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
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[…]
READ MORE about Accessibility in the News: 2020 Year End ReviewJustice Department Pushes for Inclusion for People With Disabilities
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[…]
READ MORE about Justice Department Pushes for Inclusion for People With DisabilitiesSenate Passes Bill Giving People With ALS Faster Access to Social Security Disability Insurance and Medicare
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[…]
READ MORE about Senate Passes Bill Giving People With ALS Faster Access to Social Security Disability Insurance and MedicareTransportation Accessibility: Amtrak Reaches Agreement With DOJ on Disability Discrimination
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[…]
READ MORE about Transportation Accessibility: Amtrak Reaches Agreement With DOJ on Disability DiscriminationWhat Does the New Administration Changes Mean for Accessibility Regulations?
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[…]
READ MORE about What Does the New Administration Changes Mean for Accessibility Regulations?People With Disabilities Celebrate as America Embraces First President Open About Their Disability
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[…]
READ MORE about People With Disabilities Celebrate as America Embraces First President Open About Their DisabilityPeople With Disabilities Made Their Voices Heard On Election Day
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[…]
READ MORE about People With Disabilities Made Their Voices Heard On Election DayVoting Accessibility: Tips on How to Prepare for an Accessible Election Day
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[…]
READ MORE about Voting Accessibility: Tips on How to Prepare for an Accessible Election DayWith One Week Left Until Election Day, What Obstacles Will People With Disabilities Face at the Polls
Accessibility in the News — 10/23/2020. 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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