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Microassist's Accessibility in the News

Jack McElaneyMicroassist'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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A collage of sections from a August 2018 "Accessibility in the News" email newsletter issue show a plethora of accessibility-related items under National and International News, Conferences, Blogs, Jobs, Training, Announcements, Forums, and more.


Taking a Look Back On Accessibility in 2020

By Jack McElaney  |  January 8, 2021  |    |  

Accessibility in the News — 1/8/2021. 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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Accessibility in the News: Voting Accessibility

By Jack McElaney  |  January 5, 2021  |    |  

Accessibility in the News: Voting Accessibility The most widely covered accessibility story of the year centered around voting. We saw dozens of weekly articles reporting on the November US elections. Setting politics aside as much as possible while talking about an election, for many voters with disabilities the 2020 election had high stakes. As COVID-19 cases continued to rise leading up to November 4th, questions of voter accessibility remained uncertain.[…]

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Accessibility in the News: 2020 Year End Review

By Jack McElaney  |  December 31, 2020  |    |  

Accessibility in the News — 12/31/2020. We made it, 2020 will be officially over at the stroke of midnight across all countries and time zones around the world! I want to thank all of the subscribers to Accessibility in the News for all of your help and continued support throughout 2020 and I wish you and your families a happy and healthy New Year. Special thanks to my son, Sean McElaney, for his[…]

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Justice Department Pushes for Inclusion for People With Disabilities

By Jack McElaney  |  December 18, 2020  |    |  

Accessibility in the News — 12/18/2020. 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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Senate Passes Bill Giving People With ALS Faster Access to Social Security Disability Insurance and Medicare

By Jack McElaney  |  December 11, 2020  |    |  

Accessibility in the News — 12/11/2020. 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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Transportation Accessibility: Amtrak Reaches Agreement With DOJ on Disability Discrimination

By Jack McElaney  |  December 4, 2020  |    |  

Accessibility in the News — 12/4/2020. 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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What Does the New Administration Changes Mean for Accessibility Regulations?

By Jack McElaney  |  November 20, 2020  |    |  

Accessibility in the News — 11/20/2020. 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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People With Disabilities Celebrate as America Embraces First President Open About Their Disability

By Jack McElaney  |  November 13, 2020  |    |  

Accessibility in the News — 11/13/2020. 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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People With Disabilities Made Their Voices Heard On Election Day

By Jack McElaney  |  November 6, 2020  |    |  

Accessibility in the News — 11/6/2020. 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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Voting Accessibility: Tips on How to Prepare for an Accessible Election Day

By Jack McElaney  |  October 30, 2020  |    |  

Accessibility in the News — 10/30/2020. With election turnout being the highest in years, more people will flocking to the polls this Tuesday with hopes of casting their ballot. Election accessibility has been of big concern in many states, from absentee ballots, to accessible polling places. Our featured selection of articles this week offer a variety of information and tips when heading to vote this week. NOTE: To get news[…]

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