Top “Accessibility in the News” Stories So Far this Year (2019)

This week we review the stories that garnered significant news coverage during the first half of 2019. It’s a mix, of course: Canada and the EU passed important accessibility legislation. On the legal front it has been another big year, the newest targets include, wineries, art galleries, and restaurants. Several big-name lawsuits have finally come to an end with interesting results. Local governments in Florida have been bombarded with lawsuits.

Each of these ten subjects solidly earned their place as one of the Top “Accessibility in the News” Stories this first half of 2019, setting quite the stage for the rest of the year:

Domino’s Lawsuit Sets Precedent: Websites and Apps Are Covered by ADA
Kroger Avoids Litigation Through Website Remediation
Bill C-81 Passes in Canada
The European Accessibility Act is Approved by European Parliament
Uber and Lyft Hit with Lawsuits Claiming Lack of Access
Accessibility in Gaming: Microsoft’s Adaptive Controller, Expanded in Game Accessibility Options Becoming the Norm
Florida Shows That Governmental Websites Aren’t Exempt from Accessibility Litigation
This Year in Accessibility Lawsuits: Hardest Hit Include Wineries, Art Galleries, and Restaurants
Accessibility in Politics: From Campaigns to Voting