[NFBSF] ADA and Web Accessibility

[mike at michaelhingson.com]

Lisa,

This court decision indeed is unfortunate. Courts going all the way back to
the Target hearings in the early 2,000s have affirmed that while the ADA was
passed before the real existence of the internet, the act does not specify
physical locations. Even so, it is time for an update by congress to affirm
our rights across the board.


Best Regards,


Michael Hingson

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Subject: [NFBSF] ADA and Web Accessibility

 

Hello, 

 

I am sharing this article concerning the disheartening ruling by a Florida
court about a web accessibility ruling that is in contrast to the 2019
ruling. I wonder if our advocacy efforts would be better invested in
bringing national awareness and pressure to get a federal definition and
guidance about web access. Currently, the U.S. Supreme Court leans toward
the conservative side and more of our civil rights may be repressed. 

 

Lisa Irving