22 Oct 2020 | Accessibility Bulletin
Our weekly roundup of the media’s key articles on the topic of digital accessibility.
ALL | Context is the most critical aspect of alt-text everyone seems to miss
I swore I would never write an article about alt-text or headings because I thought those topics had been written about to death. However, every article I read on these two topics (yes, I read other people’s accessibility articles) leaves out part of the story that *I* think is incredibly important. So here we go, Sheri’s take on alt-text.
https://sheribyrnehaber.com/context-is-the-most-critical-aspect-of-alt-text-everyone-seems-to-miss/
US | Accessibility in Education
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) presents this short webinar on online education and website accessibility. The U.S. Department of Education Office of Civil Rights released information for educational institutions and public libraries, to ensure web accessibility for students with disabilities during the coronavirus outbreak.
US | Colleges and Universities Face Online Accessibility Challenges for ADA Compliance
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance is something colleges and universities have been dealing with for a long time when it comes to physical accommodations. Increasingly, however, online accessibility is a concern that all institutions have to carefully consider.
https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/colleges-and-universities-face-online-43940/
US | Make Accessibility Your New Year’s Goal for 2021
Please join Kim Krause Berg and Ruth B. Carter, Esq. on January 12, 2021 at the SEJ eSummit 2021, where we are presenting a joint session on ethical website practices.
https://creativevisionwebconsulting.com/2020/10/make-accessibility-your-new-years-goal-for-2021/
US | Local Culinary Businesses Hit with ADA-Compliance Lawsuits
In early August, 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/