Discover the key distinctions between ADA and Section 508 in promoting accessibility and inclusivity. Learn how they impact digital rights and technology.| DigitalA11Y
On April 24, 2024, the Department of Justice (DOJ) introduced a rule under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), setting new standards for| DigitalA11Y
Before getting started on the blog entry of the week, a housekeeping matter in order. I will be out of the office August 30-September 12, so this will be| Understanding the ADA
By Christina Meddin and Shannon Cherney Seyfarth Synopsis: The Eleventh Circuit’s decision in Mullin v. U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs clarifies that| Employment Law Lookout
Arkansas’ prison administration agency will enter into a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice over violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act at its Malvern facility, Department of Corrections staff told members of the Board of Corrections on Tuesday.| Arkansas Times
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) mandates that every employer provide adequate sanitation facilities for their workforce. These guidelines apply to office environments, factories,... The post OSHA Restroom Requirements in the Workplace appeared first on The ANSI Blog.| The ANSI Blog
Seyfarth Synopsis: Disability advocates issue demands to retailers about their allegedly inaccessible websites shortly after the EAA takes effect. By:| ADA Title III
Today’s blog entry is on a case that we have blogged on before, Kluge v. Brownsburg Community School Corporation, decided by the Seventh Circuit on August 5, 2025, here. Our previous blog entry on the case can be found here. The Seventh Circuit had to revisit the matter in light of the Supreme Court opinion... Continue Reading| Understanding the ADA
Today’s blog entry came down to a close call between two cases that were decided last week. In the first case, Robin Shea, of Constangy Brooks, discussed a religious accommodation case, here, which also has significant implications for the disability rights universe. I highly commend her blog entry. I do plan to blog on that... Continue Reading| Understanding the ADA
The post Accessibility for Back to School appeared first on Equidox.| Equidox
John, a Lost Boys fan, always dreamed of visiting Santa Cruz. Thanks to Team Gleason, he and his wife Lisa finally went after missing it for their honeymoon. The post John’s Santa Cruz Adventure appeared first on Team Gleason.| Team Gleason
Team Gleason, your kindness and support have truly made a difference in my life. I’m so grateful for this gift and for the chance to keep living fully and creating special memories with the people I love most. The post Richard A. Testimonial appeared first on Team Gleason.| Team Gleason
Team Gleason encouraged us to believe that even with limitations, it was still possible to visit Utah’s National Parks. We began to dream again.| Team Gleason
An inclusive environment is essential for your customers and employees. When we discuss accessibility, we often think of ADA requirements for individuals with disabilities. In the workplace and public spaces, these rules also apply to your displays in meeting rooms and digital signage. Compliance for displays includes correct mounting heights, visibility, audio access, and user-friendly interfaces,... The post Beyond Compliance: Digital Signage and Display Accessibility for All appeared firs...| AVI-SPL Digital Enablement Services Provider
Today’s blog entry is a real short one. I actually have quite a pile of cases to blog on, but I ultimately decided to keep it short. In particular, I wanted to focus on a couple of different concepts that come up frequently. The first point arises in the case of Gray v. State Farm... Continue Reading| Understanding the ADA
The ADA turned 35 this weekend. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This week’s blog entry is a two-for-one. In the first case, we discuss a| Understanding the ADA
Discover why PDF accessibility vs. PDF compliance are both essential. Learn the key facts about standards and how to create compliant PDFs.| Equidox
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This week’s blog entry come to me courtesy of Clinical Law Prof. Emeritus Leonard Sandler of the University of Iowa Law School. It asks the question of whether a landlord can charge a pet deposit for an ESA (emotional support animal). Loper Bright also comes up as well. The case of the day is Henderson... Continue Reading| Understanding the ADA
