Tuesday, October 23, 2018
5:30 PM to 8:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)
The Graduate Club
155 Elm St,
New Haven,
Connecticut,
United States
Presented by the Young Lawyers Section
About the Program
Web accessibility provides equal access and equal opportunity to people with diverse abilities. The Americans with Disabilities Act applies to websites as well as physical facilities. There has been a dramatic increase in lawsuits related to web accessibility. The industries primarily targeted in lawsuits include universities, retail businesses, financial institutions, medical facilities, gyms, and more. Unfortunately, there is no definitive standard for accessibility, but the World Wide Web Consortium's Web Content Accessibility Guidelines Version 2.0 with AA success criteria has become the presumptive standard. The program will include an overview of website accessibility, legal issues that can arise from an inaccessible website, and how to comply with guidelines to prevent future lawsuits under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
You Will Learn
- About website accessibility and disability laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 508 and state statutes
- Actions universities and businesses can take to prevent a potential ADA lawsuit based on website inaccessibility
Who Should Attend
Individuals interested in learning how the ADA relates to website accessibility, and attorneys who practice in education, government, employment, disability, and public utility and energy law.
Cost
(Includes electronic materials* and dinner)
Member $75
Non-member $150
Student Member $50
Speakers
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Sara Saucier
Connecticut Judicial Branch
Southington
Moderator |
Michael Harris
Yale University
New Haven |
Michael Vaughn
Yale University
New Haven |
CLE Credit
CT: 2.0 CLE Credits (General)
NY: 2.0 CLE Credits (AOP)
The Connecticut Bar Association/CT Bar Institute is an accredited provider of New York State CLE. This program qualifies for transitional and non-transitional credits. Financial hardship information available upon request.
*Electronic materials are included in the price of the seminar. Any materials for this seminar will be e-mailed to registrants prior to the seminar for download. No paper copies will be provided unless purchased separately. Please note that refunds will not be granted once course materials have been sent. Cancellations made less than 2 business days prior to event are non-refundable.
Contact
Member Services Center