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“Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.” ― Babe Ruth
Feature Stories
Burbank’s new trail accessibility program connects wheelchair users with hiking
April 14, 2026 | Source: NBC Los Angeles
Champion drums up accessibility for student
April 11, 2026 | Source: Tribune Chronicle
The city of Burbank launched a new trail accessibility program to help nature-lovers of all abilities enjoy dignified access to a popular hiking trail with the help of two mobility devices. As the San Fernando Valley’s first trail accessibility program, the initiative features the use of two Action Trackchair AXIS 40, a mobility device designed to navigate through outdoor terrains. Individuals who use wheelchairs will be able to make reservations for one of the two Trackchairs available at the Stough Canyon Fire Trail…
For Patrons With a Disability, Masquerade Is a Journey That Is Accessible For All
April 14, 2026 | Source: Playbill
When I first heard rumors rumbling around the theatre industry that an immersive Phantom of the Opera was coming to New York City and it was going to span a five-floor venue full of stairs—as a notorious Phantom of the Opera mega-Phan, you’d think my immediate reaction would be excitement. Instead, I was skeptical. How was I, as someone who has health conditions that keep me from standing for long periods of time, going to journey safely and comfortably through the Phantom’s lair? In my early 20s, I experienced an onslaught of autoimmune issues all at once…
Here’s how the Long Beach Grand Prix has sought to be accessible for people with disabilities
April 16, 2026 | Source: Whittier Daily News
The Grand Prix of Long Beach prides itself on welcoming diverse crowds to the race circuit. Getting around the concourse, however, typically requires walking — a lot of walking. And, depending on where you are trying to go, climbing stairs, which poses a potential problem for those with disabilities. But worry not — the Grand Prix, officials say, is accessible to everyone. The Grand Prix, the 51st iteration of which will take place from Friday to Sunday, April 17-19, has worked with the city and partnered with a company that provides accessibility services to ensure that no motorsports fans are excluded from the event…
National News (U.S.)
La. House advances bill to improve traffic stops for drivers with disabilities
April 12, 2026 | Source: WAFB
Getting pulled over by a police officer can be cause for some nerves. It’s why Louisiana state lawmakers are pushing to create a safe space for drivers with mental disabilities. House Bill 590 would create a system to alert law enforcement when drivers have mental, physical, or developmental disabilities during traffic stops. The measure would provide two free envelopes for drivers to keep in their vehicles. A green envelope would indicate the driver has mental, physical, or developmental disabilities. A blue envelope would indicate the driver has autism…
Matan Nonprofit Launches New Initiative to Promote Disability Accessibility in Jewish Institutions
April 13, 2026 | Source: Algemeiner
The Matan nonprofit for disability awareness is inviting Jewish institutions across the US to participate in a new initiative to enhance accessibility for the disabled, citing lingering areas where improvement is needed to ensure that the door to community, faith, and learning is open to all comers. The reform effort, titled the “Matan Alliance for Disability Inclusion,” comes amid a new report by its researchers containing copious evidence of what it describes as “major accessibility gaps across Jewish life” that is dividing some segments of the community to a degree that is harmful but preventable…
A bill would explore making NH a ‘technology first’ state on disability. Here’s what that means.
