This “Accessibility in the News, Legal Edition” page offers an ongoing collection of articles primarily related to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) news and analysis. Please bookmark this page to keep up to date on legal developments related to disabilities. Also, if you have a web page focused on disabilities, civil rights, or web development, we would appreciate a link back to this resource. Thank you! ADA News: Updates on[…]
READ MORE about Accessibility in the News, Legal Edition: Updates on ADA Title III News and MoreMicroassist'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.
Accessibility Lawsuits Abound! Organizations of All Shapes and Sizes Seek Answers
Accessibility in the News — 8/9/19. 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 on[…]
READ MORE about Accessibility Lawsuits Abound! Organizations of All Shapes and Sizes Seek AnswersThe ADA is 29 Yet Many Public Services Still Lack Accessibility
Accessibility in the News — 8/2/19. 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 on[…]
READ MORE about The ADA is 29 Yet Many Public Services Still Lack AccessibilityTop “Accessibility in the News” Stories So Far this Year (2019)
This week we review the stories that garnered significant news coverage during the first half of 2019. It’s a mix, of course: Canada and the EU passed important accessibility legislation. On the legal front it has been another big year, the newest targets include, wineries, art galleries, and restaurants. Several big-name lawsuits have finally come to an end with interesting results. Local governments in Florida have been bombarded with lawsuits.[…]
READ MORE about Top “Accessibility in the News” Stories So Far this Year (2019)Domino’s Asks Supreme Court to Clarify Rules on Web Accessibility
Accessibility in the News — 7/17/19. 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 on[…]
READ MORE about Domino’s Asks Supreme Court to Clarify Rules on Web AccessibilityPresidential Candidates Leave Disabilities Out of Debate; States Continue to Improve Accessibility and Inclusion
Accessibility in the News — 7/3/19. This week was a short one due to the 4th of July holiday, but it was still packed with accessibility news! The big news focused on last weeks democratic debates, wherein the presidential candidates did not even mention the word disabilities or disabled. In a country where more than 20 percent of the total population have a disability this is a concerning topic to[…]
READ MORE about Presidential Candidates Leave Disabilities Out of Debate; States Continue to Improve Accessibility and InclusionAXSChat Featuring Jack McElaney, Chatting on @A11yNews and Litigation Activity
The AXSChat Community hosts weekly video interviews and Twitter Chats covering topics relevant to how technology and innovation are shaping accessibility and inclusion efforts across our society. Recently I was honored to sit down with hosts Debra Ruh and Antonio Santos where we discussed how litigation in the United States has supported adoption of accessibility and inclusion requirements, and how the A11y Community can assure legislation is followed and people[…]
READ MORE about AXSChat Featuring Jack McElaney, Chatting on @A11yNews and Litigation ActivityRestaurants Among Latest To Be Hit Hard With ADA Lawsuits
Accessibility in the News — 6/28/19. 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 on[…]
READ MORE about Restaurants Among Latest To Be Hit Hard With ADA LawsuitsLegal Woes Continue for ADA Violators
Accessibility in the News — 6/21/19. 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 on[…]
READ MORE about Legal Woes Continue for ADA ViolatorsAccessibility and Inclusion is Good for Business
Accessibility in the News — 6/7/19. 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 on[…]
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