Our weekly roundup of the media’s key articles on the topic of digital accessibility.

US | Proactive Planning For Website Accessibility Today Can Avoid Disruption Later

Businesses often fail to consider whether their websites are reasonably accessible to disabled individual…

https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/proactive-planning-for-website-8405987/

ALL | How to test for accessibility with users at every design stage

A research template to test solutions for people with disabilities

https://ux.shopify.com/how-to-test-for-accessibility-with-users-at-every-design-stage-ec655fed7878

KE | Kenya to develop Africa’s first ICT services accessibility standard

The standard will be an initiative of the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) and inABLE, a nonprofit organization that empowers the blind and visually impaired with computer assistive technology.

https://maudhui.co.ke/kenya-to-develop-africas-first-ict-services-accessibility-standard/

US | Grocers grapple with digital accessibility as e-commerce grows

The online shopping boom has brought more attention to how accessible websites and apps are to people with disabilities, but a lack of federal regulations and oversight poses challenges.

https://www.grocerydive.com/news/grocers-grapple-with-digital-accessibility-as-e-commerce-grows/604856/

US | Legislation Update: Digital Accessibility

Here is an update on recent legislative actions related to digital accessibility.

https://www.accessibility.com/blog/legislation-update-digital-accessibility

UK | E-assessments portal ‘inaccessible’ for blind and partially sighted students

The Thomas Pocklington Trust tested the online, moderated and open modes of Inspera e-assessments, and found the portal software to be completely inaccessible for screen reader users

https://edtechnology.co.uk/products/e-assessments-portal-inaccessible-blind-partially-sighted-students-report/ 

UK | The future of digital accessibility for public sector

With a new legislative deadline just passed in June, it’s time to look forward at where we are heading with accessibility.

https://digileaders.com/the-future-of-digital-accessibility-for-public-sector/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign

UK | What are retailers offering for those with disabilities?

A recent survey found that 73% of millennial Brits were more likely to make an immediate purchase from retailers with inclusive advertising.

https://www.retailgazette.co.uk/blog/2021/08/what-are-retailers-offering-for-those-with-disabilities/