15 Apr 2021 | Accessibility Bulletin
Our weekly roundup of the media’s key articles on the topic of digital accessibility.
UK | Accessibility needs to be front of mind
National Rail has been blasted for turning its website grey as the nation mourns Prince Philip's death after the move left visually impaired customers unable to read travel information or book tickets.
UK | How digitally effective is the UK’s legal sector
Accessibility was a major issue for quite a few law firm websites, with one having over 130 accessibility errors on their homepage alone
https://www.thedrum.com/opinion/2021/04/08/how-digitally-effective-the-uk-s-legal-sector-2021
US | Content failure as an Emerging Risk
…content failure is a responsibility that should sit firmly within the remit of risk managers…
https://aaatraq.com/news/2021/04/content-failure-emerging-risk
AUS | All About VPATs
Are you aware of VPATs - here's an introduction
https://www.accessibilityoz.com/2019/09/how-to-read-a-vpat/
US | ADA lawsuit costs are WAY more than just the settlement
When performing accessibility risk assessment, there are many costs you must include in your calculations in addition to plaintiff payouts.
https://sheribyrnehaber.com/ada-lawsuit-costs-are-way-more-than-just-the-settlement/
US | Moving Online Learning from Challenge to Opportunity
The future of higher education means breaking down classroom walls, embracing digital tools and engaging students with creativity and innovation.