Rising ADA Title III Litigation in 2019 Likely Part of a Longer Trend

[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] 2019 was a big year for ADA Title III litigation, with more lawsuits filed to enforce its accommodation provisions by the end of November (10,206) than were filed in all of 2018 (10,163). The total number for the year is likely to be higher once data on all of […]

The Advantages of Making Audio and Video Media Accessible

[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] Accessibility is becoming more important, as there are around 2.2 billion people that are visually impaired. There are also about 466 million people who experience hearing loss around the world. It’s up to businesses, individuals and organizations to make sure that content is more accessible to people with disabilities. […]

Making the Future Accessible – Top Digital Accessibility Trends in 2020

[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] Each year brings new developments in technology and new challenges for accessibility. That means that more must be done to be inclusive so that everyone can benefit equally from the advances that make our lives more efficient, more fun and more interesting. The digital advancements that are coming in […]

Top Drivers in Digital Accessibility

[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] Fifty-six million Americans have disabilities. While it stands to reason that technology would naturally evolve to reach this large population, it may surprise you to know that the innovation driven by the need for accessibility has made its way back into the mainstream in multiple aspects. For instance, text […]

Removing Barriers to Scholarly Work Through Accessible Digital Publishing

[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] The publishing industry’s consideration of people with physical disabilities has come a long way in the last hundred years. In the 1920s, producing a few books printed in Braille, large typeface or audio versions as an act of charity seemed sufficient. The vast majority of individuals with a disability […]

Alt Text Guidelines in Digital Publishing

[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] From personal blogs to comprehensive digital publishing companies, alt text is an essential part of website accessibility. While digital publishing uses many of the same guidelines as traditional publishing, there are a few key areas to distinguish digital accessibility. Here are a few essential guidelines for alt text for […]

How To Make Your Website ADA Compliant

[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] You probably are already familiar with the Americans With Disabilities Act and have made your business establishment compliant with its terms. However, are you aware that you should also make your website user-friendly for people of all abilities? Accommodating all potential customers through common forms of website accessibility will […]

5 Essential Website Accessibility Tips for Financial Institutions

[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] Financial institutions are staples of daily life for all people. Therefore, you must ensure your company offers its products and services in a way that is available to customers of various ability types. This entails more than just installing wheelchair ramps outside your building. It also means providing website […]