August 2022

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Finally! There are Technical Standards in the United States for State and Local Government Websites + Apps It took 14 years: Good thing the ADA requires access even without the new regulations

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[Note: this article was first written in August 2022 when the United States Department of Justice announced its most recent intent to adopt technical accessibility regulations for state and local government websites and mobile applications. Follow along with what has happened since then in the Update section of this article]. In the updates you will… Read more… Finally! There are Technical Standards in the United States for State and Local Government Websites + Apps It took 14 years: Good thing the ADA requires access even without the new regulations

Path-Breaking Accessibility Elder Sharron Rush Wins National AARP Prize

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On July 28, 2022, AARP (formerly the American Association of Retired Persons) announced winners of the organization’s prestigious Purpose Prize for 2023. AARP, with over 38 million members, is one of the largest non-profit organizations in the United States. It chose Sharron Rush, founder and executive director of the digital accessibility consultancy Knowbility, as one… Read more… Path-Breaking Accessibility Elder Sharron Rush Wins National AARP Prize