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Independent writing and reporting focused on topics related to disability and accessibility. Posts by @ashleemboyer.com. Biggest topics right now: #TexasVBecerra #Section504
Still on a break, but looking forward to returning soon!
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A previous version of the ADA.gov home page. It shows image of five disabled people of color with canes, prosthetic legs, and a wheelchair sit on a rooftop deck, laughing and sharing stories. Greenery and city high-rises are visible in the background.
The current version of the ADA.gov home page. It shows a zoomed-in image of the US flag blowing in the wind.
Have you heard? ⚠️
The ADA.gov home page replaced an image of disabled POC with the US flag.
"Anti-DEI" has always been about race.
Website's codebase was updated March 7th: github.com/usdoj-crt/be...
Image source is Disabled and Here:
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#A11y #Accessibility #ADA
Going to be a little quiet here for a week or two! Not totally silent, but @ashleemboyer.com has a couple of client projects to work on. Yay! 💜
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Indiana Governor speaks on "Indiana DOGE" and immigration.
Mike Braun says "hands [will be] full with just doing the worst first." Is it all for the sake of a few 5% cuts? At what cost?
Published: Feb 17, 2025
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#Indiana #MikeBraun
DREDF Releases Disability Community Briefing Recording:
DREDF hosted a webinar with 3,000 attendees February 12, 2025 to discuss Texas v. Becerra. The recording, transcript, & slides are now available.
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#TexasVBecerra #Section504
Hoping to get some posts up on this today.
1. A brief "explainer" with links where folks can read the federal register & code of federal regulations themselves.
2. Documenting where AGs say "that's not what it says" when it is what the suit's complaint says.
#TexasVBecerra #Section504
South Carolina AG Alan Wilson to withdraw from Texas v. Becerra.
The response comes after the South Carolina Attorney General's Office was 'flooded' with calls and emails against the complaint.
Published: Feb 13, 2025
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#TexasVBecerra #Section504
The Group of States Suing to Overturn Section 504
On the 51st anniversary of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 17 states sued the US government to overturn Section 504.
Published: Feb 12, 2025
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#TexasVBecerra #Section504
Is Disability:IN quietly renaming the Disability Equality Index (DEI)?
The organization appears to be in the process of renaming the tool they use to score hundreds of companies' on disability inclusion.
Published: Feb 5, 2025
Last updated: Feb 6, 2025
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We're entering a dark period in US accessibility.
The White House website doesn't comply with US legal accessibility requirements, paving a path for widespread disability discrimination.
Published: Jan 21, 2025
Last updated: Feb 6, 2025
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Made an account for my posts on the Semantic Fish Net website!
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Hello, world! 🥰
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