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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Companies Take Notice as Domino’s Case Continues to Reverberate Through the Digital Accessibility Landscape

By Jack McElaney | October 18, 2019 | |

Accessibility in the News – October 18, 2019 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[…]

U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Domino’s Attempt to Avoid Accessibility Lawsuit

By Jack McElaney | October 11, 2019 | |

Accessibility in the News— October 11, 2019 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 in the News, Legal Edition: Updates on ADA Title III News and More

By Jack McElaney | March 28, 2023 | |

This “Accessibility in the News, Legal Edition” page offers an ongoing collection of articles primarily related to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) news and analysis. Please bookmark this page to keep up to date on legal developments related to disabilities. Also, if you have a web page focused on disabilities, civil rights, or web development, we would appreciate a link back to this resource. Thank you! ADA News: Updates on[…]

Accessibility in Tech: Why Are Many Companies Refusing To Adapt?

By Jack McElaney | October 4, 2019 | |

Accessibility in the News– October 4, 2019. 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! Skip to National News (U.S.) | Skip to International News More Accessibility Resources[…]

Theater Accessibility Improves as Artists Attempt to Reach Wider Audience

By Jack McElaney | September 27, 2019 | |

Accessibility in the News― September 27, 2019. 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[…]

Accessible Politics: What Can We Expect In 2020? ; Accessibility in Nature: Is it a Reasonable Expectation?

By Jack McElaney | September 20, 2019 | |

Accessibility in the News — 9/20/19. 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! Skip to National News (U.S.) | Skip to International News More Accessibility Resources on[…]

Transportation and Travel Industries Still Struggling to Adapt to Accessibility Needs

By Jack McElaney | September 13, 2019 | |

Accessibility in the News – September 13, 2019 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! Skip to National News (U.S.) | Skip to International News More Accessibility[…]

Second District Court of Appeals Declares Websites Are Places of Public Accommodation, and Must Abide by ADA

By Jack McElaney | September 6, 2019 | |

Accessibility in the News — 9/6/19. 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[…]

School is Back in Session, but are Schools as Accessible as They Should Be?

By Jack McElaney | August 30, 2019 | |

Accessibility in the News — August 30, 2019. 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[…]

Domino’s Receives Backlash for Fighting Accessibility Lawsuit

By Jack McElaney | August 23, 2019 | |

Accessibility in the News — 8/23/19. 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! Skip to National News (U.S.) | Skip to International News More Accessibility Resources on[…]