After publishing our ADA Compliance Checklists for Websites and Mobile Apps, some of our readers reached out with an important follow-up question: Is there an ADA checklist for physical spaces? The answer is yes — and it’s just as crucial as digital accessibility. Through our research and client experiences, we’ve seen how businesses like restaurants,…
Okay, quick question: Have you ever tried opening a peanut butter jar with one hand? Yeah, not fun. That’s kind of what using the internet felt like for people with disabilities in the early days. Frustrating. Exclusionary. And honestly, unnecessary. But don’t worry—this story isn’t all doom and dial-up tones. Digital accessibility has evolved over…
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law on July 26, 1990. Initially, the ADA primarily focused on physical spaces, ensuring accessibility in public buildings, transportation, and other infrastructure. However, as technology evolved, websites, mobile applications, and other digital assets began to be recognized as places of public accommodation, especially under ADA Title…
When I was revamping DigitalA11Y, we ensured the website was accessible in many ways. But there was one thing that stood out as missing: Accessible fonts. Through my research, I realized that not all fonts are designed with web accessibility in mind. Now, we all understand the importance of accessibility, so I looked into the…
On April 24, 2024, the Department of Justice (DOJ) introduced a rule under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), setting new standards for web and mobile app accessibility. In this guide, we’ll cover the essential information state and local governments need to know to meet the updated compliance requirements. As Assistant Attorney…
Introduction The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued a final rule updating Section 504 regulations to increase protections for individuals with disabilities. This guide summarizes the essential points of the new HHS web accessibility rule, focusing on digital accessibility requirements. This new rule provides for much needed updates to Section 504, for…