April 13, 2026 | Source: New Hampshire Bulletin
Some lawmakers and disability advocates are working to make New Hampshire the latest to adopt what’s called a “technology first” framework for state-administered services for people with disabilities. The technology-first framework is designed to address a persistent issue within state services for people with disabilities: a nationwide shortage of professional disability caregivers, commonly known as direct support professionals. Adopting this framework would mean the state prioritizes new technologies that might be able to mitigate the need for hard-to-come-by caregivers…
HHS’ Office for Civil Rights Secures Provider Compliance with Disability Rights Laws
April 14, 2026 | Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR) resolved two separate investigations under federal disability rights laws stemming from complaints alleging the denial of effective communication for deaf patients.OCR enforces Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) and Section 1557 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Section 1557). Both Section 504 and Section 1557 require regulated entities to ensure effective communication with individuals with disabilities…
Over the Rainbow Association Works to Build More Accessible Housing in Chicago
April 14, 2026 | Source: WTTW News
Chicago’s lack of affordable housing impacts thousands of residents across the city. This problem is exacerbated when accessibility accommodations, such as needing a wheelchair, are also necessary. A 2009 shooting left former NBA player Mike Williams paralyzed from the waist down. Since then, he has needed a wheelchair to get around. One of the many problems he had to solve when his life changed was figuring out where he was going to live, since his former apartment didn’t accommodate his wheelchair…
Seeking a lift: Queens lawmaker urges MTA to equip more 7 train stations with elevators
April 14, 2026 | Source: AMNY and Time Out
A Queens state lawmaker on Tuesday urged the MTA to make more 7 train stations running through the borough more accessible to all residents. Assembly Member Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas (D-Queens), as part of her campaign to unseat state Sen. Jessica Ramos (D-Queens), called on the transit agency to install elevators at four 7 train stations that are currently inaccessible to riders who use wheelchairs or face other mobility challenges. She named 82 St-Jackson Heights, 90 St-Elmhurst Av, 103 St-Corona Plaza, and 111 St as the stations in need of elevators…
Advocates Urge More Parking Access for All, Challenge Florida Law Impacting Disability Spaces
April 15, 2026 | Source: Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund
United Spinal Association and others filed a complaint in the Northern District of Florida federal court challenging a Florida law which lets anyone who is pregnant get an Expectant Mother Parking Permit and park in disability parking spaces. Under the new Florida law, the only requirement to receive a pregnancy parking permit is pregnancy. The applicant does not need to show any mobility impairment or other disability. As a result, thousands of Floridians without disabilities are parking in accessible spaces that, under federal law, are reserved for people with disabilities…
Lookouts respond to fan concerns over accessibility features at brand new Erlanger Park
April 15, 2026 | Source: News Channel 9
There are new concerns after some Chattanooga Lookouts fans say Erlanger Park was not as accessible on opening night as they had hoped. Opening day of the Chattanooga Lookouts at the brand new Erlanger Park was a grand slam for some fans, but others told us they had issues finding the ADA compliant features the park had promised. A video sent to us from a viewer shows some seating for fans in wheelchairs. The viewer told us they felt squeezed in between food vendors and that field-level accessible seating wasn’t open…
Disability experts say Ann Arbor has room to improve voter accessibility
April 15, 2026 | Source: WEMU
A disability rights group looked at Ann Arbor’s polling locations during the November election and found that only a few had full accessibility accommodations. Two of the 23 Election Day sites in Ann Arbor, observed by Detroit Disability Power, had accessible parking, entrances, voter-assist terminals (VATs) and wheelchair-height voting booths. The organization’s advocacy director, Eric Welsby, says most locations did meet almost all disability accessibility standards. He adds VATs not being set up at those places was the factor that prevented those locations from being fully accessible…
Kane County Board OKs ADA accessibility measure regarding website, meeting documents
April 15, 2026 | Source: Chicago Tribune and Government Technology
