Deadline approaching for Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
In 2005 Ontario became the first Canadian Province to pass accessibility laws and has one of the most comprehensive policies created to date: The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Many countries, like the US, have laws that require government organizations or organizations that use government funds to have and procure accessible technology, websites, […]
Disability Rights Are Not Optional: How Proposed GOP Legislation Will Hurt the ADA
“Disability rights are human rights, and these civil rights must never become optional benefits that can be taken away whenever it’s convenient or cheaper for employers and those in power.” -Senator Tammy Duckworth The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) just celebrated its 30th anniversary, but even with this legislation in place, there are still lots […]
Website Accessibility & California Housing Laws: Make Sure Your Site Complies
Most websites fall under Title III of The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) which governs access of persons with disabilities to places of “public accommodations.” These are defined as entities that own or operate a place of public accommodation, which include the real estate, mortgage and insurance industry. In addition to the ADA, there are […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]