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ADA website accessibility overview:
- Who: The United States Department of Justice proposed rules to make government websites accessible.
- Why: The rules are aimed at guiding government entities on being compliant with the regulations in the Americans with Disabilities Act.
- Where: The rules were announced in Washington, D.C.
The United States Department of Justice announced that it has proposed rules for the first time to guide government entities in making their websites compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The guidelines apply to websites, mobile applications and web-based services that government entities provide.
“As so many services have gone online in recent years, particularly in the wake of the pandemic, it is now more important than ever to ensure that there are clear standards for what state and local governments must do to make their online programs, services and activities accessible to people with disabilities,” Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta said. “This issue affects the ability of disabled people to access court websites, public library services, information about police services, public school materials, voter registration information, public hospital services, parking apps, public transit schedules, public benefits information and so much more.”
The DOJ is looking to address the issues that occur when government websites are not accessible and thus it prevents those with disabilities from receiving the same information and services that others receive. Government websites that are not accessible can block those with disabilities from important government services and programs that others can quickly and easily obtain online.
ADA website accessibility rules would be a first for Justice Department
The ADA website accessibility rules will be the first of their kind as technology use and government websites have advanced at a rapid pace in recent years.
“This marks the first time in the history of the Americans with Disabilities Act that the Justice Department has issued a proposed rule on website accessibility,” said Attorney General Merrick B. Garland. “This proposed rule seeks to ensure that Americans with disabilities have equal access to the websites and apps that connect them to essential services provided by state and local governments.”
A group of blind and visually impaired people have filed class action lawsuits against companies including Electronic Arts, Russell Stover, HSN, Etsy, Dark Horse and others over website accessibility.
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