The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed in 1990, establishing the right of reasonable accommodations for the disability community. However, internet access has not always been equitable for disabled people. And due to the pandemic, more and more aspects of people’s lives and healthcare transitioned online. Making doctor’s appointments, refilling prescriptions, and registering for COVID-19 vaccines and boosters now all largely exist virtually.
“People with disabilities deserve to have an equal opportunity to access the services, goods, and programs provided by government and businesses, including when offered or communicated through websites,” the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division assistant attorney general Kristen Clarke, JD, said in a press release....