2023

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Who is to Blame for Delay in ADA Web Access Regs? It’s not the DOJ

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The 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) falls on Wednesday, July 26, in just about two weeks. Will that be the day that official notice of long-promised web accessibility regulations for state and local governments in the United States is finally published? The official notice, called a Notice of Proposed Rule Making… Read more… Who is to Blame for Delay in ADA Web Access Regs? It’s not the DOJ

London, Dublin, GAAD 2023!

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This  year, on the 11th anniversary of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, I lived the G in GAAD by spending GAAD week in London, with a side trip to Dublin. Being immersed in the digital accessibility community in the UK was a treat. And after working in the digital accessibility space for 27 years, GAAD 2023 outside… Read more… London, Dublin, GAAD 2023!

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?