Residents who use Kane County’s website and meeting documents are going to see some changes soon, as the county works to make its online materials compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act in advance of an impending federal deadline. At its regular meeting on Tuesday, the Kane County Board officially OK’d a measure confirming that the county will only be posting ADA-compliant materials online going forward. In 2024, the Department of Justice updated its regulations for Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA, with requirements about how state and local governments are to ensure that website content and mobile applications are accessible to those with disabilities…
Mall of America, Fraser Boost Sensory Inclusion and Accessibility
April 15, 2026 | Source: Audacy
A new partnership between the Mall of America and Minnesota-based nonprofit Fraser looks to expand the Mall’s accessibility and sensory inclusion with a number of visible and behind-the-scenes updates for guests with autism, neurodiverse conditions, sensory sensitivities, disabilities, and mental or behavioral health needs. Inclusivity and accessibility has long been a priority at MOA, with a focus over the past decade to make improvements. “We wanted to step-up our game,” said Sarah Derman, the Mall’s Director of Corporate and Social Responsibility…
Santa Fe’s one-person ADA Office making progress on accessibility at public-facing buildings
April 16, 2026 | Source: Santa Fe New Mexican
Daniel Lopez always comes prepared. A measuring tape that clips onto his belt and a tablet to take notes are among the tools the city’s equity and Americans with Disabilities Act manager carries when assessing city facilities. Inspecting properties for compliance with federal accessibility standards is a major part of Lopez’s job in his division of one within the Public Works Department. A native of El Paso who joined the city in late 2023, Lopez said Santa Fe has made progress improving accessibility at public-facing buildings including City Hall and the Main Library, though there’s more work to be done…
Sens. Markey, Luján, Reps. Dingell, Fitzpatrick Reintroduce Bill to Ensure Communication and Video Technologies Are Accessible to People with Disabilities
April 16, 2026 | Source: Senator Edward Markey
Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee and author of the 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (CVAA), Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Representative Debbie Dingell (MI-06), and Representative Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) today reintroduced the bipartisan, bicameral Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility (CVTA) Act. This bill would update and strengthen the CVAA to ensure that people with disabilities have access to innovative communication and video technologies to ensure they can participate equally in employment, education, and other social and civic activities…
California updates education and workforce dashboard with new accessibility features
April 16, 2026 | Source: State Scoop
California officials on Thursday rolled out an upgraded Student Pathways Dashboard, expanding the state’s push to make education and workforce data more accessible to residents navigating college and career decisions. The refreshed tool, managed by the California Cradle-to-Career Data System, builds on its debut last year, with improved accessibility features and mobile compatibility. The dashboard offers six interactive visualizations that track outcomes from high school through postsecondary education and into the workforce, showing users how different pathways translate into potential earnings and career outcomes…
Jack Fact — According to the WHO, it is estimated that 2 out of 3 people in low-income countries who need eyeglasses don’t have access to them.
Hit The Road Jack — 5 US National Parks With Great Accessibility For Disabled Visitors and Responsible Travel urges companies to back accessible trips and Travel for all: 6 of the world’s most accessible destinations
International News
A Europe-wide celebration of accessibility in football
April 10, 2026 | Source: UEFA- Europe
For more than a decade, AccessibAll has celebrated inclusion in football through its yearly #TotalAccess Week of Action campaign. This gives national associations, leagues, clubs, fans and partners a chance to highlight efforts focused on the inclusion of disabled people across European football, and to promote accessibility beyond the game. This year’s campaign once again showcased football as a force for inclusion and social impact, with activities taking place across the continent. As fans took their seats at the Stadio di Bergamo for Italy’s FIFA World Cup qualifying play-off match against Northern Ireland, videos and messages from AccessibAll greeted them from the big screens…
Paramount Theatre tests new accessibility equipment to improve accessibility at film screenings
April 10, 2026 | Source: Castanet Kamloops- Canada
