This past week, the W3C finally published a new version of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines as its official recommendation. This new version, WCAG 2.2, has been a long time coming.
Government Procurement
WCAG 2.2 is Here: New Accessibility Guidelines
Federal Digital Accessibility: Fulfilling the Demands of Section 508
Digital accessibility is addressed in Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act to be exact. It requires all federal agencies and departments to make their electronic and information technology accessible to people with disabilities, including both employees and members of the public. This includes websites, PDFs, and digital kiosks. The requirements also apply to federal government digital procurement as well as some bodies that receive federal funding.
How Local Government Websites Can Be More Accessible for Users with Disabilities
Take a look at your town’s website. I was checking out my local township website to get some election related information last week. And it’s kind of awful. For everyone. But especially for users with disabilities.
Is a VPAT voluntary for your product?
If you are working in the digital space, you may have heard references to a VPAT and wondered whether you need one. The answer to that question depends on what kind of digital experience you are producing as well as who your intended customers are.
Everything You Need to Know About ADA Web Accessibility for 2022
The most important accessibility legal decisions and trends of the past year and what they mean for ADA compliance in 2022