The next episode of the live version of the Demand Our Access podcast will be Saturday, October 21 at 2:00 PM EDT. In this episode, we will continue our look at basics under Title III of the ADA, primarily covering businesses.
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Basics Under Title III
Disclaimer The information presented in any of the Demand Our Access podcast episodes, on the Demand Our Access website, or otherwise shared in conjunction with or through association with the Demand Our Access project is expressly not individual legal advice. Applying the law depends on the circumstances and events that comprise every situation. Since legal…… Continue reading Basics Under Title III
Comment on Title II Web Accessibility Rule Addressing Equity
Here is another comment I posted on the Department of Justice’s proposed rule on Web Accessibility under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. This comment addresses the need for the Department of Justice to consider disability equity, not just eventual equality of opportunity. This rule, and all future rules and guidance documents authored…… Continue reading Comment on Title II Web Accessibility Rule Addressing Equity
Commenting on the Proposed Title II Web Accessibility Rule
Episode Information This episode is a demonstration of me commenting on the Department of Justice’s proposed rule on web accessibility under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you’re interested in commenting, please visit this page on Regulations.gov. Note, comments must be submitted by midnight EDT on October third. If you comment, I…… Continue reading Commenting on the Proposed Title II Web Accessibility Rule
Introducing Section 508
Section 508 Here are a few things in Section 508 that should be kept in mind.. Section 508 applies to information and communication technology (ICT) procured, maintained, developed, or used by federal agencies covered by Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Section 255 of the Telecommunications Act of 1934 as implemented by…… Continue reading Introducing Section 508
Introducing Section 508
Note on This Recording Thanks to technical difficulties, this episode was recorded from the live version of the podcast played on ACB Community. So, it could not be edited to the usual standards of the episodes presented here. Still, the information is accurate and useful. ! Section 508 Here are a few things in Section…… Continue reading Introducing Section 508
Our Next Episode is Commenting on the Proposed Title II Rule on Web Accessibility
The next live version of the Demand Our Access Podcast will take place on Saturday, September 16 at 2:00 PM EDT. In the episode, I will demonstrate how you can submit your own comment(s). I will also review the comments I submit. I would also love to hear about any comments you have submitted or…… Continue reading Our Next Episode is Commenting on the Proposed Title II Rule on Web Accessibility
Comment on the proposed Title II rule on Web Accessibility Addressing Visual Communications
Here is a comment I posted addressing the use of maps, data visualizations, and other largely visual methods of communication to the proposed rule on web accessibility under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Local governments are increasingly using maps, data visualizations, and other methods of communication that are inherently visual in nature…… Continue reading Comment on the proposed Title II rule on Web Accessibility Addressing Visual Communications
Comment on the Inequitability of WCAG
This is the text of a comment I submitted in response to the proposed rule on web accessibility Under Title II of the Americans With Disabilities Act. The process of developing the WCAG is not at all equitable or inclusive of members of the disability community. The WCAG is developed by the Web Accessibility Initiative…… Continue reading Comment on the Inequitability of WCAG
Proposed Title II Web Accessibility Rule
Proposed Rule Introduction to the Rule On July 25, 2023, the Department of Justice (DOJ) released a proposed rule that if adopted would clarify what state and local governments must do to have their web content be considered compliant with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (Title II). You can read the entire…… Continue reading Proposed Title II Web Accessibility Rule