, a day aimed at getting everyone talking and learning about digital accessibility and inclusion. In reflection, it was an exciting year, with many conversations focused on two topics: 1) how AI will impact the current state of accessibility and 2) the growing business case for committing to digital accessibility. Here’s a look at what we learned over the last year and what I’m excited about in 2024.
A proposedhas caught the attention of many because it would expand liability to third-party developers and give consumers with disabilities and businesses the right to sue developers for creating sites that are inaccessible. It’s currently held in the Senate Appropriations Committee at the request of the bill’s author but is likely to return at some point this year.There are three key focus areas for companies looking to mature their digital accessibility efforts in 2024.