The legal landscape with regard to the accessibility of websites and electronic and information technology remains a significant issue for educational institutions across the country. Private plaintiffs’ firms, advocacy groups, and the federal government continue to target websites and digital content covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and related laws. This session will review the legal landscape and status of potential regulations; what we can learn from recent regulatory actions, the activities of advocacy groups, and demand letters from private plaintiffs’ firms; and the new administration and possible impact on enforcement. We will also present best practices for building a robust IT accessibility program and the proactive steps institutions can take to improve IT accessibility before and regardless of any new federal mandates.Special thanks to the National Association of College and University Attorneys for their assistance in assembling this accessibility webinar.
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SOURCE: Educause
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