This week’s blog entry discusses ABA Formal Opinion 517. That opinion talks about discrimination in the jury selection process under ABA model rule 8.4(g) which prohibits attorneys from discriminating on the basis of various protected characteristics. As readers of my blog know, this has been a long-standing interest of mine. For example, we discussed peremptory... Continue Reading| Understanding the ADA
I hope everybody had a great Fourth of July weekend. Today’s blog entry deals with a couple of different questions. First, in a situation where a person can no longer do the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations, is reassignment mandatory or is it subject to open competition? Second, what... Continue Reading| Understanding the ADA
By: Minh N. Vu and John W. Egan Seyfarth Synopsis: The Department of Energy recently issued a fast-track proposed rule that would eliminate accessibility| ADA Title III
The awe in my daughter's eyes, quiet moments with my husband, and the memories made on our Grand Canyon trip will stay with us forever. Thank you, Team Gleason! The post Allison’s Grand Adventure to the Grand Canyon appeared first on Team Gleason.| Team Gleason
Thanks to Team Gleason, Melanie got to see the Saints, her dad’s favorite football team. It was an unforgettable experience she will cherish forever.| Team Gleason
After publishing our ADA Compliance Checklists for Websites and Mobile Apps, some of our readers reached out with an important follow-up question: Is there an| DigitalA11Y
In a reflective and somewhat humorous attempt to address the pervasive criticism he encounters, Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano, has introduced the| Bitcoinist.com
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal civil rights law that protects people with disabilities from discrimination by the government, schools, and most employers. Learn about the ADA.| Understood
Before getting started on the blog entry of the week, I want to wish everyone a happy Fourth of July holiday. Be safe and have fun. Today’s blog entry is a published decision from the Fourth Circuit, Tarquinio v. Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab decided on June 25, 2025, which can be found... Continue Reading| Understanding the ADA
On June 20, 2025, the Supreme Court decided Stanley, which we discussed here. There is no need to go into the facts as we have already covered that previously. Accordingly, the blog entry is divided into the categories of: Justice Gorsuch’s majority opinion; Justice Gorsuch’s plurality opinion discussing how Title I might apply; Justice Thomas... Continue Reading| Understanding the ADA
As everyone knows, I normally don’t blog more than once a week but there are exceptions. I had a bit of time this morning and this is a very short blog| Understanding the ADA
By: Dena Moghtader and John Phillips Seyfarth Synopsis: In a recent decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit held that a factfinder could conclude that an employer’s six-month delay during the ADA interactive process could amount to a failure to accommodate—without the employee having to prove any other independent injury or harm.... Continue Reading| Employment Law Lookout
Seyfarth Synopsis: On June 5, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court changed course and dismissed the writ of certiorari that it previously had granted in Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings v. Davis, No. 24-304 (U.S. June 5, 2025). In doing so, the Supreme Court passed on the chance to decide the question that had been presented,... Continue Reading| Workplace Class Action Blog
I am so thankful to Team Gleason for the gift of this trip to Disneyland where I also could join in the fun!| Team Gleason
Before getting started on the blog entry of the week, housekeeping matters. Next week I will be traveling most of the week, so do not expect a blog entry| Understanding the ADA
AI Advancements Supporting Neurodiverse Populations - Impact of Human-in-the-Loop and AI Advancements to support Neurodiverse Populations| cielo24
Insiders reveal the passion and provenance behind the city’s most prestigious wine and sake programs.| Forbes Travel Guide Stories
By: John W. Egan and Minh N. Vu Seyfarth Synopsis: Two recent New York district court decisions underscore how serial website accessibility plaintiffs are encountering greater challenges to demonstrate their standing to pursue ADA claims in federal court. SDNY Judge Orders Jurisdictional Discovery In Fernandez v. Buffalo Jackson Trading Co., LLC, U.S. District Judge John... Continue Reading| ADA Title III
By: Kristina Launey and Minh Vu Seyfarth Synopsis: The FTC issued a Decision and Order prohibiting accessibility plug-in/Widget vendor AccessiBe from making misleading claims and to pay $1 million. As the number of website accessibility lawsuit filings have exceeded 2,200 per year since 2018, so too has the list of companies offering solutions for making... Continue Reading| ADA Title III
