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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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[…]

Accessible Voting: How Will Covid-19 Change Elections in November?

By Jack McElaney | May 29, 2020 | |

Accessibility in the News — 5/29/2020. 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 Establishments Begin to Reopen, Accessibility Must be Part of the New Normal

By Jack McElaney | May 22, 2020 | |

Accessibility in the News — 5/22/2020. 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[…]

Blind and Deaf Americans Get Creative to Help Their Communities in This Time of Need

By Jack McElaney | May 15, 2020 | |

Accessibility in the News — 5/15/2020. 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[…]