Student Portal Accessibility and ADA Title II: Are You Locking Out Blind Students?
A first-person look at student portal barriers for blind students—and practical Title II fixes. Test with AQA and remediate with Assistive.| blog.usablenet.com
There is a lot of confusion out there about whether alcoholism is a disability. Illegal use of drugs gets exempted from the ADA but alcoholism is a different story. True, you can evaluate a person engaged in excessive use of alcohol in terms of performance as if the alcohol use doesn’t exist, but that is... Continue Reading| Understanding the ADA
The Department of Justice’s final rule under ADA Title II sets WCAG 2.1 Level A/AA as the benchmark for accessible websites, mobile apps, and digital documents across state and local governments. The rule was published April 24, 2024, took effect June 24, 2024, and sets compliance dates of April 24, 2026 (≥50,000 population) and April 24, 2027 (<50,000 population and special districts). We break down key sections of the rule based on real questions and examples discussed in our recent w...| UsableNet Blog
If your scheduling form requires a mouse, sighted assistance, or workarounds, it is not accessible. For many prospective students, scheduling a campus visit is the first hands-on interaction with a college. It is a key moment that shapes whether they apply, enroll, or recommend your institution to others. This post zooms in on one moment from our ADA Title II Compliance Guide for Higher Education. I am Michael Taylor, a blind screen reader user, and I am sharing my experience with what happen...| UsableNet Blog
A first-person look at student portal barriers for blind students—and practical Title II fixes. Test with AQA and remediate with Assistive.| blog.usablenet.com
Is your college homepage accessible? Learn how to remove barriers for students with disabilities and meet ADA Title II requirements.| blog.usablenet.com
Key deadlines for ADA Title II compliance in 2026 and 2027, and critical steps to ensure digital accessibility for government entities and their vendors.| blog.usablenet.com
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 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
Learn why having an internal accessibility policy is crucial for compliance and inclusion. Discover key elements to include for digital accessibility.| blog.usablenet.com
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| Understanding the ADA
Learn how to overcome key accessibility barriers in government websites to ensure equal access for all residents, including those with disabilities.| blog.usablenet.com
Navigate ADA Title II compliance amid political uncertainty. Learn essential steps for state and local governments to ensure digital accessibility.| blog.usablenet.com
Learn why immediate action on digital accessibility can help avoid legal risks, enhance usability, and foster inclusivity.| blog.usablenet.com
The perfect guide to WCAG 2.1 AA for public entities working on compliance with the new web accessibility rule under Title II of the ADA. WCAG 2.1 AA explained.| Accessible.org
The new Title II web accessibility rule under the ADA includes every important exceptions that public entities must know before taking inventory. Below is an| Accessible.org
Discover the essential questions to ask when selecting a partner for ADA Title II compliance.| blog.usablenet.com
Learn the 10 essential steps for CIOs to achieve ADA Title II compliance, ensuring inclusive digital experiences.| blog.usablenet.com
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
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