By Kristina M. Launey & Minh N. Vu Seyfarth Synopsis: Plaintiffs filed 2,452 website accessibility lawsuits in federal court in 2024 – a 13% decrease| ADA Title III
cielo24- searchable captions, indexes and transcripts, increase your video discovery, reach and accessibility for one low price. In the rapidly evolving landscape of modern education, artificial intelligence stands at a crossroads of immense promise and significant challenge. As AI tools become increasingly sophisticated and accessible, educational institutions worldwide face a critical imperative: thoughtfully integrating these technologies to enhance learning while ensuring security, privac...| cielo24
The European Accessibility Act (EAA): What US Businesses Need to Know - The European Accessibility Act (EAA) is a directive| cielo24
A first-person account of how Section 504 opened doors and what is truly at stake if it is overturned.| Tamman Inc
Yes, under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if a blind business owner comes to a government office to file her paper form, staff do need to read and write on official forms under her direction. That’s the verdict a federal jury in California delivered against Alameda County on Tuesday, April 3, 2024.| TRE LEGAL PRACTICE
Okay, quick question: Have you ever tried opening a peanut butter jar with one hand? Yeah, not fun. That’s kind of what using the internet felt like for people with disabilities in the early days. Frustrating. Exclusionary. And honestly, unnecessary. But don’t worry—this story isn’t all doom and dial-up tones. Digital accessibility has evolved over...| DigitalA11Y
Follow this easy ADA compliance checklist to make your website and app more accessible for all users.| DigitalA11Y
By: Minh N. Vu Seyfarth Synopsis: A recent case from the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida illustrates how businesses should handle scenarios where service animals present health risks to others with severe allergies. We all know that public accommodations must allow service animals accompanying individuals with disabilities onto their premises, but... Continue Reading| ADA Title III
By: Ashley S. Jenkins and Minh N. Vu Seyfarth synopsis: The Trump DOJ rescinded five COVID-19 related documents and six older guidance documents designed to educate businesses on the requirements of the ADA, claiming that the recission will reduce the burden on businesses to review them. On March 19, 2025, to comply with President Trump’s... Continue Reading| ADA Title III
Picture immediately above is a Track and field starting line (white lane numbers on orange track) Today’s blog entry has been getting a lot of| Understanding the ADA
By: Lotus Cannon and Kristina Launey Seyfarth Synopsis: Are web-only businesses subject to Title III? A Minnesota federal court joins the controversy and| ADA Title III
The unemployment rate for people with disabilities in the United States is at an unacceptable high rate. As the US Bureau of Labor Statistics stated in a February 2022 informational release: "Across all educational attainment groups, unemployment rates for persons with a disability were higher than| Law Office of Lainey Feingold
By Minh N. Vu, Kristina Launey, and Susan Ryan Seyfarth Synopsis: The two-year decline in ADA Title III filings stopped in 2024, with plaintiffs| ADA Title III
Learn the differences between the federal FMLA, the ADA, and short-term disability (STD).| OneDigital
Learn how existing employee benefits laws and regulations guide the decision-making process for offering benefits during a layoff, furlough or other leave of absence.| OneDigital
A new Executive Order redefines "sex" under federal law, excluding gender identity from legal protections. Learn what this means for employers, workplace policies, and compliance with existing anti-discrimination laws.| OneDigital
The deadline for state and local governments in the United States to meet the 2024 rule about web and mobile accessibility are coming up in 2026 and 2027, depending on the size of the government agency. I illustrated this article with an image of an hour glass to represent the idea that time is runn| Law Office of Lainey Feingold
Another class action lawsuit has been filed by a small business that purchased an overlay monthly subscription, yet still got hit with a lawsuit claiming its website was not accessible. This suit against UserWay by a small online florist, described below, is similar in scope to the class action laws| Law Office of Lainey Feingold
