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.

The ADA Has Made America Great, But Accessibility Can Still Be Better

By Jack McElaney | July 31, 2020 | |

Accessibility in the News — 7/31/2020. 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[…]

The ADA Turns 30: Taking Time to Celebrate the Life Changing Legislation

By Jack McElaney | July 24, 2020 | |

Accessibility in the News — 7/24/2020. 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[…]

AITN Six Month Summary: ADA 30th Anniversary Edition

By Jack McElaney | July 23, 2020 | |

Well it is that time of year again, time for the Accessibility in the News Mid-Year Review. 2020 has certainly been a wild ride in every aspect, including accessibility news. COVID-19 has dominated every news outlet for the past five months, so much so that I had to create a new section of the newsletter dedicated to Coronavirus related news. That being said, I would like to do things a[…]

As Covid Cases Continue to Climb Nationwide, How Are People With Disabilities Continuing to Cope?

By Jack McElaney | July 17, 2020 | |

Accessibility in the News — 7/17/2020. 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[…]

How Can We Make Voting Accessible for Voters With Disabilities?

By Jack McElaney | July 10, 2020 | |

Accessibility in the News — 7/10/20. 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[…]

The ADA Turns 30 This Month, How Has Accessibility Changed in the Past 30 Years?

By Jack McElaney | July 2, 2020 | |

Accessibility in the News — 7/02/2020. 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[…]

Latest in ADA Litigation News: Lyft Settles Accessibility Lawsuit

By Jack McElaney | June 26, 2020 | |

Accessibility in the News — 6/26/2020. 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[…]

New Twitter Feature Fails on Accessibility, When Will Tech Companies Put Accessibility First?

By Jack McElaney | June 19, 2020 | |

Accessibility in the News — 6/19/2020. 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[…]

As Covid Lockdown Increases Importance of Digital Accessibility, Is a Spike in ADA Litigation Inevitable?

By Jack McElaney | June 12, 2020 | |

Accessibility in the News — 6/12/2020. 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[…]

The World Has An Accessible Housing Shortage, What Needs To Be Done To Avoid A Crisis?

By Jack McElaney | June 5, 2020 | |

Accessibility in the News — 6/5/2020. 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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