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.

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With One Year Left To Prepare, Will Paris Be Accessible Enough To Host The Olympics?

By Jack McElaney | September 1, 2023 | |

Accessibility in the News — 9/1/2023. 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[…]

As Back To School Season Rolls Around, School Accessibility Is Top Of Mind

By Jack McElaney | August 25, 2023 | |

Accessibility in the News — 8/25/2023. 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[…]

New York State Comptroller Aims To Increase Accessibility In Parks and Historic Sites

By Jack McElaney | August 18, 2023 | |

Accessibility in the News — 8/18/2023. 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[…]

US Access Board Issues New Accessibility Guidelines for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way

By Jack McElaney | August 11, 2023 | |

Accessibility in the News- Knowledge is Power — 8/11/2023. The U.S. Access Board has issued comprehensive accessibility guidelines for pedestrian facilities in the public right-of-way, addressing the significant challenges faced by pedestrians with disabilities across the United States. These guidelines set forth essential requirements for federal, state, and local government agencies to make sidewalks, crosswalks, shared use paths, and more accessible to people with disabilities. The guidelines encompass a range[…]

On Anniversary of ADA, Justice Department Proposes Changes To Improve Digital Accessibility

By Jack McElaney | July 28, 2023 | |

Accessibility in the News — 7/28/2023. The Justice Department has proposed a new rule under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to improve accessibility for people with disabilities to web and mobile apps and clarify ADA obligations for public entities, particularly state and local governments, as more of their activities shift online. This rule is crucial, especially in light of the increased reliance on web and mobile apps for essential[…]

After 33 Years Of The Americans With Disabilities Act, Accessibility In Transportation Continues To Improve

By Jack McElaney | August 4, 2023 | |

Accessibility in the News- Knowledge is Power — 8/4/2023. 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[…]

States Receive Federal Backlash For Violating Americans With Disabilities Act

By Jack McElaney | July 21, 2023 | |

Accessibility in the News — Knowledge is Power – 7/21/2023. The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida ruled that the State of Florida violates the rights of children with complex medical needs by needlessly institutionalizing some in nursing facilities and placing others at risk of unnecessary institutionalization. The court found that these children are capable of living in the community, and their parents overwhelmingly want them to[…]

As The 33rd Anniversary Of The ADA Approaches Transportation Accessibility Still Lags Behind

By Jack McElaney | July 14, 2023 | |

Accessibility in the News — Knowledge is Power – 7/14/2023. 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[…]

Reddit Faces New Accessibility Issues Thanks To API Changes And Users Are Not Happy

By Jack McElaney | June 30, 2023 | |

Accessibility in the News — 6/30/2023. 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[…]

Texas Shoots Down Bill Expanding Vote-by-Mail Access for People with Disabilities

By Jack McElaney | June 23, 2023 | |

Accessibility in the News — Knowledge is Power 6/23/2023. Texas Governor Greg Abbott has vetoed a bipartisan bill, House Bill 3159, that aimed to expand vote-by-mail access for individuals with disabilities, particularly those who are blind or paralyzed and require assistance marking their ballots. Advocates argue that the veto is a setback for voters with disabilities who have long advocated for the ability to mark their mail-in ballots independently. The[…]