Apple Shareholders Reject Effort to Dismantle DEI Initiatives, Approve $500 Billion U.S. Investment Plan

Apple has vowed to stick to its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives despite pressure from a Trump-associated group and an atmosphere that derides a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Google Drive Rolls Out Video Transcription for Enhanced Accessibility: How the Feature Works

Google has introduced a new feature for Google Drive that will allow users to access video transcripts, making it easier to navigate through content. The latest upgrade builds upon the automatic captions feature launched last year, enabling users to view and search transcripts within videos.

17 Red States are Suing to End Federal Disability Protections, Here’s How You Can Support Section 504

Disability rights could be under threat. People with disabilities are protected from discrimination and given equal access to education, healthcare, employment, and public services under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Persons with Disabilities or Long-Term Conditions and Barriers in Their Online Activities, 2024

Almost all Canadians with disabilities or long-term conditions use some form of information and communication technology (ICT), including smartphones, tablets, laptops and desktops, traditional television, or other devices, but barriers to accessibility persist. Notably, in 2024, almost half (45%) of people with disabilities or long-term conditions reported having faced barriers in their online activities because of their condition.

State and Local Governments: First Steps Toward Complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act Title II Web and Mobile Application Accessibility Rule

Public entities (or “state and local governments”) offer many services on their websites and mobile applications (or “apps”). But these services are not always accessible to people with disabilities. In April 2024, the Department of Justice (or “Department”) published a rule that sets technical requirements for state and local governments to follow to make sure that their websites and mobile apps are accessible to people with disabilities.

Virginia Proposes Changes to its Information Technology Access Act

Information Technology Access Act; digital accessibility. Numerous organizational changes have been made to the Information Technology Access Act. The bill defines “information and communications technology” as it relates to digital accessibility, defined in the bill, for all persons with disabilities. The bill permits the head of each covered entity, defined in the bill, to designate an employee to serve as such covered entity’s digital accessibility coordinator and provides that such digital accessibility coordinator is responsible for developing and implementing such covered entity’s digital accessibility policy.

New Mexico Expands Digital Accessibility

In January 2025, New Mexico proposed a new Accessibility Act that would require state agency websites and mobile apps to comply with WCAG 2.1 A/AA by April 1, 2026, mandate accessibility statements outlining compliance efforts, and establish a new office to educate agencies on digital accessibility while reporting biannually to the governor.

AI Tools Transform Accessibility for Deaf, Deafblind

From the invention of Braille to the development of hearing aids, society has strived to overcome challenges faced by the Deaf and Deafblind communities. Today, artificial intelligence stands at the forefront of this movement, creating new possibilities and solutions. In a world driven by technology, accessibility tools are constantly evolving.

Get Ready for the EU Accessibility Act

In this article, we discuss the accessibility requirements for technology-based products and services under the EU Accessibility Act (EAA), effective in Ireland from 28 June 2025. We outline the steps businesses must take to ensure compliance and highlight the enforcement risks in the event of non-compliance, including potential court orders, criminal prosecution, and corrective actions mandated by market surveillance authorities.

W3C Publishes Accessibility Requirements for Collaboration Tools

On January 21, 2025, the W3C published its group note on accessibility requirements for collaboration tools. The document covers accessibility user needs, requirements, and scenarios for collaborative content creation and development tools. The solutions identified in this document are intended to influence the evolution of future accessibility guidelines, technical specifications, or features of collaboration tools and assistive technologies.

Audio Description in Advertising

In this presentation, Eric and Liz discuss audio description (AD) advertising. They’re astonished that companies haven’t used this tool to reach consumers in the blind and low-vision community for the past decade. When the FCC mandated that companies start doing audio descriptions, everyone had no idea what audio descriptions were.