Introduction to Web Accessibility, Compliance, & WCAG | Agency Webinar Video
Learn the fundamentals of web accessibility, why it matters, and how best to leverage accessibility for your agency.
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 […]
The New ADA Title II Update & Its Broader Implications
At Accessible Web, we are committed to guiding and supporting our clients through the evolving landscape of digital accessibility. The latest amendment to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title II, introduced on March 8, 2024, marks a significant advancement in our collective efforts to make digital content universally accessible. This update emphasizes the importance […]
ADA Demand Letters: What are they? What Should I do If I Get One?
Introduction When a website is found to contain violations of the ADA, it will most likely be the subject of a legal demand letter. While ADA lawsuits are also possible, the vast majority of legal recourse that business owners see is demand letters. When Congress passed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), its goal was […]
Proud Winners of the Spirit of the ADA Award 2022
On October 24th, 2022, the Governor’s Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities in the State of Vermont presented Accessible Web with the Spirit of the ADA Award. The Spirit of the ADA Award rewards individuals and businesses reflecting the spirit of the ADA in employment practices. These practices include: accessibility, recruiting, training, and retaining […]
The Curb Cut Effect: 7 Ways the ADA is for Everyone
Laws, programs, and accommodations designed to help people with disabilities often end up benefiting all of society. This is called the Curb-Cut Effect. The ADA was the first piece of legislation to prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all places open to the general […]
The ADA and your Website
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is familiar and affects everyone. Whether it’s ramp access at a local business, handicapped parking accommodations at the supermarket, or automatic doors in and out of buildings, we all see how the ADA works to make the world accessible to everyone. The ADA accommodations are easy to spot in […]
31 Years of the ADA – A Look Back at the Groundbreaking Law
Accessible Web is proud to support the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 31st Anniversary. Signed into law in 1990 by President George H.W. Bush, it serves as a landmark event in the movement for accessibility. On July 26th we celebrate this important civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and ensures that people […]
Why Voting Must Be Accessible to All & How It Isn’t
If voting is a civic duty, shouldn’t all voters have access to all process steps? As state and federal elections draw near, this question is urgent and, because of Covid-19, in-person options for voting are more risky or, just plain unavailable. Unfortunately, when it comes to digital access, voting is not an easy process for many […]
Thirty Years After the ADA Was Passed, There Is Still Lots To Be Done
On July 26th, 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law. In the past 30 years, many improvements to our physical world have been made–from curb cutouts to accessible entrances to braille buttons on elevators, ATMs, and kiosks. Many people with disabilities stress that though their lives have vastly improved since it […]