Chief Information Accessibility Officer
Glenda Sims
Glenda Sims is the Chief Information Accessibility Officer at Deque, where she shares her expertise and passion for the open web with government organizations, educational institutions, and companies ranging in size from small business enterprise.
Glenda’s bio
Glenda is an adviser and co-founder of AIR-University (Accessibility Internet Rally) and AccessU. She serves as an accessibility consultant, judge, and trainer for Knowbility, an organization whose mission is to support the independence of people with disabilities by promoting the availability of barrier free IT. In 2010 Glenda co-authored the book InterACT with Web Standards: A holistic approach to Web Design.
Posts from Glenda
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NFB sues DOJ and HHS over deadline extensions: What it means for your ADA Title II and Section 504 compliance program
The deadline extensions issued by DOJ and HHS for Title II and Section 504 are being challenged in federal court by a plaintiff with strong standing and serious legal arguments. Regardless of the outcome, the underlying obligation—to make your digital experiences accessible to people with disabilities—has not changed and will not change.
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The deadline for Accessible Canada Act progress reports is almost here
For many federally regulated organizations in Canada, the next Accessible Canada Act (ACA) annual progress report is due June 1, 2026. Learn what’s due and what your best options are for meeting the requirements.
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HHS Section 504 deadline extended: What did and didn’t change, and what your organization needs to do
Section 504 digital accessibility compliance deadlines have been extended by a year. There is no rollback in requirements, no narrowing of scope, no modification to what must be made accessible.
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ADA Title II update: The key takeaway from the April 20 compliance date extension from the DOJ is to keep going!
It is vitally important to understand the extensions the DOJ has made to ADA Title II compliance deadlines. The key takeaway is that this change is about prioritizing full compliance.
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ADA Title II update: What we know, what we don’t, and what to do now
Ongoing federal review activity has prompted questions about ADA Title II timing and implementation. Get practical guidance on how to move forward.
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The Accessible Canada Act: Deadlines are closer than you think
With new regulatory and enforcement deadlines now in place for Canada’s ACA, it’s important to understand the challenges and requirements. Let's break down the specifics.
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