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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Accessible Technology Aiming to Overcome Digital Discrimination

By Jack McElaney | March 2, 2019 | |

Accessibility in the News — 3/1/19. 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[…]

From Airports to Subways, Accessibility is Key for Traveling with Disabilities

By Jack McElaney | February 22, 2019 | |

Accessibility in the News — 2/22/19. 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[…]

ADA Lawsuits Continue to Fight for Disability Rights

By Jack McElaney | February 15, 2019 | |

Accessibility in the News — 2/15/19. 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 in the News – February 8, 2019

By Jack McElaney | February 8, 2019 | |

Accessibility in the News — 2/8/19. 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 in the News – February 1, 2019

By Jack McElaney | February 1, 2019 | |

Accessibility in the News — 2/1/19. 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 in the News – January 25, 2019

By Jack McElaney | January 25, 2019 | |

Accessibility in the News — 1/25/19. 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[…]

Appeals Court Says Domino’s Website and Pizza-Ordering App Must Be Accessible

By Jack McElaney | January 18, 2019 | |

Accessibility in the News — January 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! Skip to National News (U.S.) | Skip to International News More Accessibility[…]

Accessibility in the News – January 11, 2019

By Jack McElaney | January 11, 2019 | |

Accessibility in the News — 1/11/19. 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 in the News – January 4, 2019

By Jack McElaney | January 6, 2019 | |

Accessibility in the News — 1/4/19. 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 Inclusivity Meet Mobility and Empathy

By Jack McElaney | December 21, 2018 | |

Accessibility in the News—12/21/18. For people with disabilities, getting around can be fraught with obstacles—from inaccessible transportations systems that fail to accommodate travelers wheelchairs, to people using parking spots illegally. Learn about empathy signs in parking lots, revamped facilities, and the concepts affecting the future of accessible transportation in this week’s Accessibility in the News. NOTE: To get news like this every week in your inbox, before it hits our[…]