The Paramount Theatre is testing new assistive listening and closed-captioning equipment aimed at making film screenings more accessible. The Kamloops Film Society has acquired six new descriptive audio and three closed captioning devices, purchased through funding that was secured from the federal government’s Enabling Accessibility Fund. KFS executive director Colette Abbott said the new devices will be tested out at the Paramount Theatre, with the goal of opening up the gear to all patrons in the coming weeks…
Two visually impaired lawyers helping people find their way to justice, one phone call at a time
April 10, 2026 | Source: The Indian Express- India
In Marvel’s fictional world, Daredevil, a visually impaired lawyer with superhero strength, moves through courtrooms and guards the city streets with effortless precision. Cut to real life, and we have advocates like Amar Jain and Rahul Bajaj–both of whom suffer from blindness – who have dedicated themselves to making justice accessible to those who may otherwise struggle to secure it. Procedural complexities and limited access to legal aid continue to plague India’s justice system, particularly for the underprivileged, who toil to navigate structural, financial, and educational barriers…
Cambridge teen named 2026 Provincial Easter Seals ambassador
April 10 2026 | Source: CBC- Canada
A Cambridge teen will be travelling across Ontario to advocate for accessibility and inclusion for youth with disabilities. Miles Checkley, 16, has been named a 2026 Provincial Easter Seals Ambassador, an opportunity he says he was “pretty stoked” to receive. “I wasn’t sure I’d get picked, obviously, but I was very thrilled and just overall really excited for the opportunity I was going to have this year,” he said. Easter Seals Ontario is a charity that provides funding for mobility equipment, accessible summer camp programs and other supports for children and youth with physical disabilities…
Norwich flats developer says disabled tenants can go elsewhere
April 12, 2026 | Source: Eastern Daily Press- UK
A developer said disabled people should live elsewhere after concerns were raised that his flat conversion didn’t provide adequate accessibility access. Josh Twigden, managing director of Bewick Homes, made the comment in response to Norwich City Council who pointed out the issue at the converted office block in Thorpe Road. Mr Twigden had to apply for retrospective planning permission for the site last year after people had already moved into the newly converted flats. Planners for the authority have threatened to refuse granting the bid if the issue around accessibility access is not addressed…
Top Court Orders Online Retailers to Improve Accessibility for Blind Users, but Denies Damages
April 13, 2026 | Source: Korea Bizwire- South Korea
South Korea’s Supreme Court has ruled that major e-commerce platforms must make their websites accessible to visually impaired users by providing screen reader-compatible text, marking a significant step forward for digital accessibility — even as it stopped short of awarding damages to plaintiffs. In a decision finalized last month and disclosed Sunday, the court upheld lower court rulings requiring leading online retailers, including Gmarket, SSG.com and Lotte Shopping, to provide alternative text descriptions for image-based product information within six months…
The R-word was taboo as a slur for people with disabilities. Now it’s being normalized again
April 13, 2026 | Source: CBC- Canada
Growing up with Down syndrome, Liz Etmanski says she was called plenty of derogatory names in school — but the main one was always the R-word. “[It’s like] having the wind knocked out of you, like you’re not visible to them. It’s really like an attack to your heart,” said Etmanski, an artist, writer and advocate in her 40s, living in Surrey, B.C. “People that use it think they can get away with it … all they’re doing is putting you down.” The R-word has been considered taboo for years, used as a slur against people with intellectual and developmental disabilities…
Supreme Court Dismisses Damages Against Online Malls
April 13, 2026 | Source: Chosun Daily- South Korea and Chosunbiz
The Supreme Court ruled that online shopping malls must provide “screen reader” services that convert on-screen content into audio for visually impaired users. However, the plaintiffs’ claim for damages was dismissed, as the court found no intent on the part of the online malls that failed to provide such services. Disability rights groups have since filed a constitutional appeal, arguing that the ruling “substantially deprives disabled individuals of their rights to access information, equality, and judicial relief.”…
Accessible Mass a reminder that every person has a place in Church
April 13, 2026 | Source: CathNews- Australia
