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DOJ Issues Web Accessibility Guidance Under the ADA

The DOJ has published guidance on web accessibility and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to inform state and local governments and businesses open to the public on how to ensure their websites are accessible to people with disabilities; however, the DOJ does not have a regulation setting out detailed standards! The DOJ hints that the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and the Section 508 Standards, which the federal government uses for its own websites, should be used for website accessibility.

Website AccessibilityRichard AcreeMarch 22, 2022Website Accessibility, Department of Justice, ADA LawsuitComment

DOJ States Blood Plasma Donation Centers are Public Accommodations under ADA

The DOJ has submitted a statement of interest to a case regarding accessibility at blood plasma donation centers. If the DOJ opinion prevails, these centers will be required to comply with the ADA not only for sign language interpreters, but also for all other issues regarding ADA compliance.

Sign Language Interpreter, ADA LawsuitRichard AcreeJuly 16, 2021Blood Plasma Donation Center ADA, Mark Gomez, CSL Plasma, ADA Lawsut, Sign Language Interpreter Lawsuit, Department of Justice, Statement of InterestComment

Settlement Agreement for ADA Compliance with Killeen, TX

The Justice Department (DOJ) announced a settlement with the City of Killeen, Texas, (City) for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. This extensive process and the settlement agreement was preventable if the City had taken a pro-active approach to ADA compliance.

Killeen ADA LawsuitRichard AcreeJuly 2, 2021Killeen Texas, ADA Lawsuit, Department of Justice, Title IIComment