May 2023

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$240,000.00 Jury Verdict in Blind Students’ Accessibility Lawsuit against Community College Judge's effort to throw out the verdict rejected on appeal

Posted on Updated on October 26, 2026
On May 26, 2023 a jury in Los Angeles, California awarded two blind students a little over $240,000.00 in their lawsuit against the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD). This article and its updates explain the long and winding road this case has taken. The suit was filed in 2017 by students Roy Payan and… Read more… $240,000.00 Jury Verdict in Blind Students’ Accessibility Lawsuit against Community College Judge's effort to throw out the verdict rejected on appeal

Two US Government Agencies Address Online Accessibility in Higher Education: Are Regulations Next?

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On May 19, 2023, two United States federal agencies issued what is known as a “Dear Colleague” letter about the importance of digital accessibility in higher education. A Dear Colleague letter is a tool that government agencies use to convey policy, resources, and commitment on various issues. The higher education digital accessibility letter was jointly… Read more… Two US Government Agencies Address Online Accessibility in Higher Education: Are Regulations Next?