Outlines policy guidance, case resolutions, publications, and the Office for Civil Right’s overall mission regarding the provision of a free appropriate public education to qualified students with disabilities. Read More
Electronic Book Reader Dear Colleague Letter: Questions and Answers about the Law, the Technology, and the Population Affected
Outlines the position of the DOJ and ED that it is impermissible under federal law for colleges and universities to use electronic book readers in classroom settings that are not accessible to students who are blind or have low vision. Also includes related information and offers technical assistance to colleges and universities. Read More
Requirements for Accessible Electronic and Information Technology (E&IT) DESIGN– Pg 2
Outlines extensive accessibility requirements for contractors in information technology. Read More
Requirements for Accessible Electronic and Information Technology (E&IT) DESIGN– Pg 1
Conveys the accessibility needs of the Department of Education to the developers and suppliers of Electronic and Information Technology (E&IT). Read More
At-Home Coronavirus Tests Are Inaccessible to Blind People
Explains how at-home covid tests are inaccessible to blind folks, but introduces workarounds that might help. Read More
Flying Blind: Apps Help Visually Impaired Navigate Airport
Introduces article on the struggles of navigating airports as a blind person and an app that seeks to resolve this. Read More
Blind voters are being disenfranchised, NC lawsuit says, and coronavirus doesn’t help
Introduces an article tying limited vote-by-mail to discrimination against blind and visually impaired voters. Read More
Email and eBlast Accessibility with Microsoft (MS) Outlook
Outlines accessibility requirements for certain actions in Microsoft Outlook. Includes tips with the specific goal of easing access for those with visual impairments. Read More
Eye exams, if you have diabetes
Explains that Medicare DOES cover eye exams for diabetic retinopathy once each year if recipient has diabetes. Read More