Accessibility Bulletin Week 47 – accessibility news around the globe

26 Nov 2020 | Accessibility Bulletin

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

ALL | Nearly 10 years on – Five stages of Accessibility, too many still in Denial

It’s all in-hand, our CMS does this – we have a plugin – oh and our vendor says ‘all fine’ – 71% of those we talk to respond with such. Far too many with a false sense of security considering 94% of websites show varying levels of accessibility compliance failure.

https://simplyaccessible.com/article/five-stages-of-accessibility/

ALL | Why your procurement function needs to embrace accessibility

From sourcing through to monitoring, digital accessibility is a potential factor, so it is critical that the procurement team not only have a thorough understanding of accessibility but also carry out the necessary actions. Seven reasons why procurement functions need to be on top of accessibility

https://sitemorse.com/blog-article/9946/Why_Procurement_needs_to_embrace_accessibility/

US | Does the Gimlet Media Lawsuit Present a New Angle to Digital Accessibility?

We have seen quite a few business houses being dragged to court because their online presence denied accessibility to people with disabilities. But can these lawsuits mean trouble for your business, even if they are from out of your state?

https://www.imcgrupo.com/does-the-gimlet-media-lawsuit-present-a-new-angle-to-digital-accessibility/

ALL | How does Sitemorse help you focus on top tasks?

Automation vs manual checking… guess what the consultants always point at the limitations of automation, and they are right to a certain level – do the hard work ‘heavy lifting’ with automation and use manual support to inform and educate. We have a short video showing how our accessibility assessment and prioritisation helps you focus on the priorities, actions that drive the biggest improvements, in 3mins see how our clients measure, manage and monitor to ensure they drive continuous improvements.

https://youtu.be/GEgD2L1NrsI 

US | Local Culinary Businesses Hit with ADA-Compliance Lawsuits

Owners speak out about complaints, which claim that websites cannot be fully accessed by screen-reading software used by visually impaired individuals. James Blanchard, co-owner of Blanchard Family Wines, answered a knock at his door. On the other side was something very unexpected: a lawsuit. The complaint was that the winery’s website violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which extends to a business’ website.

https://www.5280.com/2020/10/local-culinary-businesses-hit-with-ada-compliance-lawsuits/