Transitioning Your Office Online Must Work for Everyone
Great article by Mark Shapiro, President of the Bureau of Internet Accessibility, featured on business.com.
Mark discusses how some employees with disabilities have requested telework accommodations for years, immediate steps employers can take to improve accessibility, and how some companies will actually come out of this stronger.
"You can take this chance," he says, "as unwelcome as it may have been, to reboot in a more inclusive and accessible way."
Expect iOS 14 to Be Packed with New Accessibility Upgrades
At WWDC20, a ton of accessibility features were unveiled for the upcoming release of iOS 14.
Included are sign language recognition in Group FaceTime, Headphone Accommodations that will amplify soft sounds, enhanced magnification and Braille support, and a lot more.
The Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law on July 26, 1990.
The ADA was intended and has proven to be a monumental and pivotal moment for disability rights. Its legal framework requires equal access to information, services, and accommodations, helping digital accessibility get to where it is today.
Of course, the vast majority of websites still are not accessible and there is a lot more work to be done, but this anniversary serves as a good reminder that accessibility is a human right and the law is on its side.
