A quick OER update:

Today I finished one of the most daunting tasks so far: Summarising legislation relevant for games and game accessibility.

Our team is now looking for external feedback – specifically from lawyers and accessibility experts – to make sure I got everything right. If you'd like to help, feel free to reach out to me!

#GameAccessibility #OpenEducationalResources #EuropeanAccessibilityAct #CVAA

I'm considering writing up an article on how to effectively file complaints and report #accessibility issues. Anyone here consider themselves expert in these areas? If so, I'd love to collaborate on something. #ADA #CVAA #EAA #Section504 #Section 508 #IDEA
The 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act #CVAA marked a milestone in 2010, aiming to bridge the digital divide. Yet, the swift pace of technological evolution has left significant gaps in its coverage, affecting those with visual and auditory disabilities.
By visiting the National Disability Rights Network’s campaign page, you can urge your Congress member to incorporate solutions like #ScribeForMeetings into accessibility standards!
https://ndrn.salsalabs.org/cvta/index.html?utm_source=accessinformationnews&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=03182024&utm_term=editorial
Pass the 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act

The Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility (CVTA) Act (S. 2494 and H.R. 4858) reaffirms our nation’s commitment to accessible communication and video technologies for all individuals.

National Disability Rights Network

Learn more about the 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (CVAA), what makes an accessible video, and how your company can meet the associated requirements.

https://buff.ly/3UQUvXq

#CVAA #Accessibility #A11y #Video

CVAA: What You Need to Know About Video Accessibility - TPGi

Learn more about the CVAA, what makes an accessible video, and how your company can meet the associated requirements.

TPGi
Accessibility Legislation & Regulation Roundup – A LOT Happened in Just July (in the US, Canada, UK) https://www.deque.com/blog/accessibility-legislation-regulation-roundup-july-2023/ #a11y #law #ada #cvaa #eeoc
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New today! Legislation introduced in U.S. Congress to update + amend #CVAA. Focus on accessibility of video, communication, and emerging tech. Supported by #disability orgs, introduced by @SenMarkey @RepAnnaEshoo Press release w/link to proposed law: https://bit.ly/CVAAUpdate #a11y
Senator Markey, Rep. Eshoo Introduce Legislation to Ensure Accessibility of Video, Communication, and Emerging Technologies for Individuals with Disabilities | U.S. Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts

Bill Text (PDF) Washington (November 17, 2022) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the...

Oh lordy, I just read reactions to an article about the law in the US that mandates communication features in games have accessibility features for people with disabilities, and I swear my IQ dropped 20 points.

It's shit like this, and the accompanying contempt for people not identical to them, that truly confirms that gamers are, indeed, trash.

#gameing #cvaa #nerdrage

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