Category: Accessibility technology

Website Accessibility Lawsuits Surge in 2026, Small Businesses Hit Hard

In the first half of 2026, federal courts saw a sharp rise in disability‑accessibility lawsuits, with 5,006 cases filed – an increase of roughly 9 % over the same period in 2025 and the highest six‑month total since 2021.…

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New Accessibility Innovations Accelerate Inclusive Tech in 2026

Slack rolled out Simplified Layout Mode, a single‑column, larger‑target interface designed with eye‑tracking, head‑mouse, screen‑reader and neurodivergent user testing, adding persistent actions, independent zoom levels and a breadcrumb bar. Meta’s Ray‑Ban glasses received firmware 129, bringing Mono Audio…

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