Disability Awareness Calendar

By Jack McElaney | January 1, 2025 | |

At Microassist, we are proud to reaffirm our commitment to supporting efforts to fully implement accessibility and inclusion, and ensuring the same principles of barrier-free access outlined in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) also extends to digital environments. Digital content that is accessible to people with visual, auditory, cognitive, and mobility impairments reduces barriers in both the government and commercial arenas – opening access to resources and opportunities for[…]

Raising Accessibility Awareness. Global Accessibility Awareness Day Turns Ten

By Dallas Richard | May 20, 2021 | |

May 20, 2021 is Global Accessibility Awareness Day (it’s actually the 10th anniversary since it launched off a single blog post). The pandemic has shown how technology can be both a barrier and a gateway for users with a hearing, visual, mobility or cognitive disability. This month offers an opportunity to take a look back at how our systems supporting work, education, healthcare and government adapted. From a practical perspective, making[…]

Americans with Disabilities Act 30th Anniversary : Disability Awareness 2020 Calendar

By Jack McElaney | March 31, 2020 | |

Looking for 2021 Disability Awareness events? Visit our Disability Awareness Calendar for 2021. ADA Turns 30 Spotlight On July 26th, 1990, George H.W. Bush signed one of the most important pieces of legislation in American history, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). 2020 marked the 30th anniversary of the signing of the ADA, and people across the country turned out to remember its intent and to celebrate its progress. However,[…]