Accessibility Bulletin Week 22 – accessibility news around the globe

04 Jun 2020 | Accessibility

Adam Turner
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This week we take a look at what has been discussed in the world press on the topic of accessibility. 

UK | How the Equality Act ensures the digital first agenda doesn't discriminate

The new urgency to support decentralised working, be it for competitive advantage or cost reduction, means no one can ignore the imperative to adopt a digital first approach…what are the emerging risks?

https://sitemorse.com/blog-article/9778/the_digital_first_agenda_and_the_law/

US | ADA Accessibility Lawsuits during Coronavirus

Over the past few months, people all over the globe have been forced to stay home during lockdown amidst the coronavirus pandemic. For many, it’s the first time they’ve ever started to understand the necessity of digital accessibility now that physical locations are closed or unsafe due to health concerns

https://blog.usablenet.com/ada-accessibility-lawsuits-during-coronavirus

UK | Accessibility Q2 2020 London Listed PLCs INDEX Published

How much progress is being made byLondon Listed PLCs in making their websites accessible to people with disabilities?

https://sitemorse.com/blog-article/9780/Q2_2020_London_Listed_INDEX/ 

IN | Online campaign is voicing concerns surrounding inaccessibility of e-learning platforms

Schools and educational universities across the country have remained shut for the last two months owing to the COVID-19 lockdown. The suspension of classroom sessions has made it imperative for most of these institutions to transition to online education.

https://yourstory.com/socialstory/2020/05/javed-abidi-foundation-campaign-e-learning-disabled

US | Comedy Still Has an Accessibility Problem, Even in an Online World

Diversity on stage often means many things, but one of the more forgotten aspects of inclusion is accessibility. The clubs, bars, community centers, breweries, and houses that set up stages for comedians are largely inaccessible to many comedy fans

https://www.pastemagazine.com/comedy/live-comedy/comedy-isnt-accessible-enough/