Microassist's Accessibility in the News

Microassist's Accessibility in the News is a widely read, free weekly newsletter curated by Jack McElaney. Newsletter sections include a compilation of accessibility articles and blogs, a list of accessibility conferences and training, accessibility job announcements, and a listing of accessibility resource pages.

Featured by Wall Street Journal, its sole purpose is to educate people interested or involved in accessibility related to the Americans with Disabilities Act Title I, II, or III, and Sections 504 and 508 of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act. It also covers numerous international topics from all over the world.

Past issues of Microassist's Accessibility in the News are archived and searchable on this website.

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On the Big Stage: Disabled Voices Claim the Spotlight

By Jack McElaney | August 22, 2025 | |

Accessibility in the News — 8/22/2025. NOTE: To get news like this every week in your inbox, before it hits our website, subscribe to our Accessibility in the News e-newsletter. There are no ads or graphics, and we never send spam. Just use the sign-up form on this page to subscribe and stay up to date! Feature Story Skip to National News (U.S.) | Skip to International News More Accessibility[…]

Shifting Safety Nets: Disability Benefits Face New Barriers

By Jack McElaney | August 15, 2025 | |

Accessibility in the News — 8/15/2025. NOTE: To get news like this every week in your inbox, before it hits our website, subscribe to our Accessibility in the News e-newsletter. There are no ads or graphics, and we never send spam. Just use the sign-up form on this page to subscribe and stay up to date! Feature Story Skip to National News (U.S.) | Skip to International News More Accessibility[…]

Accessibility in Transit Faces a Crossroads: Tech Upgrades, Legal Battles, and Service Cuts

By Jack McElaney | August 8, 2025 | |

Accessibility in the News — 8/8/2025. NOTE: To get news like this every week in your inbox, before it hits our website, subscribe to our Accessibility in the News e-newsletter. There are no ads or graphics, and we never send spam. Just use the sign-up form on this page to subscribe and stay up to date! Feature Story Skip to National News (U.S.) | Skip to International News More Accessibility[…]

Will Los Angeles Be Able To Hit Accessibility Goals In Time For 2028 Paralympics?

By Jack McElaney | August 1, 2025 | |

Accessibility in the News — 8/1/2025. NOTE: To get news like this every week in your inbox, before it hits our website, subscribe to our Accessibility in the News e-newsletter. There are no ads or graphics, and we never send spam. Just use the sign-up form on this page to subscribe and stay up to date! Feature Story Skip to National News (U.S.) | Skip to International News More Accessibility[…]

Accessibility in the News: 9th Anniversary Edition

By Jack McElaney | July 25, 2025 | |

Accessibility in the News — 7/25/2025. NOTE: To get news like this every week in your inbox, before it hits our website, subscribe to our Accessibility in the News e-newsletter. There are no ads or graphics, and we never send spam. Just use the sign-up form on this page to subscribe and stay up to date! Skip to National News (U.S.) | Skip to International News More Accessibility Resources[…]

DOE Sparks Outcry with Plan to Drop Longstanding Accessibility Rule for Federally Funded Buildings

By Jack McElaney | July 18, 2025 | |

Accessibility in the News — 7/18/2025. NOTE: To get news like this every week in your inbox, before it hits our website, subscribe to our Accessibility in the News e-newsletter. There are no ads or graphics, and we never send spam. Just use the sign-up form on this page to subscribe and stay up to date! Feature Story Skip to National News (U.S.) | Skip to International News More Accessibility[…]

What Do Cuts To Medicaid Mean For Disabled Community?

By Jack McElaney | July 4, 2025 | |

Accessibility in the News — 7/4/2025. NOTE: To get news like this every week in your inbox, before it hits our website, subscribe to our Accessibility in the News e-newsletter. There are no ads or graphics, and we never send spam. Just use the sign-up form on this page to subscribe and stay up to date! Feature Story Skip to National News (U.S.) | Skip to International News More Accessibility[…]

SCOTUS Limits ADA Protections for Retired Workers in Disability Case

By Jack McElaney | June 27, 2025 | |

Accessibility in the News — 6/27/2025. NOTE: To get news like this every week in your inbox, before it hits our website, subscribe to our Accessibility in the News e-newsletter. There are no ads or graphics, and we never send spam. Just use the sign-up form on this page to subscribe and stay up to date! Feature Story Skip to National News (U.S.) | Skip to International News More Accessibility[…]

Disability Rights Under Threat: White House, DOE, and ICE Face Scrutiny

By Jack McElaney | June 20, 2025 | |

Accessibility in the News — 6/20/2025. NOTE: To get news like this every week in your inbox, before it hits our website, subscribe to our Accessibility in the News e-newsletter. There are no ads or graphics, and we never send spam. Just use the sign-up form on this page to subscribe and stay up to date! Feature Story Skip to National News (U.S.) | Skip to International News More Accessibility[…]

Unanimous Supreme Court Ruling Levels the Playing Field for Students with Disabilities

By Jack McElaney | June 13, 2025 | |

Accessibility in the News — 6/13/2025. NOTE: To get news like this every week in your inbox, before it hits our website, subscribe to our Accessibility in the News e-newsletter. There are no ads or graphics, and we never send spam. Just use the sign-up form on this page to subscribe and stay up to date! Feature Story Skip to National News (U.S.) | Skip to International News More Accessibility[…]