Enero de 2024: Aunque este artículo se publicó en agosto de 2023, los recursos son oportunos. Los incendios forestale siguen afectando a las comunidades y desplazando a familias con discapacidades. Hemos revisado y actualizado los enlaces de esta página para … Continue reading →| Collection Spotlight from the National Rehabilitation Information Center
Elections are coming up soon in the US and voting-age citizens with disabilities have the right to access polling places, ballots, and information about candidates and issues. We shared resources from the grantee community and elsewhere to help people with disabilities exercise their right to vote. Continue reading →| Collection Spotlight from the National Rehabilitation Information Center
Preguntas y Respuestas es un recurso mensual para la Comunidad de la Discapacidad de habla hispana que llena una necesidad de información. La pregunta de este mes es Recientemente me enteré de que julio es el Mes del Orgullo por … Continue reading →| Collection Spotlight from the National Rehabilitation Information Center
¡Esta semana se celebra el 34 aniversario de la firma de la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades y se están llevando a cabo eventos y conmemoraciones en todo el país! La Red nacional sobre la ADA, financiada por NIDILRR, está … Continue reading →| Collection Spotlight from the National Rehabilitation Information Center
How are you celebrating #DisabilityPrideMonth? We've got some resources to help you learn about, talk about, and advocate for inclusion of people with disabilities! Continue reading →| Collection Spotlight from the National Rehabilitation Information Center
The ADA aims to remove barriers and expand opportunities for people with disabilities, but not everyone may know they have rights or responsibilities under the law. We gathered some examples to help people learn whether they may be covered by the ADA. Continue reading →| Collection Spotlight from the National Rehabilitation Information Center
El 26 de julio de 1990, el presidente George H. W. Bush firmó la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA, por sus siglas en inglés). Cada año, volvemos a esa fecha para celebrar la ley (en inglés) que tiene como … Continue reading →| Collection Spotlight from the National Rehabilitation Information Center
It's National Volunteer Week and we're sharing research and resources from the NIDILRR community and elsewhere for an inclusive volunteering experience! Continue reading →| Collection Spotlight from the National Rehabilitation Information Center
Learn how tiny houses can make your business dreams come true! The post Business Ideas for Tiny Houses appeared first on B&B Tiny Houses.| B&B Tiny Houses
By Minh N. Vu Seyfarth Synopsis: 2024 saw some interesting developments and an uptick in lawsuit filings from 2023; expect less ADA Title III enforcement| ADA Title III
A comparison of how well Rust and Ada prevent the most common memory-related software errors.| ajxs.me
An in-depth look at the Ada programming language, its history, and what it has to offer developers today. As well as a fistful of my humble opinions.| ajxs.me
Learn why immediate action on digital accessibility can help avoid legal risks, enhance usability, and foster inclusivity.| blog.usablenet.com
Alongside many conversations surrounding accessibility legislation this year, the publishing industry should also be aware of the new ADA Title II ruling from the United […]| Inclusive Publishing
The price jumps for these older generation tokens are a sign that retail investors have returned to crypto, experts argued.| Unchained
By: Ashley Jenkins and Kristina Launey Seyfarth Synopsis: A federal court recently held that a football stadium must make reasonable modifications to its| ADA Title III
By: John W. Egan and Minh N. Vu Seyfarth Synopsis: A recent decision holding that web-only businesses cannot be sued over the accessibility of their| ADA Title III
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By Minh N. Vu and John W. Egan Seyfarth synopsis: Public accommodations planning to add EV charging stations to their properties should take note of| ADA Title III
ADA Title II Update Overview: Digital Accessibility and What You Need to Know - ADA ADA Title II Update Summary: On April 8, 2024, the U.S.| cielo24
By Minh Vu, Kristina Launey and Susan Ryan Seyfarth Synopsis: The decline in ADA Title III lawsuits that began in 2022 comes to a halt in 2024 and| ADA Title III
Years pass by with the increased stress on digital accessibility. Every year, we do ask ourselves, Have we reached there? One good way to find the| DigitalA11Y
Celebrate the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by creating community, empowering others, and advocacy with the Wisconsin Youth Leadership Forum (YLF).| Tamman Inc
