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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.

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.


After First Month In Office Trump’s Actions on DEIA and Public Attacks Raise Alarms for Disability Rights Advocates

By Jack McElaney  |  February 21, 2025  |    |  

Accessibility in the News — 2/21/2025. 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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Trump’s Policies Reshape DEI, Disability Rights, and Federal Protections

By Jack McElaney  |  February 14, 2025  |    |  

Accessibility in the News — 2/14/2025. 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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Trump’s Attacks on DEI and Disability Rights Spark Outrage Amid Policy Cuts and Federal Purge

By Jack McElaney  |  February 7, 2025  |    |  

Accessibility in the News — 2/7/2025. 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 The Future Of Accessibility Look Like With Trump Administration?

By Jack McElaney  |  January 31, 2025  |    |  

Accessibility in the News — 1/31/2025. 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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Week One: Trump Administration Makes Big Changes To Accessibility And DEI Initiatives

By Jack McElaney  |  January 24, 2025  |    |  

Accessibility in the News — 1/24/2025. 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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Los Angeles Wildfires Showcase Need For Accessibility In Disaster Planning

By Jack McElaney  |  January 17, 2025  |    |  

Accessibility in the News — 1/17/2025. 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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FTC Sues Accessibility Overlay Company For False Claims That They Can Make Websites WCAG Compliant

By Jack McElaney  |  January 10, 2025  |    |  

Accessibility in the News — 1/10/2025. 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 Transportation Announces Protections For Disabled Air Travelers

By Jack McElaney  |  December 20, 2024  |    |  

Accessibility in the News — 12/20/2024. 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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As Need For Accessible Housing Continues To Grow, How Can We Keep Up With Demand?

By Jack McElaney  |  December 13, 2024  |    |  

Accessibility in the News — 12/13/2024. 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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Tis The Season For Travel: How Can You Make Sure Your Travel Plans Are Accessible This Holiday Season?

By Jack McElaney  |  December 6, 2024  |    |  

Accessibility in the News — 12/6/2024. 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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