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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.

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Biden Signs Executive Order With Hopes to Expand Voter Accessibility

By Jack McElaney  |  March 12, 2021  |    |  

Accessibility in the News — 3/12/2021. 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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Online Accessibility Legal News Recap (2020)

By Sean McElaney  |  March 8, 2021  |    |  

This post is adapted from the article, “Pandemic Response, Elections, Virtual Classrooms, And Remote Work Drive Online Accessibility Legal Activity. A Look Back at 2020.,” originally published in the February 2021 issue of Mealey’s Litigation Report: Cyber Tech & E-Commerce. Mealey’s is a subscription-based information provider and a division of LexisNexis. Copyright © 2021 by Sean McElaney. Any commentary or opinions do not reflect the opinions of Microassist or LexisNexis,[…]

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From Vaccine Website Inaccessibility To Vaccine Priority Lists, People With Disabilities Are Left Behind With Vaccine Rollout

By Jack McElaney  |  March 5, 2021  |    |  

Accessibility in the News — 3/5/2021. 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: Gaming Accessibility

By Jack McElaney  |  March 1, 2021  |    |  

Accessibility in the News: Gaming Accessibility The gaming industry has improved its accessibility focus in recent years by listening to gamers with disabilities. This effort has been prompted by organizations like, Able Gamers, a nonprofit dedicated to improving inclusion in the gaming industry. Microsoft made a significant breakthrough when they introduced their adaptive controller in 2018, allowing gamers of all different abilities to enjoy the games they love. Game developers have[…]

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Frustration Grows As Disability Community Fails To Receive Access To Vaccine

By Jack McElaney  |  February 26, 2021  |    |  

Accessibility in the News — 2/26/2021. 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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Voting Accessibility Increased For 2020 Election, Study Finds

By Jack McElaney  |  February 19, 2021  |    |  

Accessibility in the News — 2/19/2021. 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 Litigation Numbers Are Starting 2021 Off Strong

By Jack McElaney  |  February 12, 2021  |    |  

Accessibility in the News — 2/12/2021. 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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DOJ Announces Amtrak Settlement Fund For Disability Discrimination

By Jack McElaney  |  February 5, 2021  |    |  

Accessibility in the News — 2/5/2021. 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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White House Press Conferences Get Much Needed Accessibility Improvements

By Jack McElaney  |  January 29, 2021  |    |  

Accessibility in the News — 1/29/2021. 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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Starting With Inauguration Day, New Administration Makes Accessibility a Priority

By Jack McElaney  |  January 22, 2021  |    |  

Accessibility in the News — January 22, 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[…]

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