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#DidYouKnow: The Americans with Disabilities Act has an official website - ADA.gov
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ADA.gov is the official website of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), operated by the U.S. Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division. It serves as a hub for information on the ADA, which is a law that protects individuals with disabilities from discrimination in many areas of public life, such as employment, transportation, public accommodations, and access to state and local…
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Effective Communication and the ADA
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) people with disabilities have the right to participate in all programs, services, and activities. Sometimes people with disabilities need an auxiliary aid to participate in a program or service. For communication to be effective, people with disabilities must be provided with information in a format that they can understand. This workshop will talk…
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FCC Proposes Action to Expedite the Transition to Next Generation 911
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The Federal Communications Commission proposed rules to advance the transition to Next Generation 911, help ensure that the nation’s 911 system functions effectively, and support the deployment of advanced 911 capabilities—including video, text, and data—that will help first responders save lives.
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FCC Requires Video Conferencing Accessibility & Proposes ASL Support
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The Federal Communications Commission voted to require video conferencing platforms, like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or Webex, to comply with the accessibility requirements under the Communications Act and agency rules that govern interoperable video conferencing services.
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ADA's Effective Communication Requirements in Healthcare Settings
In April 2023, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia sent a Dear Colleagues Letter reminding healthcare providers of the effective communication requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). To strengthen awareness and understanding of these requirements, the U.S. Attorney’s Office is inviting the public, including personnel at healthcare…
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U.S. Departments of Education and Justice Issue Dear Colleague Letter Regarding Digital Accessibility in Higher Education
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This article from Littler Mendelson P.C. breaks down the contents of the Dear Colleague letter from the US Departments of Education and Justice on digital accessibility in higher education.
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Recent news about a "Dear Colleague" letter on digital accessibility in higher education may have you wondering...
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In the last couple of months, we've seen a number of "Dear Colleague" letters regarding accessibility announced by various US administrative agencies, like the Department of Justice and the Department of Education, either individually or jointly. The most recent "Dear Colleague" letter ( attached below ) was issued jointly by the Justice Department and the Department of Education on May 19, 2023,…
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FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel Proposes Video Conferencing Services Accessibility Rules
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FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel announced she shared a proposal with her fellow Commissioners that would for the first time require video conferencing platforms to comply with accessibility requirements under the Communications Act.
