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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.

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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.


With Their 2025 Accessibility Goal Looming How Does Ontario Fare Compared To AODA Guidelines

By Jack McElaney  |  January 12, 2024  |    |  

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Accessibility in the News — 1/12/2024. The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) aims to make the province fully accessible by 2025, but challenges persist, particularly in Toronto, home to an estimated 900,000 people with disabilities. Hard of hearing individuals face difficulties navigating public transit due to insufficient aids, leaving them reliant on others. Although Metrolinx claims to have visual displays of route stops, users argue their effectiveness. Advocates[…]

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Theater Accessibility Called Into Question After Disabled Civil Rights Leader Is Kicked Out

By Jack McElaney  |  January 5, 2024  |    |  

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Accessibility in the News — 1/5/2024. 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 More Accessibility[…]

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The Biden-Harris Administration Takes Steps To Improve Accessibility With New Office Of Management And Budget Guidance

By Jack McElaney  |  December 22, 2023  |    |  

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Accessibility in the News — 12/22/2023. The Biden-Harris Administration has been actively working towards fostering inclusivity for the 61 million Americans living with disabilities. Recognizing the concerning statistic that almost half of the most popular Federal Government websites lack full accessibility, the Office of Management and Budget is releasing updated guidance. This guidance mandates federal agencies to prioritize accessibility in their digital experiences, requiring testing, involvement of people with disabilities[…]

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Hotels Fall Under Americans With Disabilities Act, Yet Why Are So Many Still Inaccessible?

By Jack McElaney  |  December 15, 2023  |    |  

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Accessibility in the News — 12/15/2023. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Washington is currently investigating six hotels in response to complaints alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Tessa M. Gorman. Additionally, three hotels in the region have entered into settlement agreements after being found non-compliant with the ADA. These settlements involve claims of inadequate accommodation for individuals[…]

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Supreme Court Dismisses Landmark Disability Case, Leaving Uncertain Future for ADA Enforcement

By Jack McElaney  |  December 8, 2023  |    |  

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Accessibility in the News — 12/8/2023. The Supreme Court recently dismissed the high-stakes disability case, Acheson Hotels LLC v. Laufer, which had significant implications for the rights of disabled individuals to sue places of public accommodation for lack of website accessibility information. Plaintiff Deborah Laufer, a self-appointed ADA “tester,” alleged that Acheson Hotels failed to provide sufficient information about its hotel’s accessibility features on its website, violating the Americans With[…]

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Department of Justice Fights To Improve Voting Accessibility

By Jack McElaney  |  November 10, 2023  |    |  

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Accessibility in the News — 11/10/2023. 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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Inaccessibility On Airplanes Continues To Outrage Passengers As Holiday Season Approaches

By Jack McElaney  |  December 1, 2023  |    |  

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Accessibility in the News — 12/1/2023. 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 The Holidays Around The Corner How Accessible Will Your Winter Travel Be?

By Jack McElaney  |  November 3, 2023  |    |  

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Accessibility in the News — 11/3/2023. 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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Spooky Season Is Upon Us, How Can You Make Halloween More Accessible?

By Jack McElaney  |  October 30, 2023  |    |  

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Accessibility in the News — 10/27/2023. 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 Wins Settlement Against Developer For Fair Housing And ADA Violations

By Jack McElaney  |  October 20, 2023  |    |  

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Accessibility in the News — 10/20/2023. The Department of Justice has successfully negotiated a $475,000 settlement with Maryland-based developer Humphrey-Stavrou Associates Inc. and related entities, addressing alleged violations of the Fair Housing Act (FHA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The claims center on the failure to provide necessary accessible features for individuals with disabilities, particularly those using wheelchairs, at six multifamily housing complexes in Maryland. As part of[…]

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