Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) Certifications. Both are continuing to work towards IAAP Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS) Certifications, and another round of 5 team members are in the process of studying and […]
What is a VPAT?
If you have created a digital product or service that federal government employees use or if you receive funding from the federal government, you need a VPAT® (Voluntary Product Accessibility Template®). A VPAT® is a document table that contains information about how an ICT (information & communications technology) product or service conforms with the refreshed […]
LEGO’s Commitment to Learning Through Play for the Visually Impaired
Staying true to their commitment to redefining play and reimagining learning, the LEGO Foundation and LEGO Group are taking steps to ensure that LEGOs can be experienced by all children, especially those who are visually impaired. In August, LEGO debuted its first audio and Braille building instructions, a free service that gives visually impaired people […]
Website Accessibility Lawsuits Continue and Accelerate in 2019
Innovation, design, and ease-of-use are synonymous with most of our experiences on websites. However, if you have a disability, you will most likely have a different experience. Disabilities affect how you navigate a website, read and hear content, and perform tasks that an able-bodied person might find menial. Title III of the Americans with Disabilities […]
Does Title III of the ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Apply to our Nonprofit Organization’s Website?
If you are like most of the businesses and nonprofit organizations we consult with, you’ve probably heard about the lawsuits that are happening related to digital accessibility. There has been a staggering increase in the amount of lawsuits being filed (over 2500 in 2018!), which has caused a rise in accessibility education & implementation of […]
Former Dealer.com Product Manager Pete Bruhn Joins Accessible Web as Co-Founder
Hi! My name is Pete Bruhn and I just joined the Accessible Web team! I’m incredibly excited to come on board and to help make the web accessible to all users! I figured I would start off by telling you a little about myself and how I got into the digital accessibility industry. I grew […]
Accessibility Legal Considerations
Navigating the accessibility requirements for your organization can be challenging. Not to mention, no firmly established laws apply to all businesses and require actual compliance. The following questions may help identify how the legal and policy aspects of Web accessibility apply to your organization:* What Happens if Your Organization is Non-Compliant? Recently, there have been legal action taken […]