04 Nov 2021 | Accessibility Bulletin
Our weekly roundup of the media’s key articles on the topic of digital accessibility.
US | Justice Department Secures Agreement with Rite Aid Corporation to Make Its Portal Accessible
The Justice Department and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania today announced a settlement agreement with Rite Aid Corporation that will help people with disabilities get information about COVID-19 vaccinations and book their vaccination appointments online.
ALL | The red flag meme is a red flag for accessibility
…But for blind and visually-impaired people that use screen readers and voiceover technology, the red flag meme doesn’t make sense.
https://techcrunch.com/2021/10/20/the-red-flag-meme-is-a-red-flag-for-accessibility/
US | Converge Accessibility LEGAL UPDATE: OCTOBER 2021
While there were a ton of new filings this month, it seemed like there were relatively few interesting judicial opinions. Nevertheless, there were a few interesting topics that came up this month.
https://convergeaccessibility.com/2021/11/01/legal-update-october-2021/
ALL | Updated reporting for the Inclusion Score – where are you?
The Inclusion Score offers a single numerical value to clarify risk. Crucially, the score removes the complexities, opinions, and lack of independence in current reporting methods. It is an early warning for risk managers.
ALL | Access and Inclusion through Technology
A round up of news and views from the world of assistive and accessible technology Read, Share, Discuss and Act
http://www.accessandinclusion.news/?edition_id=887a2240-34a0-11ec-ba99-fa163e6ccaff