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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California District Attorney Takes Aim At Fraudulent ADA Lawsuits

By Jack McElaney | April 20, 2022 | |

Accessibility in the News — 4/20/2022. 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 Will Mail In Ballot Accessibility Look Like For Midterm Elections?

By Jack McElaney | April 15, 2022 | |

Accessibility in the News — 4/15/2022. 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 York Proposes New Solution To Curb Drive By ADA Lawsuits While California Still Struggles To Find Answer

By Jack McElaney | April 8, 2022 | |

Accessibility in the News — 4/8/2022. 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[…]

CODA Brings Home Best Picture And A Big Win For The Deaf Community

By Jack McElaney | April 1, 2022 | |

Accessibility in the News — 4/1/2022. 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 Justice Department Issues New Web Accessibility Guidelines, But Are They Clear Enough?

By Jack McElaney | March 25, 2022 | |

Accessibility in the News — 3/25/2022. 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 Does City Accessibility Look Like In 2022?

By Jack McElaney | March 18, 2022 | |

Accessibility in the News — 3/18/2022. 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 ADA Litigation Continues To Skyrocket DOJ Refuses To Provide Regulations

By Jack McElaney | March 11, 2022 | |

Accessibility in the News — 3/11/2022. 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[…]

IAAP Issues Statement On Accessibility Overlays

By Jack McElaney | March 4, 2022 | |

Accessibility in the News — 3/4/2022. 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[…]

2021 Was Another Record Year For ADA Litigation

By Jack McElaney | February 25, 2022 | |

Accessibility in the News — 2/25/2022. 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 Midterm Elections Coming Up Later This Year DOJ Issues Guidance on Voting Accessibility

By Jack McElaney | February 18, 2022 | |

Accessibility in the News — 2/18/2022. 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[…]