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ACCESSIBILITY BUZZ – November 2022

a11y for good - Getting Non-Profits started on their accessibility journey​

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Disabled man joins European Space Agency's astronaut program

By BBC

The tight-as-a-drum labor market gives employers an incentive to maintain the remote-work benefit for disabled employees, which also helps companies diversify their workforces.


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a11y for good - Getting Non-Profits started on their accessibility journey​

Accessibility is a journey and we are here to support you!

As a part of our CSR initiatives, we're pleased to announce our volunteering programA11y for Good is live! We support NGOs in their journey towards making their website accessible to all including people with disabilities. 

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Accessibility takes center stage as countdown to Qatar 2022 continues.

ByFIFA

Qatar 2022 will feature a number of firsts for disabled fans, including the availability of audio descriptive commentary in Arabic at all matches. Every match venue was built to exacting accessibility standards, including accessible parking, seating, bathrooms and concession stands.


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Dems debut bill updating tech accessibility requirements for streaming, AI, and video conferencing

By Gizmodo

The Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act, or CVTA, would amend key portions of the current federal accessibility law by, among other measures, requiring the improvement and expansion of closed captioning and audio description standards for online streaming platforms.

DOJ rules coming on web accessibility for state, local governments; businesses should pay attention too

By Corporate Compliance Insights

The DOJ has announced its intent to begin the rulemaking process to enact website accessibility regulations applicable to state and local governments under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This effort is a long-term action.

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