17 Jun 2021 | Accessibility Bulletin
Our weekly roundup of the media’s key articles on the topic of digital accessibility.
US | Federal Courts Disagree Over Accessibility Online
As the pandemic forced people online, a question circulating the U.S. court system gained increasing importance: Does federal law require websites to be accessible to people with disabilities?
https://www.theregreview.org/2021/06/16/mcdonough-federal-courts-disagree-accessibility-online/
ALL | Tech Nation launches new Diversity & Inclusion Toolkit
Actionable insights and guidance to help founders build diverse and inclusive companies
https://technation.io/diversity-and-inclusion/
ALL | 9 InDesign Accessibility Mistakes Designers Make
Many designers who think they’re creating accessible InDesign files and PDFs really aren’t.
https://creative-boost.com/indesign-accessibility-mistakes/
UK | Ensuring government digital services accessibility
To help government agencies holistically address digital accessibility, we've developed a phased organizational framework we call HEART
US | 71 percent of people will leave a site that’s not fully accessible
One in four adults living in the U.S. has a disability, yet this demographic remains fundamentally underserved.
https://blog.usablenet.com/web-accessibility-standards-your-digital-assets-need