Accessibility laws in the US aim to ensure equal access and non-discrimination for individuals with disabilities across various domains, including education, employment, public accommodations, and information and communication technologies (ICT). Here's a course description covering the key accessibility laws:

Accessibility Laws in the US
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the major federal laws governing accessibility and disability rights in the United States. It covers the following key legislation:

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Prohibits discrimination based on disability in programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance
Requires reasonable accommodations and equal access for individuals with disabilities

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990
Title II applies to public entities like state/local governments and public universities
Title III covers private entities and places of public accommodation like private universities
Prohibits discrimination and mandates equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations

Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (amended in 1998)
Establishes accessibility requirements for information and communication technologies (ICT) used by federal agencies
Requires federal ICT to be accessible to individuals with disabilities, including employees and members of the public

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
Developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), WCAG provides technical standards for making web content accessible. Gianna

Covers principles like perceivability, operability, understandability, and robustness for users with disabilities
The course explores the scope, requirements, and implications of these laws for educational institutions, employers, government agencies, and private organizations. It also covers assistive technologies, universal design principles, and best practices for ensuring accessibility and compliance