Seyfarth Synopsis: DOJ issues useful new Guide to help small governmental entities understand the new web and mobile app accessibility requirements under Title II of the ADA....more
5/24/2024
/ Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Mobile Apps ,
Rulemaking Process ,
Small Entity Compliance Guide ,
State and Local Government ,
Title II ,
Title III ,
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) ,
Website Accessibility ,
Websites
Seyfarth Synopsis: The W3C recently adopted Version 2.2 of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) which adds nine new success criteria for digital accessibility....more
12/13/2023
/ Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Disability Discrimination ,
New Regulations ,
Regulatory Standards ,
State and Local Government ,
Title III ,
W3C ,
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) ,
Website Accessibility ,
Website Owner Liability ,
Websites
Seyfarth Synopsis: Department of Justice (DOJ) issues proposed website accessibility regulations applicable to state and local governments under Title II of the ADA....more
8/7/2023
/ Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Disability Discrimination ,
Information Technology ,
NPRM ,
Public Accommodation ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Regulatory Standards ,
Title II ,
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) ,
Website Accessibility ,
Website Owner Liability ,
Websites
Seyfarth Synopsis: New York federal courts have generally been friendly to plaintiffs in website accessibility lawsuits, but a few recent decisions are demanding more of plaintiffs to establish standing....more
A recent “Dear Colleague” letter issued jointly by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Office of Civil Rights of the Department of Education (OCR) places colleges and universities on notice of recent enforcement...more
6/5/2023
/ Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ,
Civil Rights Act ,
Colleges ,
Dear Colleague Letter ,
Department of Education ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Disability Discrimination ,
Educational Institutions ,
NPRM ,
OCR ,
Online Platforms ,
Rehabilitation Act ,
Section 504 ,
Title III ,
Universities ,
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) ,
Website Accessibility ,
Websites