Editors’ Summary: This post by the Digital Library Federation addresses misconceptions or inaccurate statements regarding ADA Title II, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disabilities in government programs. Ensuring accessibility is an important topic in Digital Humanities, but many people might not be familiar with the exact steps to implement more inclusive and accessible environments. This post addresses these concerns and potential questions regarding accessibilities in course design, administrative tasks, tool development, and various other activities that scholars, librarians, staff members, and students engage in. It is a helpful read for DH scholars especially, since a majority of our work focuses on sharing our research with the greater public.
Editors’ Choice: ADA Title II Urban Legends: Sorting Fact from Fiction About the 2024 Updates
