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.

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. To receive the newsletter each Friday, please complete our Subscribe to Accessibility in the News form on this page.

From Public Transit To Parking, How Accessible is Transportation in 2021?

By Jack McElaney | June 11, 2021 | |

Accessibility in the News — 6/11/2021. 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[…]

With AODA Deadline Looming, Canadian Government Invests In Accessible Infrastructure

By Jack McElaney | June 4, 2021 | |

Accessibility in the News — 6/4/2021. 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[…]

With Summer Around The Corner, People With Disabilities Continue to Fight For Accessibility in the Outdoors

By Jack McElaney | May 28, 2021 | |

Accessibility in the News- May 28, 2021 Hello Everyone: As countries from around the world start to poke their heads out of the Covid-19 cloud that has engulfed the world over the last seventeen months, many people in the United States will be able to venture out this weekend to honor the fallen heroes from the many wars fought during our country’s history. The collective sacrifices of our deceased soldiers,[…]

Senator Duckworth Introduces Legislation to Make Public Transportation More Accessible

By Jack McElaney | May 21, 2021 | |

Accessibility in the News — 5/21/2021. 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 Overlays Continue to Receive Backlash From Accessibility Community

By Jack McElaney | May 14, 2021 | |

Accessibility in the News — 5/14/2021. 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[…]

ADA Accessibility Litigation Continues to Rage On

By Jack McElaney | May 7, 2021 | |

Accessibility in the News — 5/7/2021. 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[…]

Mainstream Representation for People With Disabilities Continues to Increase

By Jack McElaney | April 30, 2021 | | 4

Accessibility in the News — 4/30/2021. 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[…]

Frustration Mounts As Setbacks On Digital Accessibility Continue Within The Justice System

By Jack McElaney | April 23, 2021 | | 1

Accessibility in the News — 4/23/2021. 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[…]

ADA Lawsuits Abound: Will 2021 Be Another Record Year?

By Jack McElaney | April 16, 2021 | | 1

Accessibility in the News — 4/16/2021. 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[…]

11th Circuit Reverses Winn Dixie Decision, Rules Websites Are Not Covered By ADA

By Jack McElaney | April 9, 2021 | | 3

Accessibility in the News — 4/9/2021. 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[…]

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