Accessibility overlays are tools that detect and dynamically repair HTML accessibility issues in non-mobile environments. And what accessibility manager or product owner WOULDN’T want a solution that does that? Write an annual check and presto change-o your site is accessible, which means you don’t get sued. …
In the US, public shows such as sporting events, live theater, and concerts must set aside a certain number of tickets for people with disabilities. This is commonly called “Wheelchair seating” or sometimes “ADA seating.”
Note: Personal opinion only, not the opinion of my employer.
Rite Aid settled a case last week with the Department of Justice, which required them to make their COVID portal and web pages accessible and commit to training and ongoing efforts to keep the data accessible. This was the first…
On November 1, 2021, the Department of Justice published a settlement agreement it entered into with the nationwide pharmacy chain Rite Aid specifically concerning the inability of people with disabilities to use both Rite Aid’s COVID vaccine service web pages and portal.
It’s been almost seven years since the DoJ…
On November 1, 2021, the Department of Justice published a settlement agreement it entered into with the nationwide pharmacy chain Rite Aid specifically concerning the inability of people with disabilities to use both Rite Aid’s COVID vaccine service web pages and portal.
It’s been almost seven years since the DoJ…
On November 1, 2021, the Department of Justice published a settlement agreement it entered into with the nationwide pharmacy chain Rite Aid specifically concerning the inability of people with disabilities to use both Rite Aid’s COVID vaccine service web pages and portal.
Here are my takeaways:
It doesn’t matter that…
Under US Section 508, any project using federal money has to be accessible to people with disabilities. This rule is codified in 29 USC § 794 (d) and applies to developing, procuring, maintaining, or using electronic and information technology, including software and websites. …
23 months ago, we had a group of teammates visiting from Austin and the Pacific Northwest. We wanted to do a group bonding event, only there were some spending restrictions in place and the event couldn’t involve food. …
Three d/Deaf applicants applied for jobs at Sprouts and were selected for interviews. The applicants requested American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters for their interviews. Sprouts managers not only failed to make any arrangements for ASL interpreters, but they also ghosted the applicants. …
Disclaimer: This is not legal advice and is my own opinion. It in no way should be considered the opinion of my employer.
A “reasonable accommodations request” is as simple as an individual communicating the following type of request to someone in authority at their workplace through ANY channel. …
