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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.

Past issues of Microassist's Accessibility in the News are archived and searchable on this website.

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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.


Department of Transportation Works To Continue Accessibility Improvements

By Jack McElaney  |  August 30, 2024  |    |  

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Accessibility in the News — 8/30/2024. 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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What Could The Results Of The November Election Mean For People With Disabilities?

By Jack McElaney  |  August 23, 2024  |    |  

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Accessibility in the News — 8/23/2024. 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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Department of Justice Finalizes Rule to Enhance Accessibility of Medical Diagnostic Equipment Under ADA Title II

By Jack McElaney  |  August 16, 2024  |    |  

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Accessibility in the News — 8/16/2024. The Department of Justice has issued a final rule that revises the regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This new rule sets specific technical standards and scoping requirements aimed at ensuring that Medical Diagnostic Equipment (MDE) provided by state and local governments is accessible to individuals with disabilities. The rule is part of the broader effort to make public[…]

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What Are Cities Doing To Make Their Public Spaces Accessible?

By Jack McElaney  |  August 9, 2024  |    |  

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Accessibility in the News — 8/9/2024. 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 Less Than 100 Days Until Election Day Where Do Candidates Stand On Accessibility?

By Jack McElaney  |  August 2, 2024  |    |  

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Accessibility in the News — 8/2/2024. 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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What Does Accessibility Look Like On The 24th Anniversary Of The Americans With Disabilities Act?

By Jack McElaney  |  July 26, 2024  |    |  

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Accessibility in the News — 7/26/2024. 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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Justice Department’s Landmark Rule to Enhance Web and Mobile Accessibility for Public Services

By Jack McElaney  |  July 19, 2024  |    |  

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Accessibility in the News — 7/19/2024. 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 Overlay Company Accessibe Hit With Class Action Lawsuit

By Jack McElaney  |  July 12, 2024  |    |  

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Accessibility in the News — 7/12/2024. 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 Accessibility Blogs,[…]

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34 Years Of The Americans With Disability Act, Yet Accessibility Lawsuits Remain At An All Time High

By Jack McElaney  |  July 5, 2024  |    |  

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Accessibility in the News — 7/5/2024. 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 Accessibility Blogs,[…]

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What Does New Title II Rules Mean For Schools?

By Jack McElaney  |  June 28, 2024  |    |  

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Accessibility in the News — 6/28/2024. 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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