02 Apr 2020 | Accessibility
This week we take a look at what’s been happening in the EU, UK and the US.
US | COVID 19 Requires Website Accessibility Vigilance for Consumer-Facing Businesses
Consumer-facing industries (e.g., retail, restaurants, hospitality, banking, online education, etc.) are benefiting from increased online and app order demands, and businesses must ensure their websites and apps are accessible to everyone…. many lawsuits seek to enforce AAA standards without any legal justification. Though there is no legally mandated standard for websites or gift cards...
EU | Accessibility for Digital Businesses: How Your Company Can Be a Leader
Digital businesses with accessible websites are demonstrating leadership by ... Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, WCAG version 1.0, was first ... that the company is aware of website accessibility standards and has a process in ...
US | Website Accessibility – Lawsuit Settlements Resource Page Updated
U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) settlement agreements in which companies in the U.S. have agreed to render their websites and Information and communication technology (ICT) systems the companies allow the public to visit to be digitally accessible pursuant to Titles II and III…
https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/ofccp-week-in-review-march-2020-4-43181/
EU | Compliance Identification and Management Service (CIMS)
Perhaps the first thing to consider when talking accessibility compliance is where you are at, independently in terms of level of risk. AAAtraq offers a complementary RISK PROFILE, you can download yours by visiting their website.
UK | All you need to know about web accessibility and UX
Web designers and developers should aim for accessibility because, at the end of the day, accessible design equates to good UX design. Follow these guidelines and web accessibility standards to ensure that everyone has equal access to the web.