12 Dec 2019 | Accessibility
This week we take a look the progress UK Local Authorities are making are making towards their websites being accessible. We also look at what’s happening with lawsuits in the US and a partnership between Sitemorse and dania software.
Six of the best articles we have seen are listed below with summaries and links to the full articles:
UK | Q4, 2019 – UK Local Government State of the Sector Report Available
Sitemorse, in conjunction with Socitm published its 2nd Sate of the Sector report looking for local authorities. It shows many still have some considerable work to do to make their websites compliant by the deadline.
https://sitemorse.com/blog-article/9609/UK-Local-Government-state-of-the-sector-report/
US | How to Ensure Your Website is Accessible to Americans With Disabilities
Many businesses do not comply with ADA and WAI stipulations either because they remain unaware of their importance or because the businesses wrongly believe these guidelines don’t apply to them. However, if your website has accessibility problems, the result can be financially devastating to your business. Compliance lawsuits are on the rise. In an article published in late 2018, the Los Angeles Times reported that by June of that year, nearly 5,000 lawsuits had been filed in California alleging ADA website violations.
US | Domino’s effect: SCOTUS skips clarifying ADA web access
Businesses are increasingly facing lawsuits under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regarding whether their websites are accessible to persons with disabilities. According to a report in the National Law Review, 2019 50% up on 2018 ….
EU | dania software announce collaboration on web accessibility
dania software, the leading developer of innovative accessibility and template software in Scandinavia, and Sitemorse, a leading provider of unbiased website accessibility audits for government, universities and larger organisations, are pleased to announce a new collaboration agreement.
US | Firm behind ADA lawsuits is being sued
Over the last few years, a string of Mountain View shops and businesses have been hit by what they describe as a legal shakedown: lawsuits demanding payment over alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Now the tables have turned, and the law firm behind many of these suits is facing its own day in court
https://www.mv-voice.com/news/2018/03/27/firm-behind-local-ada-lawsuits-is-being-sued
US | Accessibility in the News, Legal Edition: Updates on ADA Title III News and More
This “Accessibility in the News, Legal Edition” page offers an ongoing collection of articles primarily related to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) news and analysis. Please bookmark this page to keep up to date on legal developments related to disabilities
https://www.microassist.com/digital-accessibility/accessibility-news-legal/