In a recent client alert, attorneys at The US Department of Justice noted a “flurry” of lawsuits alleging that popular websites violate the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Vedder Price (DOJ) is also using the ADA against websites and mobile apps. Disability rights advocates argue that websites should use so-called screen reader technology. Also, sites should be able to be fully navigated through a keyboard interface instead of only by a mouse, among other recommendations. Despite bringing these enforcement actions, the DOJ has postponed plans to issue guidance on website accessibility until 2018.
In a recent client alert, attorneys at Vedder Price noted a “flurry” of lawsuits alleging that popular websites violate the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The US Department of Justice (DOJ) is also using the ADA against websites and mobile apps. Disability rights advocates argue that websites should use so-called screen reader technology. Also, sites should be able to be fully navigated through a keyboard interface instead of only by a mouse, among other recommendations. Despite bringing these enforcement actions, the DOJ has postponed plans to issue guidance on website accessibility until 2018.