Title: Research and find a different company in the news for not meeting accessibility standards
Time: 15-20 minutes
Purpose:
To explore real-world consequences of not meeting accessibility standards. By researching a company that made headlines for accessibility issues, you’ll better understand the risks and impact poor accessibility can have.
Activity:
- Find a company in the news for failing to meet accessibility standards.
- Look for information such as:
- What the company failed to do (e.g. no alt text, inaccessible forms, lack of captions)
- Who was affected (e.g. screen reader users, deaf users)
- What the consequences were (e.g. legal action, fines, public backlash, brand damage)
- Share a link to the article and write two or three sentences explaining what the company failed to do.