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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Florida Still a Hotbed for Accessibility Lawsuits

By Jack McElaney | August 16, 2019 | |

Accessibility in the News — 8/16/19. 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[…]

Accessibility Lawsuits Abound! Organizations of All Shapes and Sizes Seek Answers

By Jack McElaney | August 9, 2019 | |

Accessibility in the News — 8/9/19. 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[…]

The ADA is 29 Yet Many Public Services Still Lack Accessibility

By Jack McElaney | August 2, 2019 | |

Accessibility in the News — 8/2/19. 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[…]

Top “Accessibility in the News” Stories So Far this Year (2019)

By Jack McElaney | July 31, 2019 | |

This week we review the stories that garnered significant news coverage during the first half of 2019. It’s a mix, of course: Canada and the EU passed important accessibility legislation. On the legal front it has been another big year, the newest targets include, wineries, art galleries, and restaurants. Several big-name lawsuits have finally come to an end with interesting results. Local governments in Florida have been bombarded with lawsuits.[…]

Domino’s Asks Supreme Court to Clarify Rules on Web Accessibility

By Jack McElaney | July 17, 2019 | |

Accessibility in the News — 7/17/19. 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[…]

Presidential Candidates Leave Disabilities Out of Debate; States Continue to Improve Accessibility and Inclusion

By Jack McElaney | July 3, 2019 | |

Accessibility in the News — 7/3/19. This week was a short one due to the 4th of July holiday, but it was still packed with accessibility news! The big news focused on last weeks democratic debates, wherein the presidential candidates did not even mention the word disabilities or disabled. In a country where more than 20 percent of the total population have a disability this is a concerning topic to[…]

AXSChat Featuring Jack McElaney, Chatting on @A11yNews and Litigation Activity

By Jack McElaney | July 1, 2019 | |

The AXSChat Community hosts weekly video interviews and Twitter Chats covering topics relevant to how technology and innovation are shaping accessibility and inclusion efforts across our society. Recently I was honored to sit down with hosts Debra Ruh and Antonio Santos where we discussed how litigation in the United States has supported adoption of accessibility and inclusion requirements, and how the A11y Community can assure legislation is followed and people[…]

Restaurants Among Latest To Be Hit Hard With ADA Lawsuits

By Jack McElaney | June 28, 2019 | |

Accessibility in the News — 6/28/19. 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[…]

Legal Woes Continue for ADA Violators

By Jack McElaney | June 21, 2019 | |

Accessibility in the News — 6/21/19. 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[…]

Accessibility and Inclusion is Good for Business

By Jack McElaney | June 7, 2019 | |

Accessibility in the News — 6/7/19. 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[…]