30 Sep 2021 | Accessibility Bulletin
Our weekly roundup of the media’s key articles on the topic of digital accessibility.
US | ViacomCBS and Pluto TV Fined $3.5 Million by FCC for Violating Closed-Caption Rules
… in addition to paying the civil penalty, Pluto TV agreed to enter into a compliance plan…
https://variety.com/2021/digital/news/pluto-tv-fcc-closed-captioning-rules-1235077364/
ALL | Jessica Oddi on the power of inclusivity, working for Yahoo and why design is subjective
As someone who uses a wheelchair, Jessica Oddi knows only too well the barriers people face due to inaccessibility and why it's so important that the design industry understands the importance of considering everyone's needs
https://www.creativeboom.com/features/jessica-oddi/
ALL | Paralympians bring home gold medals, but we’re failing them on web accessibility
I’ll never forget the paradoxical sight of my teammates — all world-class athletes — being carried in their wheelchairs up the few steps into an inaccessible restaurant.