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October 25, 2017 10:41 ET | Source: Bureau of Internet Accessibility

ADA Lawsuits are preventable when accessibility is a focus

PROVIDENCE, RI--(Marketwired - October 25, 2017) - With over 20% of Americans living with a disability and the increasing number of aging baby boomers on the rise, website accessibility isn't just a...
October 05, 2017 15:53 ET | Source: Bureau of Internet Accessibility

Changing the thinking from YouTube, to EveryoneTube

PROVIDENCE, RI--(Marketwired - October 05, 2017) - Though a number of YouTube channels still do not accommodate the substantial percentage of users with disabilities, establishing your own YouTube...
September 26, 2017 12:34 ET | Source: Bureau of Internet Accessibility

EU Moves Toward Mandated Mobile App Accessibility

PROVIDENCE, RI--(Marketwired - September 26, 2017) - Building on the Web and Mobile Accessibility Directive of 2016, the European Commission is now working toward the establishment of a far-reaching...
September 21, 2017 13:54 ET | Source: Bureau of Internet Accessibility

Natural Disasters Encourage Web Accessibility Discussion

PROVIDENCE, RI--(Marketwired - September 21, 2017) - The recent natural disasters of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma have refocused the discussion on the need for universal web accessibility, particularly...
September 12, 2017 10:38 ET | Source: Bureau of Internet Accessibility

Accessibility is No Worry for Website Security

PROVIDENCE, RI--(Marketwired - September 12, 2017) - Companies needing to bring their websites into accessibility compliance commonly worry that making the necessary changes would reduce the security...
September 03, 2017 12:32 ET | Source: Bureau of Internet Accessibility

New Insights on Digital Inclusion

PROVIDENCE, RI--(Marketwired - September 03, 2017) - In addition to internet accessibility, researchers invested in the ever-expanding online community are increasingly concerned about digital...
September 01, 2017 10:40 ET | Source: Bureau of Internet Accessibility

New Rules Are Move Toward Internet Closed Captioning Requirements

PROVIDENCE, RI--(Marketwired - September 01, 2017) - Recent rules have taken closed captioning for internet content even closer to becoming a required feature across all venues and platforms. For...
August 22, 2017 14:41 ET | Source: Bureau of Internet Accessibility

Universal Usability Crucial in New Website Design

PROVIDENCE, RI--(Marketwired - August 22, 2017) - Building a new website for an organization means designing a virtual space that is available to individuals of all ability levels. Considering that...
August 01, 2017 10:16 ET | Source: Bureau of Internet Accessibility

Competition Forces Hotels to Comply with Digital Accessibility Standards

PROVIDENCE, RI--(Marketwired - August 01, 2017) - American hotels and other hospitality establishments are taking steps to ensure that all guests and clients are awarded a fully accessible experience...
June 29, 2017 09:50 ET | Source: Bureau of Internet Accessibility

Court Finds ADA Applies to Websites

PROVIDENCE, RI--(Marketwired - June 29, 2017) - In an unprecedented trial over website accessibility, a Florida judge has ruled that the multi-state grocery chain Winn-Dixie must update its website...