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Possible Changes to ADA Title II
DOJ issued the ADA Title II Web and Mobile Application Accessibility Rule (April 2024) with technical requirements; compliance deadlines are April 24, 2026, for cities -
Senate Bill 64 establishes the Special Education Act in New Mexico
Senate Bill 64 establishes the Special Education Act, codifies the Office of Special Education (OSE) within the Public Education Department, and takes effect July 1, -
North Dakota may remove content from websites to satify Title II Rule
North Dakota may remove content from websites to satisfy Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Larger governments must comply by April 2024, -
Proposal to add dyslexia as a 14th separate category under IDEA
Legislation in Congress proposes adding dyslexia as a 14th separate disability category under IDEA, which currently identifies it under the broader Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) -
Groundbreaking accessible development software from a developer who is blind.
Freya Shaw, a blind software developer and former University of Huddersfield student, has created Hodr Engine, an accessible development software for creating game and music‑development -
Mind mapping app for learners with dyslexia wins BETTA Award for SEND
ivvi Notes, an AI-powered mind mapping app for learners with dyslexia, won the BETT Award for SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) & Inclusion Resources