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Congratulations to the USA, where, even in these challenging times, there's at least one thing to celebrate: the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. This legislation, affectionately known as the ADA, has resulted in the private sector being significantly more advanced in terms of accessibility than Germany or the European Union. Imagine where Germany would be if we had had such a law in 1990. The ADA also demonstrates that progress, once achieved, must always be defended.

Have you heard the following anecdote: The owner of an online shop is asked to make his website accessible so that, among other things, blind people can shop there. He replies that no blind people shop there. The joke is that, of course, blind people can't shop there because his shop isn't accessible. Until now, I thought this story was just a digital legend. But these kinds of people really do exist: For example, a pharmacist refused to make his shop wheelchair accessible. His argument: He had no customers in wheelchairs. Incidentally, he lost the court case. (German Pharmacists' Journal)Barrier-free access to the pharmacy dispensary must be the norm.

Die Unfallversicherung (DGUV) bietet in einem aktuellen Report einen Überblick über assistive Technologien am Arbeitsplatz. DGUV. Barrierefreie Eingabe- und Ausgabemittel in der Informationstechnik (PDF)

The blog mus.er.me.ku provides an overview of the current accessibility guideline 2102 and specific guidance on its implementation. mus.er.me.ku.Tips and tools for an accessible website

The German Federation of the Blind and Partially Sighted (DBSV) has published a checklist for blind and partially sighted people regarding online communication platforms. DBSV.Accessibility check for conference platforms

The other articles are in English. Accessibility must be a top priority for management; otherwise, it won't be taken seriously by the staff. This is an experience I've had often enough, and it's also described on entrepreneur.com.CEOs Must Be Mindful of Web Accessibility

The Paciello Group has published a series of articles on user experience and accessibility. Paciello Group.UX Series: Universal Design and Digital Accessibility

Something for the concept developers, designers, and developers among you: Smashing Magazine shows how and why accessibility can be implemented very early in the process. Smashing Magazine.Translating Design Wireframes Into Accessible HTML/CSS

Der Browser Google Chrome 85, also die nächste Haupt-Version, soll standardmäßig barrierefreie PDFs aus korrekt formatierten Webseiten erzeugen können. Falls das stimmt, wäre das die erste relevante Veränderung bei barrierefreien PDFs seit Jahren. CommonLook. Google is Releasing a Powerful Accessibility Feature for All Chrome Users

IBM launched its Equal Access Toolkit back in May. It's a set of guidelines and tools designed to make it easier to integrate accessibility into one's work. IBM.IBM launches Equal Access Toolkit to help developers build accessible websites and applications

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