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How the Paralympic Village has been transformed with accessibility in mind?
Just four days before the start of the Paralympic Games, the athletes village was buzzing with activity on Saturday as athletes from 168 delegations were settling into their temporary home, preparing for their upcoming competitions. The village had been built with inclusivity in mind from the start, but this final week was crucial for fine-tuning details to ensure that every aspect was perfectly suited to the para-athletes' needs.
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Section 508 Compliance: How to Avoid Common Pitfalls?
Section 508 standard of the Rehabilitation Act 1973 requires all information and communication technology developed, procured, maintained, or used by the federal government to be accessible to individuals with disabilities. The Section 508 accessibility standard applies to information and communication technology procured by the federal government. Read this blog and delve into an overview of Section 508 Compliance and highlight key pitfalls to avoid.
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ATMs and other digital self-serve devices fail to meet accessibility needs
Most self-service interactive devices — kiosks, ATMs and other digital interfaces — don't measure up to the accessibility needs of Canadians. In partnership with the CSA Group (Canadian Standards Association), University of Waterloo researchers interviewed people with lived experiences of disability and received an overwhelming consensus that most self-serve devices have little to no accessibility features or they have trouble finding them.
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‘Ultra-Accommodating’ Hotel Concept Goes Beyond ADA Accessible
A new hotel designed to provide accommodations for people of all ages and abilities is in the works and major chains including Hilton, Marriott and Hyatt are vying to have their name on the door. The property, which planners say will serve as a model for the hospitality industry, will feature wider hallways, larger guest rooms, easy access to elevators and other modifications that exceed the standards required under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Birmingham Airport updates Hidden Disabilities Sunflower service
Birmingham Airport in the UK has updated its Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program, which enables passengers to discreetly make others aware of their hidden disability. To ensure that customers that require the Sunflower Lanyard service can access it, a new ‘check-in’ facility will be introduced. This new system will ensure that passengers with hidden disabilities can be assisted by trained colleagues from the airport while traveling. Birmingham Airport adds that the service is there to ensure that the airport journey is as stress-free and calm as possible for those with hidden disabilities.
Achieve Digital Accessibility at Scale: Audit – Maintain – Comply
BarrierBreak is the Leader in Offshore Digital Accessibility Testing & Consulting. Your trusted adviser and reliable source for accessibility testing solutions. Get in touch with us to ensure your digital solutions conform to WCAG 2.1 & 2.2, Section 508 Testing, and to create a VPAT for your product.