A very nice LinkedIn notification came across our desk today as the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP) shared our recent press release, ADA Title II Web Accessibility Rule Makes WCAG 2.1 AA Training Necessary for Compliance, Digital Growth, published on Yahoo Finance.
The IAAP’s LinkedIn post reads:
Accessibility in the News: New ADA Title II Web Accessibility Rule
The new ADA Title II web rule is set to significantly impact both public and private sectors, mandating state and local governments to meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards for digital accessibility. This regulatory update ensures that all web and mobile services are accessible to people with disabilities, creating a more inclusive digital environment.
Key points:
– Compliance Requirement: State and local governments must now adhere to WCAG 2.1 AA standards.
– Impact on Demand: Increased demand for accessibility services in both public and private sectors.
– Training Necessity: Organizations must train their teams on WCAG 2.1 AA to meet compliance and market demands.
Learn more about this crucial update: https://shorturl.at/SYsvs
Accessible.org Kris Rivenburgh HHS Government Services W3C #Accessibility #ADA #WCAG
In just four hours, the post has 23 likes and 6 reposts including reposts from Kris Rivenburgh and Accessible.org.
The IAAP is a global association of organizations and professionals that have joined together to define, promote, and improve the accessibility of services, products, and environments for people with disabilities.
The IAAP is known for many things, including its Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) and Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS) exams and certification.
The IAAP currently has 26,851 followers on LinkedIn.
ADA Title II Compliance
As the IAAP LinkedIn post highlights, WCAG 2.1 AA training is now essential for state and local governments as they work towards compliance with the new web accessibility rule. Training is so important because public entities need to understand the technical aspects of accessibility so they can reach and then maintain WCAG 2.1 AA conformance ahead of their respective compliance deadlines.
And not only will public entities need to develop an understanding and proficiency of WCAG 2.1 AA, but the private sector will need to rapidly educate themselves and adapt to ever increasing demands for accessible products and services as well as procurement requests for VPATs / ACRs.
The press release promotes our WCAG Course, which is designed to have everything both public and private entities need, from detailed lessons that completely explain every single WCAG 2.1 AA success criterion (requirement) to course supplements including quick references, cheatsheets, and Excel spreadsheet checklists.
Thanks
Thanks very much to the IAAP for sharing our press release.