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Laws and RegulationsGovernment policies play a huge role in encouraging and enforcing digital accessibility. When government entities put laws and procedures in place, it gives businesses and other organizations a standa
Laws and RegulationsImplementing and maintaining accessibility takes time and resources. Even if you are committed to making your content more accessible, you might wonder if you need to meet accessibility guidelines for
Laws and RegulationsOn September 29, 2022, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Representative John Sarbanes (D-MD-03) introduced legislation building off of the Americans With Disabilities Act ( ADA ), specifica
Laws and RegulationsBorrowers with disabilities are protected from lending discrimination by the federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, enforced by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and its Office of Fair
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Laws and RegulationsThe Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal law that provides protections to qualified persons with disabilities, including those who are incarcerated. Incarcerated Americans with disabilit
Laws and RegulationsA lawsuit brought against the County of Fairfax in northern Virginia that addressed the county’s use of “Seclusion and Restraint” practices when disciplining students has been settled, according to a
Laws and RegulationsSenators Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) recently introduced a bill that would prevent discrimination against people with disabilities when it comes to organ transplants. The Charlotte Woo
Laws and RegulationsOn November 10, 2021, the Justice Department filed a lawsuit against the rideshare company Uber for charging wait time fees to passengers with disabilities. This practice is a violation of the America
Laws and RegulationsCanada has a history when it comes to disability advocacy that is broadly credited to organizing that occurred in the 1970s . However, unlike the landmark pieces of legislation in the United States —
Laws and RegulationsOne simple way clothing stores, mall outlets, gyms and fitness boutiques can build loyalty with the one in four American adults with a disability is to outfit the establishment with included accessibl
Laws and RegulationsWhen James Donald maneuvered his wheelchair into San Francisco’s Cafe Royale in 1984, he saw that there were very limited seating options for him and his companion. The bar area was on the entry level
Laws and RegulationsMedicaid is a program operated by each state individually and partially funded by the federal government to provide health coverage for certain people with low incomes, as well as those with disabilit
