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FTC Order Requires Online Marketer to Pay $1 Million for Deceptive Claims that its AI Product Could Make Websites Compliant with Accessibility Guidelines
The Federal Trade Commission will require software provider accessiBe to pay $1 million to settle allegations that it misrepresented the ability of its AI-powered web accessibility tool to make any website compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) for people with disabilities. The company also failed to disclose material connections to online reviewers.
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From June 28, 2025, only products and services meeting the European Accessibility Act (EAA)standards can be supplied in the EU market. The EAA mandates that businesses, manufacturers, service providers and publishers ensure their offerings are accessible. This isn’t just about compliance. It’s about creating inclusive experiences and unlocking new markets. If your goal is to thrive in the European market, now’s the time to act. Start planning for theEuropean Accessibility Act now! Here's how you can get started.
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How Talent With Disabilities Are Pioneering In AI Adoption - And What We Can Learn?
New research highlights that 55% of workers with disabilities already use AI for problem-solving, outpacing their non-disabled peers (39%). Additionally, 57% are seeking AI training independently, underscoring both their motivation and the gaps in employer-provided opportunities. However, the stakes are high: nearly 29% of talent with disabilities report they would leave their roles if AI training isn't made available to them, compared to 18% of their non-disabled colleagues.
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Lego Increases Disability Inclusion In Its Product Line
Lego is introducing new characters outfitted with an internationally recognized lanyard designed to quietly indicate that a person has a hidden disability and might need some extra support. In addition, Lego Group said it plans to make the Sunflower lanyard available to its employees and to offer training for employees about the symbol and how to show support for those wearing it.
Accessibility Is Worth Investing In: Why Hollywood Must Prioritize Disability Inclusion?
People with disabilities represent 28.7% of the viewing and purchasing audience in the U.S. (more than 70 million people), or about 16% of the world’s population (1 billion people). In 2022, only 1.9% of speaking characters in the top 100 films had a disability, according to a recent study. When “CODA” — a film that starred multiple actors who are deaf or hard of hearing — won numerous awards, including best picture, in 2022, disabled creatives and advocates had reason to hope: Maybe Hollywood had learned that disability inclusion was, aside from being the “right thing to do,” also business savvy.
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