An Accessible Mass has been introduced at a New South Wales Central Coast church to welcome people of all abilities, including individuals and families living with disability, neurodiversity or additional needs. At its heart, this Mass is about belonging. It is a simple but important reminder that every person has a place at the Eucharistic table and in the life of the Church. Holy Cross South Kincumber Catholic Church is holding the Accessible Mass on the second Sunday of every month. The Mass is celebrated in a supportive and flexible environment where people can participate in ways that feel comfortable for them, with a particular focus on providing support to those with neurodiversity and sensory needs…
Wheelchair bar row ‘highlights daily discrimination’
April 15, 2026 | Source: BBC- UK
Disabled people still face “daily “discrimination, a Coronation Street star has said after a wheelchair user was forced to leave a Manchester nightclub. Club Tropicana told 18-year-old Maddie Haining she had to leave because she was a fire risk, an experience the student described as “infuriating”. Cherylee Houston, who has played Izzy Armstrong on the soap since 2010 and is a disability rights campaigner, said Maddie’s experience was “shocking and outrageous” but not uncommon. She told BBC Radio Manchester…
How Blind Boy Brewing is redefining accessibility for the craft beer industry
April 15, 2026 | Source: Beer and Brewer- Australia
In an industry built on precision and process, Jacob Viel is quietly redefining what it means to be a modern brewer. As the founder of Blind Boy Brewing in Salisbury, Brisbane, he has turned the challenges of being legally blind into a deliberate approach to craft brewing that has earned him multiple medals at the Queensland Royal Beer Awards. Viel first started brewing as a hobby brewer a decade ago with a plastic fermenter given to him by his father. It sparked a passion that led him to join the Brisbane Amateur Beer Brewers and join an entry-level Brewing course at TAFE – but even with formal education behind him Viel faced employment challenges…
Bennett launches national disability inclusion plan, pledges accessibility reforms if elected
April 16, 2026 | Source: The Jerusalem Post- Israel
Former prime minister Naftali Bennett launched a national plan on Thursday to expand accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities, saying he would implement it if elected. His party, Bennett 2026, has been trailing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud in recent polls ahead of elections expected no later than the end of October. Speaking at an event in Bnei Brak, where he addressed about 100 people, including individuals with disabilities, Bennett outlined a plan he said would raise employment among people with disabilities to 60%, advance accessibility technologies, incentivize businesses to become accessible, and create a track for integrating people with disabilities into the IDF…
Inclusivity and accessibility at Walworth Garden, and why it wants more
April 16, 2026 | Source: Pro Landscaper- UK
Built on inclusivity, diversity and accessibility, Walworth Garden is training the next generation of gardeners. Determined to expand its services and availability, the garden approaches the finish line for London’s new Environmental Learning Centre. Founded nearly 40 years ago, the once-derelict garden has grown into a community space, charity and City and Guilds accredited horticultural school while also offering its very own landscaping services. The horticultural school, teaching both Level 1 and Level 2 horticultural courses, has been running environmental gardening courses as a means of offering people from all walks of life a starting point for a career in the industry…
Accessibility Blogs, Information, and Videos
- Remembering Bob Hall- Boston Athletic Association
- These Are The Realities Of Dating With A Disability- Elle
- Don’t Waste Money on an Accessibility Audit- Dennis Deacon
- April IACC Comments – 2026- Autistic Self Advocacy Network
- Accessibility Is Not a Feature, It’s Infrastructure- Grit Daily News
- Readers respond: Driverless cars should be accessible- Oregon Live
- Travel websites struggle with digital accessibility- Travel Daily Media
- Totally Listening: Using a Total Communication Approach- Equal Entry
- Being Actually Inclusive, or Just Hoping No One Notices- Christiane Link
- Wunschkind: Family Portraits Featuring Children with Disabilities- Berlin.de
- Universal and Inclusive Design for Accessible Architecture- Pooja Khanna Tyagi
- Packaging sector advances accessibility through inclusive design- Packaging Insights
- Alice Wong showed us Disability Justice makes our advocacy stronger- The Sick Times
- Communication, agency, and messiness: what systems keep missing about autism- Priti Salian
- Community Impact: Employment Readiness and Mentorship- National Federation of the Blind
- Inclusion Films Advances Disability Representation Through Storytelling and Film- Ability Central
- Building a barrier-free digital society on Global Accessibility Awareness Day- Ana Blanco- Iberdrola
- The ins, outs, ups, and downs of choosing an MS-accessible minivan- Multiple Sclerosis News Today
- ReelAbilities Is Changing Disability Representation in Media w/Lawrence Carter-Long- Alycia Anderson
