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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.


Accessibility in the News – October 13, 2017

By Jack McElaney  |  October 13, 2017  |    |  

Accessibility in the News—10/13/17 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. It’s graphic, ads, and spam free. Just use the sign-up form on this page. Skip to National News (U.S.)  |  Skip to International News More Accessibility Resources on this Page Accessibility Blogs and Information | Accessibility Statement Pages Accessibility Announcements and Products  |  Accessibility[…]

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Implementing Accessible Design on Campus, Online, and in Homes; Blindness Awareness Month Kicks Off

By Jack McElaney  |  October 6, 2017  |    |  

Accessibility in the News—10/06/17 October is World and Blindness Awareness Month and Meet the Blind Month, and  encompasses several days designated to bring greater awareness to vision health, low vision, and blindness. These include World Sight Day on October 12 and National White Cane Safety Day on October 15. Primary and secondary schools and institutions of higher education are required to make accommodations for students taking their courses, including those with visual,[…]

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Accessible Technology: Computer Code, Wearables, and At-Home Developments Promote Independent Living

By Jack McElaney  |  September 29, 2017  |    |  

Accessibility in the News—09/29/17. 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. It’s straightforward and ad-free. Plus you also get listing of job opportunities, events, and training. Just use the signup form on this page. Skip to National News (U.S.)  |  Skip to International News More Accessibility Resources on this Page Accessibility Blogs and Information |[…]

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Accessibility in the News – September 22, 2017

By Jack McElaney  |  September 22, 2017  |    |  

Accessibility in the News—9/22/17. 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. It’s graphic, ads, and spam free. Just use the sign-up form on this page. Skip to National News (U.S.)  |  Skip to International News More Accessibility Resources on this Page Accessibility Blogs and Information | Accessibility Statement Pages Accessibility Announcements and Products  |  Accessibility[…]

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Accessible Fitness: Sports and Athletics Gaining Better Accessibility

By Jack McElaney  |  August 11, 2017  |    |  

Accessibility in the News—8/11/17.. Accessible Fitness: Sports and Athletics Gaining Better Accessibility Disability advocates are striving to bring accessible fitness to anyone and everyone interested in sports and athletics all around the world. 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. It’s graphic, ads, and spam free. Just use the sign-up form on this page. Skip[…]

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Accessibility in the News – September 1, 2017

By Jack McElaney  |  September 1, 2017  |    |  

Accessibility in the News—9/1/17 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. It’s graphic, ads, and spam free. Just use the sign-up form on this page. Skip to National News (U.S.)  |  Skip to International News More Accessibility Resources on this Page Accessibility Blogs and Information | Accessibility Statement Pages Accessibility Announcements and Products  |  Accessibility[…]

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Accessibility in the News- September 15, 2017

By Jack McElaney  |  September 15, 2017  |    |  

Accessibility in the News — 9/18/17. 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. It’s graphic, ads, and spam free. Just use the sign-up form on this page. Skip to National News (U.S.)  |  Skip to International News Accessibility Blogs and Information | Accessibility Statement Pages Accessibility Announcements and Products  |  Accessibility Q&A and Tips Microassist[…]

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Workforce Inclusion: Creating Jobs for Individuals with Disabilities

By Jack McElaney  |  September 8, 2017  |    |  

Accessibility in the News—9/8/17. 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. It’s graphic, ads, and spam free. Just use the sign-up form on this page. Skip to National News (U.S.)  |  Skip to International News More Accessibility Resources on this Page Accessibility Blogs and Information | Accessibility Statement Pages Accessibility Announcements and Products  |  Accessibility[…]

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Parents Striving Towards Universal Design For Children with Disabilities

By Jack McElaney  |  August 25, 2017  |    |  

Accessibility in the News— 08/25/17. Parents are striving towards universal design for their children with disabilities. Universal design focuses on making everything accessible to everyone… “Play day becomes all-inclusive in Olive Branch”… “Target Debuts Sensory-friendly Clothing For Kids”… “Father creates games for visually impaired after daughter loses sight”   AITN Quote of the Week  “We need to make every single thing accessible to every single person with a disability.” — Stevie Wonder National[…]

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Disability Awareness: How a Telecom Giant, Fashion, Festivals Highlight Needs and Celebrate Empowerment

By Jack McElaney  |  August 18, 2017  |    |  

Accessibility in the News—8/18/17.. Lawsuits can be very effective in bringing about a greater level of disability awareness to the public. GrubHub is certainly more aware of web accessibility requirements now, as is a dentist in Dallas, and anyone of the 275 businesses sued for building access issues. But there are other ways advocates and allies are sounding the call that people with disabilities are integral contributors to our world,[…]

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