Accessibility Bulletin Week 23 – accessibility news around the globe

11 Jun 2020 | Accessibility

Adam Turner
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This week we take a look at what has been discussed in the world press on the topic of accessibility.

UK | Accessibility 2020 Q2 UK Retail INDEX Published

As non-essential shops are about to re-open, we look at how much progress has been made byUK Retailers in making their websites accessible to people with disabilities?

https://sitemorse.com/blog-article/9784/Accessibility_of_UK_Retailer_websites/

US | A Surge in E-Commerce—Is Your Website Accessible?

The coronavirus epidemic is causing a spike in online shopping, with states issuing stay-at-home orders and mandatory closures of nonessential businesses. McDermott Will & Emery says e-commerce businesses should be on high alert for litigation alleging that websites are not accessible to individuals with disabilities and provides best practices.

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/insight-covid-19-causing-a-surge-in-e-commerce-is-your-website-accessible

KE | Working from home could be blessing in disguise for persons with disabilities.

Today, due to Covid-19, workplaces globally have made this shift. In the midst of the pandemic, suddenly millions of organisations and their staff have successfully switched to working remotely… The pandemic has proved that one can be trapped at their home and still be productive…

https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001373625/working-from-home-could-be-blessing-in-disguise-for-persons-with-disabilities

CA | Creating an Ontario that is Accessible and Inclusive for Everyone

"Our government is proud to work towards creating a society and economy that is accessible and inclusive for all Ontarians. I would like to thank all of the individuals, groups and partners who have been working towards creating a barrier-free Ontario

https://news.ontario.ca/oss/en/2020/05/creating-an-ontario-that-is-accessible-and-inclusive-for-everyone.html

US | Why website Owners Can't Afford the Cost of Free Accessibility Plugins

These plugins consistently fail to resolve the bulk of serious web accessibility problems…., As a result, all too many online vendors believe that their online storefront is accessible to visitors with any kind of disability and that they are protected from ADA title III lawsuits when in reality they are sitting ducks for disability activists, frustrated shoppers, and lawyers looking for easy pickings.

https://www.business2community.com/ecommerce/why-ecommerce-owners-cant-afford-the-cost-of-free-accessibility-plugins-02317552