Presented at 11:15am in Cotton Creek I on Wednesday, November 20, 2019.
#29456Speaker(s)
- Jena Wallace, Content Marketing Specialist, 3Play Media
Session Details
- Length of Session: 1-hr
- Format: Lecture
- Expertise Level: Beginner
- Type of session: General Conference
Summary
With multiple accessibility laws in the US, as well as dozens of lawsuits and DOJ/OCR inquiries related to inaccessible IT, it can be extremely difficult to navigate the legal requirements for video accessibility at your organization. This session will create a venn diagram of video a11y laws to help you navigate your obligations.
Abstract
With multiple accessibility laws in the US, as well as dozens of lawsuits and DOJ/OCR inquiries related to inaccessible IT, it can be extremely difficult to navigate the legal requirements for video accessibility at your organization. In a research study with Oregon State University, 79% of institutions reported that they believe they are only partially meeting legal requirements for captioning.
Most organizations are left with a slew of questions: What about when the laws overlap? If you’re exempt from one accessibility law, does it mean you’re exempt from all laws? How do lawsuits impact requirements? And if you’re complying with one law’s requirements, is that enough to comply with all accessibility laws?
Not necessarily! In this session, we’ll visualize the overlap between federal accessibility laws, state laws, organization-specific laws, WCAG, and the growing number of lawsuits and inquiries into video accessibility in an effort to help organizations navigate their requirements.
Keypoints
- Overview of US accessibility laws and lawsuits
- Visualize the overlap between laws and how each organization type fits into the map
- Why video accessibility is important
Disability Areas
All Areas
Topic Areas
Administrative/Campus Policy, Legal, Uncategorized, Web/Media/App Access
Speaker Bio(s)
Jena Wallace
Daria Ferdine is a product marketing manager at 3Play Media, where she is dedicated to enhancing user experiences and leveraging innovative technology to advance accessibility. A proud graduate of Pace University, Daria combines strategic insight with creative vision to drive impactful initiatives within higher education. Her passion for fostering collaboration and building meaningful connections through market trends informs her work, as she continuously seeks new opportunities to promote inclusive practices and enrich the educational landscape.
Handout(s)
- AHG 2019_ Navigating the Accessibility Law Venn Diagram (pptx)
- AHG 2019_ Navigating the Accessibility Law Venn Diagram