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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.

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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.


Disabled Communities Come Together to Fight For Voting Accessibility

By Jack McElaney  |  October 16, 2020  |    |  

Accessibility in the News — 10/16/2020. 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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Congress Introduces New Accessibility Bill, Will ADA Coverage of Websites Finally Be Addressed?

By Jack McElaney  |  October 9, 2020  |    |  

Accessibility in the News — 10/9/2020. 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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In Many States, Voters With Disabilities Face Discrimination at the Polls

By Jack McElaney  |  October 2, 2020  |    |  

Accessibility in the News — 10/2/2020. 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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With Almost a Month Left Until Election Day, How Accessible Will Voting Be?

By Jack McElaney  |  September 25, 2020  |    |  

Accessibility in the News — 9/25/2020. With election day fast approaching, knowing whether our election will be accessible to all remains a mystery. From election websites, to mail in voting, to physical polling locations, accessibility varies greatly by location. Many state and local jurisdictions have made great strides in improving their voting accessibility, where as others are still lacking. How will November 3rd shape up? We will just have to[…]

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Understanding Digital Accessibility in the Procurement Process

By Hiram Kuykendall  |  September 23, 2020  |    |  

This post adapted from the article, “Understanding Accessibility in the Procurement Process” originally published in the September 2020 issue of Mealey’s™ Litigation Report: Cyber Tech & E-Commerce. Mealey’s is a subscription-based information provider and a division of LexisNexis. Why Digital Accessibility Matters Public sector entities such as the federal government, state government, and higher education institutions are required by various laws to try and procure products that are usable by[…]

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Number of ADA Lawsuits Drop Off In First Half of 2020, What Can We Expect the Rest of the Year?

By Jack McElaney  |  September 11, 2020  |    |  

Accessibility in the News — 9/11/2020. 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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Global Pandemic or Not, Voting Accessibility Is Key to Our Democracy

By Jack McElaney  |  September 4, 2020  |    |  

Accessibility in the News — 9/4/2020. 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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Activists Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing Showcase the Importance of Making Protests Accessible to All

By Jack McElaney  |  August 28, 2020  |    |  

Accessibility in the News – 8/28/2020. 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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As Online Classes Start Back This Fall, Will Students With Disabilities Be Left Behind?

By Jack McElaney  |  August 21, 2020  |    |  

Accessibility in the News — 8/21/2020. 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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Mail-In Ballots Represent Only Accessible Option For Many Americans With Disabilities, Will Their Voices Be Heard?

By Jack McElaney  |  August 14, 2020  |    |  

Accessibility in the News — 8/14/2020. 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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