The Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act
The Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (CVAA) became law in 2010. The original Communications Act of 1934 was...
Authoring Tool Accessibility Guidelines
The Authoring Tool Accessibility Guidelines (ATAG) 2.0 provide detailed accessibility standards for creating web content authoring tools. These guidelines present...
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a law passed in 1974 that oversees who can access a...
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) was passed in the US, and helps to protect an...
The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule
The Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA) was put into effect in 2000 and applies to the owners or operators...
General Data Protection Regulation
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)is a European Union regulation that took effect in 2018 and helps to allow citizens...
The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) was enacted in Ontario, Canada. This Act was created to help...
EN 301 549 & Web Accessibility: What You Should Know
What is EN 301 549? EN 301 549 is the European Union (EU) standard that pertains to digital accessibility. This standard...
WCAG 2.2 Compliance: A Guide to Best Conformance
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) are the gold standard for inclusive design to make websites and digital content more...
How ADA Compliance Impacts Accessibility
According to the ADA, a person with a disability has a physical or mental condition that significantly hinders their daily...
Section 508 Compliance: Your Questions Answered
Section 508 compliance directly impacts federal organizations, programs, and contractors. This amendment to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the first...