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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Accessibility Overlay Company Accessibe Hit With Class Action Lawsuit

By Jack McElaney | July 12, 2024 | |

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,[…]

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

By Jack McElaney | July 5, 2024 | |

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,[…]

What Does New Title II Rules Mean For Schools?

By Jack McElaney | June 28, 2024 | |

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[…]

As Election Day Nears Department of Justice Cracks Down On Inaccessible Voting

By Jack McElaney | June 21, 2024 | |

Accessibility in the News — 6/21/2024. 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[…]

US DOT to Invest 343 Million to Modernize and Improve Accessibility in Rail Transit Systems Nationwide

By Jack McElaney | May 29, 2024 | |

Accessibility in the News — 5/29/2024. 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[…]

With Summer Right Around The Corner How Accessible Are Public Parks And Beaches?

By Jack McElaney | May 24, 2024 | |

Accessibility in the News — 5/24/2024. 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[…]

As Election Year Progresses What Does Voting Accessibility Look Like For November?

By Jack McElaney | May 17, 2024 | |

Accessibility in the News — 5/17/2024. 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[…]

Manhattan Judge Pressures City to Uphold Promise of Wheelchair Accessible Taxis

By Jack McElaney | May 10, 2024 | |

Accessibility in the News — 5/10/2024. 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[…]

With Affordable Housing Difficult To Find In 2024, Accessible Options Remain Even Harder To Come By

By Jack McElaney | May 3, 2024 | |

Accessibility in the News — 5/3/2024. 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[…]

Disney Makes Big Changes To Disability Access Policy, And Disabled Disney Fans Are Not Happy

By Jack McElaney | April 26, 2024 | |

Accessibility in the News — 4/26/2024. 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[…]