- Designing for Everyone: Why Accessibility Is Not Optional in Modern Software- Thiago Feitosa, HackerNoon
- Experts Say Designing Your Home With “Quiet Accessibility” Will SERIOUSLY Pay Off Later- House Beautiful
- How do I know if I’m being used?- Advice on ableism, friendship and mobility aids from an Agony Aunt in Agony- Blossom (HB)
- High-Resolution dataset on elderly care facility accessibility and inequality in 21 Chinese cities (2020)- Xinyue Han, Yuxiao Wang, Zanmei Wei and Huaxiong Jiang
Federally Speaking
- County faces digital accessibility deadline – Minot Daily News
- The Digital Accessibility Deadline Is Here. Schools Aren’t Ready- EdSurge
- Don’t Wait for the Clock to Run Out on Digital Accessibility- Campus Technology
- Leading Veterans: Practical Strategies for Supporting Mental Health at Work- EARN
- FCC Announces Tentative Agenda for April 2026 Meeting
- April 30 at 10:30 a.m. ET
- FCC April 2026 Open Meeting to Consider Accessible Emergency Information Item- FCC
- Davids, Scanlon Introduce Bill to Stop Social Security Cuts for Seniors, People with Disabilities
- Opinion: ADA Rule Forces Schools to Rethink How They Publish Online- Government Technology
- CDC Expands Interim Telework for Disability Accommodations, but Union Says Issues Remain- FED Manager
- Statement to Membership and Explainer on the President’s FY 2027 Budget- National Council on Independent Living
Higher Education Blogs and Information
- Sal Khan and the Power of Accessible Education- UC Davis
- SGA continues revising accessibility guide – Point Park Globe
- Make learning accessible to all in higher education- Times Higher Education
- ATI Websites- Accessible Technology Initiative – California State University
- New course: OHIO DAN 7 Core Digital Accessibility Skills- Ohio University
- New guide for achieving digital accessibility compliance- Boise State University
- The Importance of Human Judgment in AI-Driven Design- Autodesk University
- Don’t Wait for the Clock to Run Out on Digital Accessibility- Campus Technology
- Anti-Ableist Amherst: My Hopes for the New Student Center- The Amherst Student
- Student Senate promotes accessibility and engagement across campus- The Exponent
- ASU faculty warn against hidden AI prompts in assignments- EdTech Innovation Hub
- Queens College Renovates Campus to Improve Accessibility for Students- The Knight News
- Using universal design for learning to alleviate disclosure reluctance- Times Higher Education
- Alum’s Gift To Improve Accessibility of Prentiss Hall and Whitman Sororities- Whitman College
- Student Uses Poetry and Art to Explore Her Disabilities, Help Others- Syracuse University Today
- Beyond captions: how to build truly inclusive environments for deaf students- Times Higher Education
- Students express frustration with Northeastern’s Disability Accessibility Services- The Huntington News
- One week to go: ISU prioritizes action as accessibility mandate arrives- Inside Iowa State- Iowa State University
- Digital Accessibility Tip and Template: Links in Word- WSU College of Medicine- Washington State University
- Too Dark? Too Bright? Scientists Need Your Help to Make Reading Easier- NC State News – NC State University
- Title II Update – Office of the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost- The University of Maine
- Digital accessibility training for staff: recordings and resources – University Letter- University of North Dakota Blogs
- Mapping accessibility: RIT Croatia leads new cross-border “DIGIT2COAST” project- Rochester Institute of Technology
- Northwestern has updated its digital accessibility policy. Here’s what to know.- Northwestern Now – Northwestern University
- Creating accessible spaces: How Next Chapter Book Club serves the disabled community in Columbus and beyond- The Lantern
- Oregon State University Commits to Accessibility Improvements for Blind and Low-Vision Students- National Federation of the Blind and Runway Girl
Legal Blogs and Information
- Captcha Blocks, Accessibility Knocks: Will CGPDTM Open the Door?- Intellepedia
- Are Your Digital Front Door and Virtual Health Services Accessible?- Holland and Knight
- Ontario’s accessibility laws running on fumes leaving disabled drivers to do the same- Kingstonist News
- Think About What You Feed Into Generative AI BEFORE The Demand Letter Arrives- Sheri Byrne-Haber
- Are Employees Entitled to Remote Work Accommodations Because of Common Anxiety or Long Commutes?- Venable
- CAA opposes use of disability law to expand rent control, override Costa-Hawkins in Oakland case- California Apartment Association
- Digital Accessibility: Upcoming Compliance Deadlines for Public Institutions, and Considerations for Private Institutions- Bond, Schoeneck and King
Accessibility Announcements
- Cleveland Amtrak station project centers on accessibility
- Maricopa Unveils New Website for Improved Accessibility
- DPA publishes new report on accessibility in digital education
- Personeper.it, the new portal for accessibility in cultural places
