16 Dec 2021 | Accessibility Bulletin
Our weekly roundup of the media’s key articles on the topic of digital accessibility.
UK | Q4 2021 INDEX Results – published on 17th December
Sitemorse will publish the Q4 2021 INDEX Results on 17th December:
The top 3 websites are: North Devon Council, Harrogate Borough Council and Somerset West and Taunton Council
Sitemorse 2021 Q4 UK Local Government INDEX Results
The top 3 websites are: Marston's PLC, Berkeley Group Holdings PLC and Quilter PLC
Sitemorse 2021 Q4 UK Government and Public Bodies INDEX Results
The top 3 websites are: Geffrye Museum, Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (Northern Ireland) and Independent Commission on Civil Aviation Noise
Sitemorse 2021 Q4 London-listed PLCs INDEX Results
CA | Canadian public sector organizations are required to file
Did you know: All designated public sector organizations are required to file an #accessibility compliance report under the #AODA by Dec. 31, 2021.
https://www.ontario.ca/page/accessibility-rules-public-sector-organizations
US | DOJ Reinforces its Stance: ADA Applies to the Digital World
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has resumed enforcing digital accessibility
US | Businesses 'sitting ducks' for lawsuits because websites aren't ADA compliant
US | Sony Launches ‘Brilliant Accessibility’ Website for PS5, PS4
Recent news heading 'Sony Launches Brilliant Accessibility Website for PS5, PS4' - shouldn't the page be 'accessible'? A great brand (like SONY) launches what is a key page in terms of demonstrating their commitment to D&I - who / how are they checking even the basics of accessibility compliance before page is released?
https://aaatraq.com/news/2021/12/brilliant-accessibility-website-it