Choosing Accessible Fonts: Enhancing Readability and Inclusivity
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Choosing Accessible Fonts: Enhancing Readability and Inclusivity

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…

ADA Title II Web Accessibility Compliance for Public Entities

ADA Title II Web Accessibility Compliance for Public Entities

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…

New HHS Update: Section 504 Mandates Digital Accessibility

New HHS Update: Section 504 Mandates Digital Accessibility

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…

ADA Digital accessibility Law Suits in 2023

ADA Digital accessibility Law Suits in 2023: Trend and Our Takeaways

Years pass by with the increased stress on digital accessibility. Every year, we do ask ourselves, Have we reached there? One good way to find the  answer to that question is to take a look at the ADA digital accessibility law suits and find out if they have come down. Yet again, www.usablenet.com has published…

ADA vs. Section 508: What’s the Difference?

ADA vs. Section 508: What’s the Difference?

Although The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act both protect against discrimination on the basis of disability, they are distinct laws that are completely different in scope. Let’s examine both laws and then highlight the differences. ADA The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a civil rights law that…