- SportsAbility Expo opens door to outdoor recreation, resources
- New Accessible Playground Unveiled at Joe Wheeler State Park
- NYU Dentistry awarded $5 million to expand disability care for kids
- The accessibility and inclusion sessions you need at M+H Show 2026
- ALA Awards $3.5M to 300 Small and Rural Libraries for Accessibility
- Carrboro asks for community feedback on Town accessibility in survey
- Rhode Island to host landmark Accessibility Summit to ramp up inclusion
- Visit Fort Wayne launches effort to make city more accessible, welcoming
- Amtrak to invest $8M in Cleveland station upgrades to improve accessibility
- Local museums receive £4 million to improve accessibility to arts and culture
- BAFTA Raises Important Questions About Accessibility and Event Readiness
- A dream realized: Haggetts Pond accessible rail trail now a reality in Andover
- Davis, Isaacson encourage Pennsylvanians to get tested for diabetic retinopathy
- FNHA publishes evidence brief to advance accessibility for First Nations in BC
- Diehl Aviation Wins Crystal Cabin Award for Accessibility Innovation “AURS”
- EPO introduces AI captions to improve accessibility in digital patent proceedings
- AMLA announces new accessibility resources at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center
- Montgomery library awarded $20K grant to enhance accessibility, inclusive services
- Mayor Levine Cava To Honor Arts Accessibility Leaders At AKI Family Arts Festival
- Svayam–KPMG Whitepaper Highlights $191 Billion Accessibility Opportunity in India
- Governor Abbott Appoints Seven To The Governor’s Committee On People With Disabilities
- New accessibility upgrades unveiled at U.S. Space and Rocket Center to enhance visitor experience
- Gov. Hochul announces American Sign Language now included in New York’s language access law
- Disability EmpowHer Network and Memorial Art Gallery Partner to Advance Accessible Emergency Planning
- Working Group Travel Grant Available: “Reimaging Accessibility within the Discipline”- Deadline: May 15, 2026
Accessibility Products and Services
- Delta is upgrading its business class seats. Take a look
- Fenway Park introduces accessible way to play baseball (YouTube)
- Adobe flags common fonts failing basic accessibility tests
- Airspace U Suite: redefining accessible air travel for everyone
- Windows 11 Delivers April 2026 Security and Accessibility Update
- Toronto’s New Accessibility Hub: Empowering Disabled Innovators
- Apple previews AI, accessibility, and AirPods Pro 3 research for CHI 2026
- TravelAble simplifies complex air travel accessibility requirements globally
- Art of Drawers uses accessible kitchen design to help a local resident cook again
- EPO introduces AI captions to improve accessibility in digital patent proceedings
- Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra Flickers: Accessibility Flaw Exposes Display Tech Gaps
- Bethlehem Central School District libraries feature Neurodiversity and Autism Awareness nooks
- Severely sight impaired founder from North West launches accessibility venture to transform brand experiences
- City of Bloomington Announces Launch of AccessAbleUSA Detailed Access Guides to Expand Accessibility Information Across Community
Accessibility Forums, Tips, and Gaming
- 10 invisible ways you already improve web accessibility- A11y explained
- Save the Date: Accessible Gaming Event!
- April 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET
AI Employment and Legal Trends
- 4 myths about AI in hiring, debunked- Fast Company
- Palantir CEO says AI ‘will destroy’ humanities jobs- Fortune
- 20 percent say AI has taken over parts of their job: Survey- The Hill
- How Artificial Intelligence Impacts Workplace Accommodation- Ask JAN
- Your AI Hiring Tools Are Now a Civil Rights Liability in Illinois- Tech Republic
- Friday’s Five: How to Lean Into AI and Build a Competitive Moat- Zaller Law Group
- State lawmakers seek to regulate employer use of AI for wage decisions- HR Executive
- Work Product Privilege and AI an Issue Just Not Going Away- Understanding the ADA
- Rise of AI in Recruitment Creating Trust Gap Between Employers and Jobseekers, Study Finds- Onrec
- Freedom First: The Constitutional Case Against AI Overregulation- The Advocates For Self-Government
- The Insurance Implications of AI in Your Business- Is Your Current Coverage Keeping Up?- Ward and Smith
- The Mark of the Bot: When Employees Raise Religious Objections to Workplace AI Usage- Ogletree and Deakins
- 10 Biggest Mistakes Businesses Make When Deploying AI Chatbots – And 10 Fixes You Can Make Today- Fisher and Phillips
Accessibility Statements
- Acciona
- WisPolitics
- Beamish Museum
- Antonio Reynoso 2026
- Desert Research Institute
- North Dakota State Library
- Ohlone Community College District
- National Disability Insurance Agency
- Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
- NSW Government Department of Communities and Justice
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