BRATTLEBORO, VT. – Amtrak, in conjunction with the town of Brattleboro, state of Vermont, Federal Railroad Administration, New England Central Railroad and the Vermont Agency of Transportation, broke ground on June 24 for a new Brattleboro station and the state’s first-ever level boarding train platform. Customers will no longer require steps to get on or off a train for a more seamless and safer experience due to the new platform sitting four feet above the top of the rail. | Great American Stations
By Kristina M. Launey & Minh N. Vu Seyfarth Synopsis: Plaintiffs filed 2,794 website accessibility lawsuits in federal court in 2023 –| ADA Title III
The word “cripple” evokes many a negative connotation, but considering it is probably the least objectionable thing said during the course of an election in which a presidential candidate regularly insults minorities including the disabled, it’s time to use what we’ve got: shock value. The debate going on about the tag is irrelevant compared to […]| Crutches and Spice
Anyone who knows me well, has heard me speak extensively on the word “handi-capable.” I hate it. I often find its speaker to be desperate and cloying and quick to say such stupid things just because they are uncomfortable in the presence of someone with a disability. I take offense to hearing it because it […]| Crutches and Spice
I love New York. Not in a “sing my way down Broadway” sort of way, but in getting lost down the side street maze sort of way. I love the grit that the ever pressing force of gentrification seems to be pushing out; but more importantly, I feel absolutely anonymous when I am in the […]| Crutches and Spice
By Kristina Launey and John W. Egan Seyfarth Synopsis: DOJ issues useful new Guide to help small governmental entities understand the new web and mobile| ADA Title III
Director of Accessibility Ryan Pugh discusses the four pillars of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).| Equidox
Today’s blog entry talks about a case that is not an ADA case at all. However, I do expect the case to have a huge impact on a particular area of ADA| Understanding the ADA
The Colorado Court of Appeals addressed when you can ask if a service dog is a “service dog.” Under the ADA, businesses are only allowed to ask two questions.| LaszloLaw
By Ashley S. Jenkins and Kristina M. Launey Seyfarth Synopsis: A Puerto Rico federal court holding reminds us that an animal that performs work or tasks| ADA Title III
By Lotus Cannon and Minh Vu Seyfarth Synopsis: SDNY Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil dismisses with prejudice a website accessibility lawsuit with vague| ADA Title III
By Kristina Launey and Ashley Jenkins Seyfarth Synopsis: Ninth Circuit paves the way for nationwide class action concerning the accessibility of| ADA Title III
Ada is not the first language that comes to mind when you want to do functional programming. (You in the back, stop laughing!) Why, with excellent functional programming languages like Haskell or ML easily available, would I choose to do a functional programming project in Ada? (I CAN STILL HEAR YOU LAUGHING!) Partly because we use Ada in some courses at our institution, and I wanted a library that could help in teaching recursion to novices. But, honestly, mostly I just wanted to see if i...| Teaching, Playing, and Programming
By Kristina M. Launey, Minh N. Vu, and Susan Ryan Seyfarth Synopsis: In 2023, the number of ADA Title III lawsuits filed in federal court declined but| ADA Title III
In his post " Fundamental Alteration, Undue Burden, Deliberate Indifference, Facially Neutral Policies, and the Title II entity ," attorney William Goren discus| TRE LEGAL PRACTICE
To address this, TRE Legal Practice worked on behalf of two blind college students to reach a settlement agreement with West Valley College, using an alternativ| TRE LEGAL PRACTICE
The case of National Federation of the Blind v. Uber Technologies, Inc. , 14-cv-04086 NC (N.D. Cal.), challenges discrimination experienced by riders with servi| TRE LEGAL PRACTICE
In a crucial decision upholding equal access to the Internet, on November 5, 2019, a state court in Alameda County validated the legal bases underlying a fraud| TRE LEGAL PRACTICE
Life has changed beyond anything I could imagine in the last seven or eight months, and I am struggling to adapt.| Liam's write-only LJ
By Minh N. Vu & John W. Egan Seyfarth Synopsis: SCOTUS’s refusal to clarify standing requirements for “tester” plaintiffs in ADA Title III| ADA Title III
By Minh N. Vu and John W. Egan Seyfarth Synopsis: SCOTUS asked revealing questions in yesterday’s Acheson v. Laufer oral argument, but left| ADA Title III