Lawsuit claims DraftKings site blocks blind users’ access. Complaint cites ADA and New York disability rights laws. Advocates argue accessible design is a civil rights duty. DraftKings is facing a new legal challenge that, for once, is unrelated to its allegedly aggressive promotional strategies. DraftKings is accused of violating the Americans with Disabilities Act by failing to make its website accessible to blind people. (Image: Shutterstock) A class action filed last week in a New York federal court alleges the company’s website blocks blind consumers from accessing its fantasy sports and gambling services, in violation of federal disability laws. Plaintiff Anthony Benson, a Bronx resident who is permanently blind, claims he attempted to enter DFS contests and bet on sports live on DraftKings’ platform this summer but found it to be incompatible with his screen-reading software. How the Blind Read Websites Blind internet users rely on screen-reading software, which converts websites into speech or braille. But these tools only work…Read MoreCategory: Legal, Sports Betting, ADA lawsuit, disability rights, DraftKings, screen readers, website accessibilitySource: Casino.org